I swear, one day the idiocy that so clearly characterizes the SAF will be put to an end. even if not by me or someone i know.

Honestly, which decent, reputable (in the good sense) organization does things like give one week's notification that:
1. I've been selected (smell the odor of sarcasm in that heh) for Intel Spec Course at SMI, and that the course duration is from 8th oct (next monday) till 2nd NOV (sounds familiar? ORD!!!)
2. now that really isn't the problem. the problem is here: i've got LEAVE. 8 days leave + 3 days off = 11 days. as of last week, i'd only be able to clear 5 days, leaving 6 to burn.
3. as of now, i've only cleared 1. and it's wednesday. wonder why? cos some IDIOT had to mandate that shooting around at SAFTI 100m range in BODY ARMOR is a requirement to ORD.
4. point to note, i was notified of tuesday's shoot on monday. cool eh? after i CLEARED out my cupboard.

seriously, all this wouldn't have happened if those creatures actually took the effort to decide who to send earlier and let us know what's coming up. ironically, the SAF doesn't practice what it preaches (or demands).
- if you wanna take off, you must give early notification so THEY can plan manpower schedules; THEY, on the other hand, have the right to do anything they want, even with 2 hours notice. seriously, we're not on perpetual 2NTM.
- THEY speak so strongly of us fulfilling OUR obligations to the country (or rather, just their cause to reach higher ranks); the reverse, obviously, cannot be expected. (also in line with the abovementioned cause)

these are just pertinent to this issue. everyone knows all the other rubbish that goes on eh? honestly, i don't want to bother. but burning 7 days of my leave is a mockery, so i have to care, no?