hi quincy.
based on what i know, you will be send to Pasir Laba Camp for
RCC conducted by Combat Intelligence School. it is a short 2
month course. you will form the main bulk of the course with SCTs
from infantry/guards units. there will be officers and senior specs
in the course as well. the role of recce is explained by the name
itself, to conduct reconnaissance. in short is to "spy". you will
be taught about recognition of targets, weapons, vehicles,
aircrafts etc. there is also CST, shortened version of jungle
confidence course. training is a bit tough. especially when it
comes to the outfield part. it is one after another. you will go
around everywhere with your FBO, for lunch, for lessons. you will
carry more load than the standard FBO. one team consist of 4 man,
so you share the load of things like signal set, batteries, parang,
surveillance equipment. when in camp, usually training ends by
dinner time then you'll be quite free. there is occasional nights
off and canteen breaks. you will spend few days in tekong too
towards the end of the course. then there is Ex Longwalk, a 3D2N
navex, which amounts to about 60+km map distance. you will pass out
from the course as 3SG but you must clear either bike or jeep
course.and it's always book in sunday night book out friday
evening.
swimming is not really necessary but there will be CWO involved.
don't worry there is always life jackets. and you won't be
swimming. basically it is training how to use/row the 3 man boat,
inflatable type.
don't have to feel depressed about it. it is not that difficult
to get through it. i've seen people made through it, i believe you
can as well. just make sure you help and encourage one another.
when you finally receive the jungle hat, you'll have lots of pride
and memories.
hope it helps (:
FIRST IN. LAST OUT. RECCE!