Commisioning Parade 72/08 (21st March 2009)

As I am writing this, im wondering whether i should be happy or otherwise. Its been 5 days since i was officially announced as the newly commisioned officer, but the feeling inside me still hanging for the past. It's strange when you know that THIS was the time you have ALWAYS been longing for, and NOW it is FINALLY here. One of the goals in life as i pesevered through nine gruelling months that was ultimately achieved.

I personally felt that was what OCS was all about. Other than equipping us with the necessary skills, instilling pride and responsibilties as an army officer, as we always pledged and obliged doing so, it actually boils down to how much you have bring back home and cherish from the experience. The strong friendship ties I've made, the environment I've gotten used to and the chiong activities I've enjoyed, are the ones which built my character, my personalities, values as I grow to the person I am today.

On a side note, its funny in a way. People always hope something to end soon, but when it finally done and over with, you start looking back and hope that the past will resurfaced. And to some extent, you WISH that you should have done better in some ways or another and MAYBE even regret for something.

But not for me in OCS.
I THINK i've made some impacts with the strengths i had. Well at least i hope so. Like how i was able to make my platoon to enjoy soccer and train them as a hobby, like how i've shown the 'if you believe in yourself, you can achieved anything' mentality in the PT excellence, like how i taught them the beauty of being able to play the acoustic guitar, and maybe a little more than that.

I personally believes that, as long you are able to make an impact in one's life for the better, your efforts are not wasted.

Alright, without any further delay, here are the pictures from the 72/08 Commissioning Parade!


My contingent six marching in as the first contingent to enter the parade square.


That's me in the DSLR Canon camera!


Start of the slow march.

Slow marching up the stairs. This was one of my favourites during the parade.


Arguably this is the proudest moment of my life. That's why smile tak maitain. haha


The Jasmani family with Kak Aisha and Cik Man.


My aunt who tirelessly took care of me when i was only a baby, when my mom was away for work.


The 3 musketeers as we were always called by the platoon.


The annoying, smelly, not-so-fair(not my choice of words, blame Ecknath) bed buddy, Ikti!

As my future slowly unfolds, I realize its time for me to move on and set my own paths. Being an officer is no easy task. The black bar on the shoulders represents the responsibilties i have to carry. As i always told myself, there's nothing in this world that is easy, its only how much effort you put in to you make it easier.

The posting that im currently serving is NCC HQ as the Training Co-ord Officer for the East District. I hope, as what i've learnt so much in the past 12 months in NS, i can put it into good use and give back to the society and in this case, the NCC cadets and cadet-lieutenants.

It's important for me to thank all the people who has made my OCS journey an invaluable one. The officer instructors, especially CPT Clarence whom tirelessly push me for the best and LTA Shew who believes in my capabilities. Oh let me tell you, because of him, I tried up till the 6th time for the PT Excellence Shuttle Run when i finally broke the OCS record with a timing of 8.44s, which was previously 8.5s. And i got a special plaque for that. hehe.
And not to forget, my platoon two mates! and the Melayu Mats of Echo Wing! Thanks for the great memories. :)


And.. after all these while, having a childhood dream in 2nd Lieutenant Adnan bin Saidi, i can finally be called as 2nd Lieutenant Khairul Ruzaini bin Jasmani.

Same Aspiration. Different Legacy.