Introduction to Military Life Quiz

Question 1

What are the 3 most important areas to focus on in your Basic Military Training?

Answer: Train hard to be a good soldier, Learn to be a good team player, Train to be physically and mentally fit

Question 2

What 3 options do you have if you are experiencing problems in your BMT and you are not willing to share with your Platoon Commander?

Answer: Ask to meet the OO., Ask to see the Officer Commanding, Use the SAF Counselling Hotline.

Question 3

You noticed that your buddy looked troubled and is adjusting badly in BMT. He often gets into trouble and has been taunted as Blur King and Sabo King by a few platoon mates and by your section commander as well. Two of your section mates had also pulled him aside and warned him not to get the section into trouble or else... What should you do?

Answer: Request for interview with Platoon Commander and raise the problem to him., Look out for OO when he visits informally and refer the problem to him., Stand up for your buddy and help him out as much as possible., Mobilise the whole section to discuss how to help your buddy rather than isolate and threaten him.

Question 4

What can be raised and discussed during your regular Platoon Commander Interview Sessions?

Answer: on how you are performing and what problems and difficulties you are faced with.

Question 5

What are some serious complaints that you can bypass the Chain of Command and raise directly to the Commanding Officer?

Answer: Illegal treatment and punishment and abuse of power by Specialists and Officers

Question 6

What are the channels for raising problems that are available to you in the SAF?

Answer: Specialists and Officers in accordance to the Chain of Command; Orientation Officer; SAF Para-counsellors and SAF Counselling Centre Hotline.