MINDEF makes special allowance for PAP candidate

[steffychun]

Neo Kian Hong must had a gun pointed to his dick. You don't defer, I make sure you loose your 3 stars

 

[steffychun]

When BG Lee was acting as Minister, Winston Choo saluted him. But when BG Lee went for reservist, he wore his one-star and saluted Winston Choo. I remembered vividly as BG Lee was wearing some kind of overalls.

One-star need reservist meh? Do wah? Serve cookhouse food?

 

[watchman8]

Incorrect. I remember clearly when BG Lee Hsien Loong was Minister of State for Defence, LTG (Lieutenant-General) Winston Choo saluted him during the National Day Parade. Not the way you described. BTW, BG Lee Hsien Loong was in civilian clothes. So many people could not see the disparity in military rank!

Winston choo already saluted LHL when he was in nanyang kindergarten. Otherwise how you think Winston got to get chief for so long?

 

[steffychun]

Winston choo already saluted LHL when he was in nanyang kindergarten. Otherwise how you think Winston got to get chief for so long?

Both of them same age meh?

 

[Lee5604]

When BG Lee was acting as Minister, Winston Choo saluted him. But when BG Lee went for reservist, he wore his one-star and saluted Winston Choo. I remembered vividly as BG Lee was wearing some kind of overalls.

I believe you, because it makes sense for a BG doing his reservist to salute the CGS, LTG Winston Choo.

 

[Lee5604]

From Google, when I googled the CV of Lee Hsien Loong:

Lee Hsien Loong was sworn in as Singapore’s third Prime Minister on 12 August 2004.

Mr Lee was first elected Member of Parliament (MP) in 1984 as a candidate of the People's Action Party (PAP) and has been re-elected six times, most recently in 2011 as an MP for the Ang Mo Kio Group Representation Constituency. He was elected to the Central Executive Committee of the PAP in 1986, and became its Secretary-General in 2004.

Mr Lee was appointed Minister of State in the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) and the Ministry of Defence in 1984. He was confirmed as full Minister for Trade and Industry in 1987, and was concurrently Second Minister for Defence.

 

[winnipegjets]

LHL has made tens of millions in pay!

 

[Kohliantye]

MPs are not exempted from reservist duty. When LHL was a Minister (or Minister of State), he attended reservist and saluted Winston Choo (who should otherwise have saluted him as an MP).

Bro, no big deal in saluting Winston Choo........

In here if ordinary NSmen absents himself, he will go in for sure. No deals.

President son can be exempted for full-time period

White horses treated differently.......

Singaporeans, esp the 60% are bloody stupid nincompoops.

 

[Kohliantye]

Of course PAP is more important organisation than MINDEF

Dr Koh is doing battle for PAP ..so his deferrement is approved by the highest authority..

Very sad state of affairs here where MINDEF, the Protector Singapore, bows down to a Party in Power.

MINDEF better rethink their policy or risk loosing the respect of the people.

If this is the case then MINDEF is IMPOTENT and will regret its actions (if any) in future

Egyptian and Phillipine Army have good lesson and experiences to offer to MINDEF....

MINDEF, you better retrace the past history for your real purpose is to protect Singaporeans and NOT hurt them...........

 

[CPT (NS) BRANDON]

From Google, when I googled the CV of Lee Hsien Loong:

Lee Hsien Loong was sworn in as Singapore’s third Prime Minister on 12 August 2004.

Mr Lee was first elected Member of Parliament (MP) in 1984 as a candidate of the People's Action Party (PAP) and has been re-elected six times, most recently in 2011 as an MP for the Ang Mo Kio Group Representation Constituency. He was elected to the Central Executive Committee of the PAP in 1986, and became its Secretary-General in 2004.

Mr Lee was appointed Minister of State in the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) and the Ministry of Defence in 1984. He was confirmed as full Minister for Trade and Industry in 1987, and was concurrently Second Minister for Defence.

Lee Hsien Loong was born in 1952. He became an MP and a Minister of State at the age of 32, and became a full Minister at the age of 35.

He was promoted to the rank of BG in 1983, at the age of 31. He enlisted in the SAF (as a recruit) in 1971.

Assuming that he became a Second Lieutenant after passing out of OCS in 1972, it means that he was promoted across six ranks (2LT, LTA, CPT, MAJ, LTC, COL, BG) within 11 years. The ranks of CPT to COL have 2 grades each. Which means that he was promoted 10 times in 11 years, an average of one promotion every year.

