First New Zealander commissioned at SAFTI Military
Institute
Channel NewsAsia - Sunday, December 16
SINGAPORE : 478 Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) officers were
commissioned at the SAFTI Military Institute on Saturday.
And for the first time in the history of the Officer Cadet School,
a New Zealander was also commissioned.
Second Lieutenant Samuel Verden Miller received the Silver Bayonet
award for his outstanding performance and the Best in Physical
Training award.
He said it took him a while to adapt to Singapores pace of life,
language and food but feels he gained more than his peers by coming
to Singapore for the training.
He spent 38 weeks at the School, where he and fellow Singaporean
cadets were put through demanding and realistic training aimed at
developing their combat, planning and leadership skills.
Speaker of Parliament Abdullah Tarmugi presided at the
commissioning ceremony.
Also present was New Zealands Chief of Army, MajorGeneral Lou
Gardiner.
Upon graduation, the newlycommissioned SAF officers will assume
operational, instructional or staff appointments in the Armed
Forces. CNA/ch
