560 cadets of the 69/07 cohort were officially commissioned as Officers of the Singapore Armed Forces today, marking the end of a gruelling yet rewarding nine-month journey.

Among the ranks were ten female cadets, including MID Chia Chern Mei Michelle and MID Sing Geok Wei, who after commissioning to the Lieutenant rank, will be continuing their military training at Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth, England.

In his speech to the graduating class, Reviewing Officer Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Mr Wong Kan Seng emphasized the heavy responsibilities of leadership, citing the examples of Lim Bo Seng and Lieutenant Adnan in World War II. He called upon the graduants to remember the oath of duty and honour that they have taken, and to use it as a beacon to guide them in leading those under their charge.