The Last Sunset

CSB Route March

Whoa... This blog has been dead for such a long time... I guess its time I revive it again. Haha.

Well, I've enlisted in Army and am now in 3 SIR. Having gone through around 9 months of Army life, I have experienced a dramatic change in lifestyle. No longer am I able to roam freely, doing whatever I want. Now, there's a regime to follow and discipline is the utmost importance here. Throughout the 9 months, I have gone through quite a lot. One thing that I would like to share here is the 32km Route March that occured recently.

I suppose the CSB (Combat Skills Badge) is one of the most common achievement in Infantry. Nevertheless, it's still a great achievement for one to achieve, seeing that there are quite a few tough criterias within it. One of them is the 32km Route March. It occured on 23 December 2009, just before we break off for Christmas. We set off to Pulau Tekong in the afternoon and began the gruelling Route March at night. The March was no doubt physically and mentally demanding, since there is a time limit to meet and quite a few tests along the way. What's worse is that it drizzled during the March. Fortunately, it did not escalate into a downpour.

We walked and walked... It felt as though it would never end. However, with encouragements from our peers and commanders, most of us were able to complete the punishing nature walk and thus, complete the toughest criterion for CSB. Thereafter, we headed back to camp and tying a few loose ends, we booked out.

Upon reaching home, I felt aches all over my body, especially the feet. Even with tights, minor abrasions still occured. I guess I did not wear them high enough. Completing the painful package is multiple blisters on my feet. Nonetheless, I am still glad that I've completed one of the shackest activities in stored for me this 2 years in National Service.