Humans are creatures of habit. Choosing to do things on a routine basis and activities which comfort them the most. And here in my unit, in my camp, for the past 2 months that I have been here, Comfort has been a routine.

The occasional strenous, labour-intensive activities are done in support of major events such as Tekong Challenge and Firepower Demonstration. And still being in this bubble of comfort. There are a few, MANY, complaints by certain individuals on how "We're not suppose to do this.." or "3SGs are not suppose to be doing this".. Just to name a few of the multitude of whineying. 3SGs are NOT suppose to be whining.

I think the most annoying complaint would be when we were activated to report in the morning without breakfast to setup a station and all I hear is complaints and whines on how they are hungry. But on normal days, when there's nothing to do, these particular individuals DON'T wake up for breakfast. Puzzling isn't it?

We 3rd Sergeants (3SG) did not go through 5 months of intensive training just to be in a bubble of comfort. They trained us to do things beyond our own capabilities. We did not go through the sticky mud, the cold rain and the scorching sun to relax and lie in our beds. We did not go through intense body aches, drenched in sweat and fighting fatigue just to be comfortable. They trained us to be physically tough and mentally alert. They trained us to be specialists. WE DID NOT TRAIN FOR COMFORT.

Sometimes we humans are ungrateful beings as well. Not thankful of the privelege of comfort when finally called upon for duty. I always believe life is about balance. There will be good times and bad. There will be times of great challenge and also of great comfort. God is fair and I appreciate that the most.

We've had our time of comfort. Now's the time to step up to the challenge. It's going to be a hell of a month ahead, not to mention that it'll be the fasting month as well. Back to back high key events and hopping from one company to the next, day in, day out.


We are 3rd Sergeants. And this is what we're supposed to do.




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