Yalor it's abt a yr liao leh... But IMO, things are getting
better and better for each new batch of trainees... Not being in
Tekong really defeats the purpose of the SISPEC training...
Those who graduated frm Tekong's SISPEC would nurture better into
the army lifestyle. Imagine... The joy of BMT POP and thought u can
finally get out of that damned island... Enjoying ur blk leave,
thought u can haf a stable life after BMT and bk out occassionally
to meet ur GF during weekdays... Only to get ur posting and... Back
to Tekong!
Not only that, u haf to board a 5 tonner to drive 15 mins to the
ulu compound. Haf to battle spiritual fears since it's deeper in
the jungle, battle emotional stress cos' bk in is such a hassle and
oso knowing u can't meet ur family and frenz fer 5 1/2 days or
more. Haf to learn to build solid frenships and rely on one another
cos' when u wake up every damn morning to wear ur combat gear wif
camo on immediately after breakfast. And how convenient, the
training ground is juz right behind ur bunk building! Getting weird
bugs occassionally in the bunk... etc...
Pasir Laba is such a nice camp. I really envy those new SISPEC
guys. Tho' training intensity shld be the same, but at least the
environment is much friendlier and easier to adapt to. But training
in the old Tekong compound would definitely evoke more memories in
years to come. 
