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995 Graduate as SAF Specialists
27 September 2013
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Minister of State for Trade and Industry Mr Teo Ser Luck inspecting the 16th Specialist Cadet Graduation Parade at Pasir Laba Camp.
Minister of State for Trade and Industry Mr Teo Ser Luck reviewed the 16th Specialist Cadet Graduation Parade at Pasir Laba Camp this evening. A total of 995 Specialist Cadets (SCTs) from the Singapore Army and the Republic of Singapore Air Force graduated as specialists of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).
Speaking to the graduands at the parade, Mr Teo reminded them that they bear the heavy responsibility for the men and women under their charge. He said, "They will look to you for leadership, guidance and support. Lead with conviction and lead by example."
Mr Teo also highlighted to the specialists their responsibility to inspire people they lead to understand the significance of National Service (NS) as the cornerstone of Singapore's defence policy. He said, "It is only with this ownership and commitment that our nation's security can be sustained." He noted that this task was one which also required a nation-wide effort, as demonstrated by the work of the Committee to Strengthen National Service which consults widely with the public on how to strengthen NS.
The graduation parade marked the completion of the 22-week Specialist Cadet Course, where the SCTs trained under rigorous and realistic conditions to develop leadership and combat skills, and deepen their understanding of the other vocations in the SAF. Also present at the parade were friends and families of the graduands and senior SAF officers.
Mr Teo presenting the Golden Bayonet to SCT Vikram Tiakarajah, who topped the Basic Air Defence Systems Specialist Course.
SCT Yeo Jin Rui's twin brother, Officer Cadet Yeo Jin Run (left), affixing the chevron for him. SCT Yeo followed in his brother's footsteps and emerged as the top graduate of the Signals Specialist Cadet Course.
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