A message to enlistees

I'm CFC Kife wee and in 2.5 months time it will be about 1 year after I've ORD

Just 2 days ago I was being called up for mobilisation and went back to Kranji Camp 2. 

This somehow triggered me to write this entry as it brings back a lot of memories. 

If you're someone that is 'new' to this army thing, this might be a very good guide for you. 

1) Specialist letters works.

Before Army, I've sustained an injury from doing NAPFA test (also known as IPPT) back when i was taking a module in my poly year. 

I underwent physiotherapy at a local polyclinic for a few months and did not recover. (because ligament cannot heal once it is torn)

Even with 3 letters written by my therapist, the medical officers did not believe me and chose to give me a Pes B.

I had to go down to MINDEF at depot road 8 times in the span of 8 months. 

They wasted 8 fucking months of my life. 

At the last straw, I had to tell them to send me to for MRI by a specialist in a local hospital. (Say this because the Army will pay for it, not you)

After which, I was examined unfit due to my a tear in my right ankle and was given a Pes C9L2

Verdict - If it is a legit injury, fight for your rights.

2) Tekong is a Green Zone

Many years ago, you must have heard that you can only bring in non-camera phones to Tekong, that's because back then Tekong was a RED zone.

 So now you can feel at ease and bring in your iPhone 7 or whatever. 

3) Bring a Portable Charger

If you want to use your phone, it is wise to use a portable charger. Although there's a stupid rule that you cannot bring in USB cables, you can always buy cables that are built in portable chargers at any challenger store.

The reason is simple, you cannot use multi plugs in your bunk if not it might trigger a power failure in the company, and there are definitely NOT enough ports for you everyone in the bunk to charge their phones. 

A 12000 mAh portable charger will be good enough to endure the first 2 weeks of confinement.

4) Shave before you go in

Well, If you think a $2 haircut will be good wait until you try and let the auntie shave your head lo. 

I tell you ah, they anyhow shave one, shave until unbalanced and look like shit, and they are quite rough with you. Cos they want it quick.

5) PLEASE APPLY SUNBLOCK

Your peers will definitely call you gay, ah gua or sissy for doing this. wait till they get sun burned on their stupid head and you will see them struggle like hell. 

IT IS FUCKING PAINFUL TO GET SUN BURN ON YOUR SCALP. Because you're botak and your scalp is very sensitive to the sun. apply sunblock everywhere on your skin and your scalp. 

Trust me, I did not have a single sun burn when I was in tekong and you will see a lot of guys with red- skin peeling scalps because they want to be a MAN. - Jokes are on you dumbtards.

6) Just follow whatever instructions even if it doesn't make any sense

Most of the time in the Army, you're bound to do a lot of stupid things.

JUST DO IT and don't get yourself in trouble, don't argue back because your superiors are stubborn.

If anything bad happens it is okay, because its their fault not yours. don't risk yourself getting punished. 

If you're a clever person you will understand what I mean. 

7) You will meet a lot of weirdos 

Army is really an eye opener. You get to see many weird people. 

From the famous people who likes to 'geng' to stupid and childish ones who wants to challenge the system, you name it, they have it. 

If your buddy is like that, good luck to you just remember you probably won't see him after that 2 months so just bare with it. 

8) Don't be an idiot 

When your sergeant tell you not to go to the canteen by yourself, please do not go. Don't be a fucktard and try to challenge the system because when you do, EVERYONE WILL KNOW. 

You know why? Because only recruits are botak. When you see 1 botak guy at the canteen alone - you know what happens next? CONFINEMENT good luck to you.

9) Please bring wipes 

The magic trick to field camp is to bring a packet of wipes. People judge you for bringing such stuffs but end up asking for it. Wipes are super useful to clean your face at night. Don't tell me you want to sleep with a face full of dirt and camou-cream it is fucking disgusting.

9.5) Instant Cleaning Sponges

If you're always in the mud, getting dirty during field camp, this is something that you need. 

Better than wipes, this sponge is very durable sia. like forever won't spoil one I tell you. Dirty just use soap to clean it.

What's good about this is that it cleans you off very quickly, okay lah if you're a bit dirty you can actually just use the sponge to clean your face without cleanser. SAVE YOU A LOT OF TIME.

Some more you just need to deep the sponge with water to clean yourself can already. 

Update* People kept asking me where to buy the sponge its here:


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10) Don't worry if you don't know how to shoot

Just like everyone else, it is their first time handling an equipment.

It was also my first time using a gun, and I swear that i suck at shooting games. I was worried like fuck because I was afraid to fail. But in the end i tell you. IT IS FUCKING FUN SIA. 

I got 28/32 for my first shooting. I did not get to shoot the last 4 rounds because my gun fucked up if not I would probably get full marks. 

Take this opportunity to enjoy, when the night turns dark and when you're sitting with ear plugs on waiting for your turn, look up to the skies. It is amazing. 

11) You won't get fat no matter how much you eat

Trust me, I ate 3 meals a day, plus night snacks everyday. I lost weight in the end. I don't know why also and i don't even exercise that much because I'm pes C. LOL

and don't worry la, the food doesn't taste that bad okay! Morning breakfast normally got can choose kaya/peanut butter/butter bread.

night snacks got cakes one!

12) Mean boys

Just like Mean girls, there are mean boys. They call you names, things that are not appealing to you.

People just have something to say about you and won't shut the fuck up.

Well, I appeared to be more feminine than average guys so people like to call me names thinking that it will offend me. 

Sorry lor, if you think what you say is going to hurt me, You're wrong. because to me, you're just like a kid who i still struggling with puberty. 

So just let them say what they want. always remember, after this 2 months, 

YOU PROBABLY WON'T SEE THEM EVER AGAIN. 

13) Unit life is way better

If you think the rest of your army life will be like BMT. You're wrong.

Sergeants in your unit are just like you. Your friends! People that you can count on and not afraid of. 

I was blessed to go to a unit full of people who respects you. So I'm sure it will definitely happen to you. 

I hope this 13 pointers will help you, if you have anymore questions feel free to email me at kife@thedecemberstudio.com 

Also, hit me up if you're keen to know more about unit life! 

that's all for now, goodbye!

p/s - images are mostly googled, if there's any photos you that offended you please ask me to take down via email.