{"id":33156,"date":"2024-01-31T16:52:51","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T08:52:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/?p=33156"},"modified":"2024-01-31T16:58:30","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T08:58:30","slug":"overcoming-adversity-to-shine-in-scdf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/overcoming-adversity-to-shine-in-scdf\/","title":{"rendered":"Overcoming adversity to shine in SCDF"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Two SCDF NSmen who have overcome tremendous challenges during National Service (NS) and in their personal lives, share how grit, determination and heaps of support have been crucial in helping them to succeed.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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TEXT: KEENAN PEREIRA<\/p>

PHOTOS: WO2 (NS) MUHAMMAD RIDZWAN, CPT (NS) KYAW THET TIN<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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When we ask CPT (NS) Kyaw Thet Tin and WO2 (NS) Muhammad Ridzwan Bin Baharudin about how NS has impacted their lives, both point to the discipline that NS has instilled in them.<\/p>

\u201cBefore NS and even during my first few months of service, I was still not very mature,\u201d reveals Ridzwan, 35. \u201cBut the physical training and drills made a difference. Faced with these challenges, I felt the urge to mature and take charge.\u201d<\/p>

Ridzwan\u2019s sense of maturity proved to be crucial when he became a father four years ago. \u201cMy daughter was born with Down\u2019s syndrome. Finding a way to take care of her while maintaining an adequate income was quite stressful initially,\u201d recalled Ridzwan, who works as a senior technician at a major oil and gas company.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Eventually, Ridzwan\u2019s wife decided to give up her job as an administrative assistant, even though the forgone income was substantial. This allowed her to care for their daughter at home. \u201cBut that also meant that I had to step up and contribute more by taking up more overtime shifts. We also started a business on the side, so that we could grow our finances.\u201d<\/p>

He credits his time in NS for giving him the discipline and motivation to do the best for his family. \u201cIn NS, we are taught to do our best for the country and our loved ones, so there were many parallels when it came to doing my part for the family.\u201d<\/p>

It is something that Kyaw, 32, understands very well too. He is new to fatherhood \u2013 his son was born in October 2023. \u201cIt\u2019s a lot more work than I thought it would be,\u201d he jokes. \u201cBut I\u2019m glad that my wife and our extended family have been a rock through it all, helping us to cope.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Kyaw is a harbour pilot with PSA Singapore, continuing his seafaring ways that began while in NS. \u201cActually, it was my time as a marine firefighter that got me interested in harbour work,\u201d he reveals. In his present role, he pilots ships to safely berth in Singapore.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTRANSITIONING TO LEADERSHIP<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Both men share the common experience of transitioning from a follower to a leader. \u201cIt was a bit of a shock for me,\u201d said Ridzwan, who will soon be appointed as Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) at 21 Rescue Unit. \u201cAs a RSM, I will play a more active role in managing people, overseeing their discipline and overall preparedness. This will require a gradual mindset shift.\u201d<\/p>

Kyaw recalls the early days in which he first took on a leadership role. \u201cI had to remind myself that I am responsible for the safety and welfare of the 180 or so NSmen under me in the fire station. Their ages range from 21 to their 30s. When they come for reservist, I encourage them to do their best in their IPPT. \u2018Do it once and do it well\u2019 is my mantra.\u201d<\/p>

Kyaw went on to receive the NS Excellence Award (NSEA) in 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2021. Ridzwan also received the accolade in 2017 and 2019. The award recognises good performance during In-Camp Training (ICT) or NS training courses. Both men credit their units for being supportive, with commanders who are willing to go the extra mile in providing mentorship and guidance.<\/p>

Ridzwan recalled how fortunate he was to have his unit\u2019s support when his daughter was first born. \u201cBack then, she had so many appointments at the hospital. It is not easy to manage a child with special needs alone, so I would ask my Commanding Officer for time off to assist my wife. I was very grateful for his kind understanding and was inspired to do the same for my men.\u201d<\/p>

Now that he has become a father, Kyaw could better appreciate the challenges faced by other fathers in SCDF. \u201cWhen my men need to take care of their children or bring them to medical appointments, I am more understanding. After all, we are family too. And family comes first.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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LOOKING AHEAD<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>

