REFLECTION for AFST

HEY!!! It’s been some time that I last updated my blog, which is my connection to all of you out there. I apologize... Time flies, with the blink eye I completed my Air Force Service Term. Remember six weeks ago I was moaning about the cock ups with my posting, about changing service... Here I am completion of the second phase of my officer cadet life.

Well, in the past 6 weeks, syllabus is like getting to know the whole Air Force, but more importantly, is character building and understanding myself more. Previously in Alpha Wing, I got to know myself in terms of hardship, physically. Over in Air Wing, in a complete environment and culture I also got to know about other areas of myself. Over here, it is definitely less physically demanding and NO “tekan” sessions, cadets run their own systems. Because of this self discipline is very much in the picture. The lack of it will see everything in a mess. You start to slacken down, join people in computer while you should be studying, visit the cadet mess like nobody business, etc… I think self- discipline is not to stay away from those, rather finding the balance.

The compositions of Air Wing are very interesting too. There are ultra rich people, Scholars (SAFOS, SMS, MTA caliber), commandos, naval divers, ladies, officers –on-course, etc… When these people come together they actually form a special aura that the Wing is emitting.

Initially, I thought in the Wing relationships is kind of shallow. Without the “Tong2 Gan1 Gong4 Ku3” sessions the relations would not be so deep. I was partially wrong, time plays a big factor. Support was still needed for each other, helping each other out during adversities. I didn’t realize it till the end of course night when I see some tearing, some commented how much they going to miss each other… I find it interesting as in how human feelings can evolve and the process of it. Why did I say I was only partially wrong? Simply because I believe those “tekan” sessions are actually catalysts to team bonding.

I am also proud to announce that OCT Clinton lam bagged 2 of 3 awards of the course!! He is actually the BEST PT and the BEST TRAINEE of 57/04 AFST. Yeah…

These passed 10 weeks (TST & AFST) in OCS has given me much insights, exposure and experience. Moving on, I’ll be having course in other schools for the remaining of my life as an officer cadet. More challenges awaits…

OCT Clinton Lam (3 bar already!!)