 

[CPT (NS) BRANDON]

Lee Hsien Loong was born in 1952. He became an MP and a Minister of State at the age of 32, and became a full Minister at the age of 35.

He was promoted to the rank of BG in 1983, at the age of 31. He enlisted in the SAF (as a recruit) in 1971.

Assuming that he became a Second Lieutenant after passing out of OCS in 1972, it means that he was promoted across six ranks (2LT, LTA, CPT, MAJ, LTC, COL, BG) within 11 years. The ranks of CPT to COL have 2 grades each. Which means that he was promoted 10 times in 11 years, an average of one promotion every year.

Considering that he spent 4 years in university, it means that he only spent 7 years in active service before becoming BG.

Six ranks in 7 years. Go figure!!

 

[steffychun]

Lee Hsien Loong was born in 1952. He became an MP and a Minister of State at the age of 32, and became a full Minister at the age of 35.

He was promoted to the rank of BG in 1983, at the age of 31. He enlisted in the SAF (as a recruit) in 1971.

Assuming that he became a Second Lieutenant after passing out of OCS in 1972, it means that he was promoted across six ranks (2LT, LTA, CPT, MAJ, LTC, COL, BG) within 11 years. The ranks of CPT to COL have 2 grades each. Which means that he was promoted 10 times in 11 years, an average of one promotion every year.

CPT has two ranks?!!!

 

[CPT (NS) BRANDON]

There is CPT Grade 1 and CPT Grade 2. No difference in terms of rank, but significant difference in terms of payscale. You will need to be promoted across both grades in order to become a Major.

All ranks from CPT to COL have two grades.

For normal degree holders, it takes 3-4 years to be promoted one grade, meaning that the jump from CPT to MAJ takes around 6-7 years. You will hardly see a 31 year old Major (apart from scholarship holders) let alone a 31 year old BG!

 

[steffychun]

Considering that he spent 4 years in university, it means that he only spent 7 years in active service before becoming BG.

Six ranks in 7 years. Go figure!!

Less than four. Spent at least a year or more for his MPA and then his relaxing staff course at US Fort Leavenworth

 

[steffychun]

There is CPT Grade 1 and CPT Grade 2. No difference in terms of rank, but significant difference in terms of payscale. You will need to be promoted across both grades in order to become a Major.

All ranks from CPT to COL have two grades.

For normal degree holders, it takes 3-4 years to be promoted one grade, meaning that the jump from CPT to MAJ takes around 6-7 years. You will hardly see a 31 year old Major (apart from scholarship holders) let alone a 31 year old BG!

I didnt know that. Was that in those days?

 

[CPT (NS) BRANDON]

I didnt know that. Was that in those days?

Nope. This system still exists today.

There is CPT/1 CPT/2 MAJ/1 MAJ/2 LTC/1 LTC/2 and so on..

 

[steffychun]

Nope. This system still exists today.

There is CPT/1 CPT/2 MAJ/1 MAJ/2 LTC/1 LTC/2 and so on..

I know SAF internal stuff never heard of it.

SLTC yes of course but not this ranking system before.

 

[spotter542]

So many Paper Generals , Colonels and Majors , war come all charter C-130 and flee the cuntry

 

[moolightaffairs]

On Monday, Dr Koh, the commanding officer of a battalion, was expected to pause his campaign for a few hours to go back to camp to address his 400 men. He will promise to return for the second half of the two-week reservist stint once campaign and post-Polling Day activities are over.


Why? Politicking is not his full-time job. Why is he given this special exemption? Here's another reason why he should not be elected. He keeps taking and give nothing back.

actually he should go for his 2 weeks reservist and let the 154th media follow him when he book in. then take night off to speak in rally in number 3 and go back to camp before 2359. let lousy teo walk around for him in Punggol East, explain and apologise to every residents Punggol East residents that anal koh need to go for reservist. by doing that, he is putting the duty for the country as a male citizen before him contesting. he will gain more votes by doing that. he is showing he is a Singaporean son and a male citizen who serve NS and Reservist like any man on the street before he is a pap porlumpar and contesting for a seat in pariahment. if he do what i said! SURE WIN! 包赢!!!

 

[moolightaffairs]

protocol wise....why would Winston Choo then CDF (CGS) need to salute MP or ministar? No person outside the chain-of-military-command is eligible for salute by armed forces chief except the President......techincally the commander in chief.

i think USA only right? in sg anyone elected by the people gotta salute, correct me if im wrong. i am not too sure.