CPT (NS) Kyaw<\/strong>: I want to be the best version of myself in every sphere: as a father, as a worker, as a husband, as a son, and as an NSMan.<\/p>

WO2 (NS) Ridzwan<\/strong>: I want to make my family proud.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Two SCDF NSmen who have overcome tremendous challenges during National Service (NS) and in their personal lives, share how grit, determination and heaps of support have been crucial in helping them to succeed. TEXT: KEENAN PEREIRA PHOTOS: WO2 (NS) MUHAMMAD RIDZWAN, CPT (NS) KYAW THET TIN When we ask CPT (NS) Kyaw Thet Tin and WO2 (NS) Muhammad Ridzwan Bin Baharudin about how NS has impacted their lives, both point to the discipline that NS has instilled in them. \u201cBefore NS and even during my first few months of service, I was still not very mature,\u201d reveals Ridzwan, 35. \u201cBut the physical training and drills made a difference. Faced with these challenges, I felt the urge to mature and take charge.\u201d Ridzwan\u2019s sense of maturity proved to be crucial when he became a father four years ago. \u201cMy daughter was born with Down\u2019s syndrome. Finding a way to take care of her while maintaining an adequate income was quite stressful initially,\u201d recalled Ridzwan, who works as a senior technician at a major oil and gas company. STEPPING DOWN, STEPPING UP AND DIVERSIFYING Eventually, Ridzwan\u2019s wife decided to give up her job as an administrative assistant, even though the forgone income was substantial. This allowed her to care for their daughter at home. \u201cBut that also meant that I had to step up and contribute more by taking up more overtime shifts. We also started a business on the side, so that we could grow our finances.\u201d He credits his time in NS for giving him the discipline and motivation to do the best for his family. \u201cIn NS, we are taught to do our best for the country and our loved ones, so there were many parallels when it came to doing my part for the family.\u201d It is something that Kyaw, 32, understands very well too. He is new to fatherhood \u2013 his son was born in October 2023. \u201cIt\u2019s a lot more work than I thought it would be,\u201d he jokes. \u201cBut I\u2019m glad that my wife and our extended family have been a rock through it all, helping us to cope.\u201d Kyaw is a harbour pilot with PSA Singapore, continuing his seafaring ways that began while in NS. \u201cActually, it was my time as a marine firefighter that got me interested in harbour work,\u201d he reveals. In his present role, he pilots ships to safely berth in Singapore. TRANSITIONING TO LEADERSHIP Both men share the common experience of transitioning from a follower to a leader. \u201cIt was a bit of a shock for me,\u201d said Ridzwan, who will soon be appointed as Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) at 21 Rescue Unit. \u201cAs a RSM, I will play a more active role in managing people, overseeing their discipline and overall preparedness. This will require a gradual mindset shift.\u201d Kyaw recalls the early days in which he first took on a leadership role. \u201cI had to remind myself that I am responsible for the safety and welfare of the 180 or so NSmen under me in the fire station. Their ages range from 21 to their 30s. When they come for reservist, I encourage them to do their best in their IPPT. \u2018Do it once and do it well\u2019 is my mantra.\u201d Kyaw went on to receive the NS Excellence Award (NSEA) in 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2021. Ridzwan also received the accolade in 2017 and 2019. The award recognises good performance during In-Camp Training (ICT) or NS training courses. Both men credit their units for being supportive, with commanders who are willing to go the extra mile in providing mentorship and guidance. Ridzwan recalled how fortunate he was to have his unit\u2019s support when his daughter was first born. \u201cBack then, she had so many appointments at the hospital. It is not easy to manage a child with special needs alone, so I would ask my Commanding Officer for time off to assist my wife. I was very grateful for his kind understanding and was inspired to do the same for my men.\u201d Now that he has become a father, Kyaw could better appreciate the challenges faced by other fathers in SCDF. \u201cWhen my men need to take care of their children or bring them to medical appointments, I am more understanding. After all, we are family too. And family comes first.\u201d LOOKING AHEAD CPT (NS) Kyaw: I want to be the best version of myself in every sphere: as a father, as a worker, as a husband, as a son, and as an NSMan. WO2 (NS) Ridzwan: I want to make my family proud. Like our stories? Subscribe to our Frontline Digital newsletters now! 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