POP
Today is the big day for my trainees. Its their Passing Out Parade. One year ago around this time, I was the one standing in the parade square donning on the Chevron rank that I was given. At that time, new responsibilities as well as uncertainty set in while we step into our new units. Coming back to today, I seemed to see the me in them one year ago..
I have grown attached to this course a lot. Seriously, maybe because most of them are from Junior Colleges, and probably that's the main reason that we gel with each other easier. I have had a terrible experience with last batch, however, this batch has left me with memorable recollections and things that I can't forget.
Seeing them grow and mature over these 20 weeks was an enjoyable one. There were scoldings, laughter, fatigue, tough training and so on, but there was one vital thing; we went through it together. Thinking about it, this seems especially so during the long overseas training, where almost every single minute was spent together with them..
One thing I liked about this course is their appreciation of help offered to them. Unlike last batch, there was little gratitude shown at all, whereas feeling appreciated makes me want to work harder. I hoped that I have made a difference in their lives and helped them throughout this 5-month long course.
All in all, I wish all the 01/07 Tank Commander Course trainees godspeed and all the best in their new units. I am sure all of them will be able to survive through till the end of their NS lives.
Anyway, the parade tonight was a success, and probably I will show you guys some photos that my trainees took with me tonight some other time when I have them.
I have grown attached to this course a lot. Seriously, maybe because most of them are from Junior Colleges, and probably that's the main reason that we gel with each other easier. I have had a terrible experience with last batch, however, this batch has left me with memorable recollections and things that I can't forget.
Seeing them grow and mature over these 20 weeks was an enjoyable one. There were scoldings, laughter, fatigue, tough training and so on, but there was one vital thing; we went through it together. Thinking about it, this seems especially so during the long overseas training, where almost every single minute was spent together with them..
One thing I liked about this course is their appreciation of help offered to them. Unlike last batch, there was little gratitude shown at all, whereas feeling appreciated makes me want to work harder. I hoped that I have made a difference in their lives and helped them throughout this 5-month long course.
All in all, I wish all the 01/07 Tank Commander Course trainees godspeed and all the best in their new units. I am sure all of them will be able to survive through till the end of their NS lives.
Anyway, the parade tonight was a success, and probably I will show you guys some photos that my trainees took with me tonight some other time when I have them.
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