wah got a class blog quite interesting! for those who are going into army soon, GOOＤ LUCK and all the best! i personally feel that it's damn sian and a total waste of time. like being marooned on the island, will totally lose contact with the outside world. but dun worry la, training's not tough... just have the right attitude and all will be smooth. secrets: as long you can do a reasonable no. of chin ups and pass your ippt, and can do around 80 push ups at one go, army will be no kick for you! haha! dun so suay get into commandos like bobo and leo can liao! =p here's a list on wad to buy/bring in when you enlist.
Personal Belongings :
1. Hangers (8)
2. Undergarments (8-10)
3. Washing powder/detergent (there's no washing machine inside...)
4. Clothes pegs (10-15)
5. Slippers (to and fro bathroom)
6. Tights (optional; if prone to abrasion)
7. Alarm Clock with extra batteries
8. Small radio/ Receiver/ Walkman/ Discman (Self-burn CDs not allowed, MD not allowed)
9. Handphone/ phonecard (cannot bring charger, by right la)
10. Deodorant
11. Money (limit supposed to be $30, but they dun check lar... if lost, your
own business. They accept nets at the e-mart)
Toiletries:
1. Toothpaste and toothbrush
2. Shaver
3. Soap with soap box
*** Items 1-3 will be provided but must be used for standby-bed, so you will
need to bring one set for actually using
4. Facial cleanser
5. Sampoo (SMALL bottle will do, won't need much of it =D)
6. Bath foam (preferred over soap, more convenient)
7. Face towel (optional)
8. Nail clipper
Note: NO COMB, guess why? :)
Basic medication:
1. Deep heat rub/ Counterpain (1 tube)
2. Panadol(Normal/ Flu) (10)
3. Diarrhoea pills (10)
4. Axehead oil (for insect bites)
5. Lozenges (20)
6. Hansaplasts (20)
Stationery
1. Black pens (2-3) (cheap ones, as you're likely to lose them quite easily)
2. Permanent BLACK markers (to mark your belongings)
3. pencil & eraser
Misc:
1. Extra pair of specs
2. Cheap reliable watch
3. Big padlock for metal cabinet (with at least 3 keys)
4. Small padlock for wooden cupboard (with at least 3 keys)
*** 3 keys becos 1 for yourself, 1 is to given to buddy and 1 keep at home
just in case lost
5. rubber bands
6. Prickly Heat (very useful, need a BIG bottle for field camp)
7. Gutters (1 pair)
8. Specs band/hook (hook preferred)
9. Anti-fog foam for specs (optional)
10. Black tape (1-2 rolls) [for tapping loose ends of your SBO and field
pack]
11. Ziplock bags (get various sizes to waterproof belongings -- 1 gallon, &
1/4 gallon)
12. Orange Cloth (1 will be issued but must be clean for standby bed so must
get another for rifle usage)
13. Rags (for area cleaning)
14. Mothballs/ thirsty hippo (to absorb stench and moisture in cabinet)
15. Pyjamas (as in home t-shirt and shorts for sleeping)
Pointers :
1. Try not to bring too many things as you will be only given a small
compartment (and i do mean small) in the cupboard to keep your personal
belongings.
2. Wear a decent shirt(or T-shirt) with jeans on enlistment day (don't bring
extra set of clothing as you will book out in your uniform) During your first book out, you are supposed to bring home your civilian clothes, bags, shoes. However, they allow you to bring and wear your own shoes for ippt tests.
3. Bring some food, cup noodles, tidbits. But try to hide them.
4. Mark your personal belongings clearly to avoid losing them; I have lose
my singlet oredi... (NOTE: mark your uniforms only AFTER you have tried them
and have ensured that they fit)
5. Bring along your personal bank account no. and your parents' NRIC number. Also bring along a photocopied set of your education transcripts. (may not be urgent, can bring in when u next book in)
6. You will be issued with 5 sets of uniform, of which 4 have to be used for
standby bed, so if you know your size or if you have old uniform with can be
used, bring them along cos you can use them for the standby and can wear the
other sets...
7. You will be issued with 2 singlets, 2 t-shirts and 2 PT shorts, you will
need more than that, if you know your size already, get some more from Beach
Road as 1 full set (1 singlet, t-shirt and shorts) has to be used for
standby bed as well. Recommended to buy 2 more sets.
