Saturday, March 22, 2008
Operations
Hi everyone, and a very happy and blessed Easter season to all of you!
Its been so long since I last posted that I've had difficulty even recalling the login to post entries here.. The easiest way to sum up, to account for my past few weeks, however, I believe would be to quote from a letter my unit has sent to all our parents (To relevant authorities who should read this, I believe this should be alright as parents = the public in my humble opinion, plus this can't possibly be anything but positive publicity for our servicemen. If I'm wrong, let me know and I'll remove the post in a jiffy. -3SG Charles, SCT). So here goes:
'... It was not surprising then that the unit was activated on 27 Feb, the day that Mas Selamat Kastari escaped from the Whitley Road Detention Centre. We were the first SAF unit to be sent in to establish a cordon around the immediate vicinity. The months of preparations and training showed in the level of discipline and readiness displayed by the soldiers and commanders. You probably would have seen pictures of our soldiers splattered across the pages of all the major newspapers on 29 Feb, and even on the front page of The Straits Times.3 Guards has been reactivated to assist the police in their search operations through the forested areas of Singapore...... We have not found him yet, but we are convinced that we will, if he is indeed hiding in the forested areas.........The going has not been easy for the men. They have been deployed in numerous roles... The weather for the past 2 weeks has also been unrelenting, with almost daily thunderstorms. We have tried to provide the best equipment and clothing to protect and aid them, but it is understandable that they will start to feel worn down after a few days.The search for Mas Selamat Kastari will continue for as long as he is not caught, and for as long as there is no evidence that he has left the country. It will be a long-drawn operation. I am writing to ask for your understanding if you do not see your son as often during this time. We are mindful of the need for them to rest, recharge and refresh themselves once in a while, and will plan for appropriate breaks.Mas Selamat Kastari is a dangerous terrorist and he will pose a significant threat to all Singaporeans if he is not apprehended. I hope that you will support and encourage your son as he performs his national duty to secure the way of life for his family, friends and loved ones.Join us in hoping and praying that Mas Selamat Kastari will soon be found.- CO, 14 Mar'
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