Army RSM ever mentioned that the discipline among junior
specialists is rock bottom. This is a good example of poor
discipline on the part of the guard commander.
Firstly, did you brief your guards the standards you are expecting
of them? Did you specifically let them know they prowling routes,
turn out drills execution and what punishments to be given if
standards are not met?
Or did you simply assume that it's already known? Perhaps not the
first time they or you doing duty, so tell them for what? Or maybe
that day is your last day of duty, so... what the heck... give them
a good one because I want them to be good soldiers?
Any of the reasons, you are still at fault. Prior to execution of
drills, commanders must give detailed explaination of what is the
standards to be expected, to the extent of showing himself how you
want the drills to be performed. If the men screws up 1st time,
then it's still commander's fault, because his briefing is not
clear. Brief them again, emphasising the parts they did not achieve
1st time. Before executing the drill again, ensure they know the
consequence of not achieving the standards.
By this time, Singaporeans should already get the point, and
execute the drills properly. If you show professionalism and
leadership by example, I don't understand why you need 20 x
turnouts to bring your point across. If 1 or 2 lazy or rebellious
ones still persist, then just recommend extra duties since they
display insurbodination. When you give 20 x turnout, you cause
misery to the majority of others who are simply trying their best
to complete NSF.
And don't be proud of what you did either. It's as good as using
rank or position to bully people. You are just as proud as the
commando trainers who dunked heads into water.
