LTA Jian Wei , CPT Boo Yan Kiat



Two of my biggest inspirations as I integrated into OCS and Tango specifically. I don't think I'd be the person I am today if it weren't for them. They taught me how to be a leader that is fair and merciful. Both have shown me a great level of compassion, deciding not to punish us when we make mistakes, but to make sure we understood the significance of those mistakes. 

The point was not to see us suffer, but it was clear that their intention was to see us succeed. They had a way of accomplishing their tasks in a proficient manner despite their lack of "tough love". It showed me that as a commander, winning the respect of my men was the most important thing. With respect, there wouldn't be the issue of worrying about whether they would listen to me or not, and having to burn them and watch them suffer in order for a task to be completed. When you are able to convince your team that your goal is worth it, and that you are someone they would want to root for, there is no question that they would support you.

Having commanders that taught us in such a manner helped us overcome challenges with minimal mental stress, and more importantly built a culture in Tango that supports a constructive and positive environment to learn. Thank you LTA Jian Wei and CPT Boo, please continue this way of teaching in our wing. I and the rest of Tango will always be proud of our wing, even if others call it welfare or easier, we will defend the honor of our wing. Till next time, Sirs.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

2LT Justin Kam

Image
2LT Justin was once a recruit in BMT, not knowing anything about army, who dropped his rifle and got destroyed for it. Who was completely clueless what "wayang" "limpeh" and "liao gas" meant. In OCS, he found a home in tango, enjoyed his time there, meeting many there who shared similar thoughts, ideals and values. It was... comfortable for him. In Pro Term, he was posted to Alpha. A new environment that was unfamilar,. As he went through Alpha, to his dissapointment it was not as easy as Tango was. The way we would do things now were completely different. Everybody was different. At first, he saw it as something that would make him dread his time in OCS. However, slowly but surely, he realised that he himself was imperfect and that he needed to change the way he did things. It was only when he was put under the heat of an uncomfortable environment, that he was able to be moulded into something greater than himself. He gained an appreciation for Alpha, as ...
Read more

Major Chan Eng Soon

Image
  A man with conviction. An influence on me and others alike. A man with a great heart, that laughs, celebrates, and weeps with his men. A man that understands his people's needs and is willing to make the hard decisions, which undoubtedly could cost him the respect of his peers and subordinates, to ensure that they end up at the finish line safe and sound. “The people who truly care about you don't have to tell you they care.” Truly a representation of the soft-spoken, but big-hearted major. Thank you, Major Chan, you’ve impacted our lives, and we will carry the culture you’ve instilled in us over to wherever we go.
Read more