Haha get ready for one of the most shiong frontline combat
vocations in the SAF.
Which unit? AFAIK most likely 42 since they should have just
completed their BMT phase....
I'm not sure of the exact difference between Armoured Infantry
and Infantry in the SIRs now because of the mechanization going on
over in the SIRs units now....
Yes you will be an infantryman, but one that gets to sit (and of
course, sleep) in the BX. You'll need to dismount and walk and bash
through the jungle like an infantryman if need be though.
When you go to your new unit, join your new company, meet your
new platoon mates, there are a few options for you. You can be a BX
driver, just a normal infantry trooper or a BX gunner. BX drivers
will go for their driving course while the troopers and the gunners
will go for their trades course (i.e. learn weapons and what-not).
After trades course you will receive your black beret and will
continue on to infantry training (like fighting in a section and a
platoon) and after infantry training, armoured infantry training.
Usually BX gunners have it good since they do not need to dismount
and walk like the troopers.
Men life, should be 5 day work week. Friday book out Sunday
night book in. Most probably shouldn't have first week confinement
unless your unit is damn screwed up. Bring all your issued items
when you report there for there will most likely be route marches,
and you will need a stand-by condition field pack (i.e. packed for
field camp/route march) anyway.
Compared to infantrymen, less xiong outfield but more xiong
admin, since you will need to help your driver and your vehicle
commander (VC) take care of the vehicle and all the shit that comes
with it (i.e. equipment, maintenance etc.). After outfield
exercises....be prepared to work overnight and not sleep until
vehicle is settled.
Good luck...heard that your unit may be going to India and to
Australia next year.
