GMKC 3: Military Discipline Quiz

Question 1

Referring to the scenario at the beginning of the lesson, would you join the watermelon party? Match the counter arguments to the "persuasions" from your platoon mates.Persuasions:1. No one will know and see.2. Everyone is doing it; you will be the odd man out, no team spirit.3. No big deal - just a couple of watermelons.4. It's just a small matter, do not blow things up and sabotage everyone.Counter arguments:a. The SAF's reputation will be affected if complaint is raised against our servicemen.b. Need to do what is right even when no one is watching.c. It's big deal to the poor farmer who owns them.d. Be guided by SAF Core Values, not Group Consensus.

Answer: 1-b, 2-d, 3-c, 4-a

Question 2

Which 2 offences carry a maximum jail sentence of more than 3 years?Select the correct answers:

Answer: Theft and dishonest misappropriation of SAF property such as aircraft, vessel or arms., Possession and consumption of drugs.

Question 3

It has been a "xiong" week at Tekong. Your mates suggested heading for arcade games straightaway after book-out. You are not sure whether it is alright to do so but most of your mates agreed that the arcade centre is in a quiet part of town and they know the owner very well. They countered your concern about wearing uniform to the arcade by saying that they have a t-shirt for you if you are really fearful. Should you join them?

Answer: No

Question 4

You have been confined to camp for the weekend because you have failed a test and your platoon sergeant had asked that you use the time to study & practice for the retest. After lunch, a Company Storeman from another Company, a lance corporal, pulled you aside and ordered you to follow him to his store. There, he started tasking many things to you and you estimated that it will take the whole afternoon. You told him you need to study for retest but he pointed to his rank and insisted that you have to obey him. What will you do?

Answer: Insist that you have already been ordered by your sergeant to focus on your study.

Question 5

You are walking towards a huge group of NCC Cadets near the OC office. There is a NCC officer (teacher) leading the group and heading your way. Do you need to pay compliment to the NCC Officer?

Answer: Yes

Question 6

You are having dinner with your girlfriend and Poly friends at the food centre at Changi Village. There are two of you in uniform. The whole group has been chilling out and there are beer bottles on the table. Two men came to you and identified themselves as MPs. They scolded you and your friend for drinking in public and asked for your ICs. Should you do as instructed?

Answer: Yes

Question 7

What rights do you have at a court martial? Select the 3 correct answers.

Answer: Object to the panel of judges and request for a change., Plead not guilty., Choose your own Defending Officer.

Question 8

Military discipline is important because (Select the 5 correct answers.)

Answer: You need to uphold the image of the SAF., You will be punished if you break the rules and boy is it painful!, Good discipline ensures that the SAF is well-trained and able to successfully fulfil its mission in times of war., Everyone and every group within the organisation can be depended upon to enable the SAF to fight as one single unified and integrated entity., Military discipline contributes to building a nation of disciplined and responsible citizens.