First batch of SAF military volunteers to be fit for duty by September

[krafty]

First batch of SAF military volunteers to be fit for duty by September

By Jermyn Chow

SINGAPORE - The Singapore Armed Forces has started training its first military volunteers to get them fit for duty by September.
Sixty-eight people were enlisted on Tuesday, the first among 150 to be recruited into the SAF Volunteer Corps (SAFVC) this year. They comprise women, first-generation permanent residents (PRs) and new citizens - who are aged between 18 and 45, and are not liable for National Service.
Out of 900 people who signed up, 85 per cent were deemed suitable for the volunteer scheme, said SAFVC commander Mike Tan.
But the pioneer batch of 150 made the cut after clearing their medical and security screening, and aceing a 30-minute interview with a panel of militarymen over the last five months, said Colonel Tan.

 

[blackmondy]

Main directive:

Protect Pinky's foreign pets at all costs.

 

[JohnTan]

Kudoes to the PAP MP who is willing to put aside his established career as a doctor and volunteer to bear arms to defend Singapore. SAF and our Band of Brothers welcome you, Dr Puthcheary! We will be comrades in arms soon!

Dr Puthucheary is the MP for Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC and he stood with the other 67 enlistees to pledge their commitment and loyalty to the SAF by taking an oath of allegiance.

The first batch is one of three this year which will make up about 150 volunteers in total for this year's intake.

http://therealsingapore.com/content/pap-mp-janil-puthucheary-among-first-batch-saf-volunteer-corps

 

[Narong Wongwan]

You want your sons to fight alongside FTs? Dun be STEWPIG
Very high chance to kena friendly Fire.