Every Singaporean Son II – The Making of an Officer

Every Singaporean Son II - The Making of an Officer

Every Singaporean Son II - The Making of an Officer
Country of origin Singapore
No. of episodes 21 episodes
Production
Executive producer(s) Dominic Ow
Running time 5 to 8 minutes
Release
Original network YouTube
Original release 16 August 2012 – 17 January 2013
External links
Website

Every Singaporean Son II – The Making of an Officer is a Singaporean documentary released in August 2012. Different from Every Singaporean Son and Every Singaporean Son - Epilogue, the new series showcase the life after BMT, whereby 13 newly minted private soldiers will turn from Officer Cadets into an Commissioned Officer in 38 weeks of trainings. 21 episodes will be released.[1] The first episode airs on 16 August 2012 on YouTube, subsequent episodes were released on every Thursday, each clip lasted for 5 to 11 minutes. The last episode aired on 17 January 2013.

The series was filmed by Dominic Ow and his crew from One Dash 22 and Project Peanut.

Plot

In this brand new second season, the series showcase a group of 13 Officer Cadets going through various tough challenges, in hopes to become an Officer. Through 38 weeks of training, each soldier will be pushed to their limits.

Each of the cadet officers will also master the specialized skills given to them to lead as Armour, Infantry and Engineer Officers.

This season will also feature many explosions and gun battles, through success and failure in the challenges, each cadet officer will gain confidence and self-belief in becoming a better leader among peers.

The Officer Cadets

Below are the cast in this documentary:

Their Trainers

Episodes
No.  Title  Original air date 
1"The Heart of Leadership[2]"16 August 2012
The initial excitement of being selected for Officer Cadet School (OCS) - the only pathway to becoming an officer in the Singapore Armed Forces - soon gives way to feelings of uncertainty and nervousness. Am I good enough? What am I doing this for? Cadets Shawn Chng and Sean Lai discover that the answer to those questions is the first step in their 9-month journey.
2"Guns, Bombs and Projectiles[3]"23 August 2012
Using weapons and explosives is part of soldiering. Watch Douglas and Ganesh as they learn to use a variety of weapons and face up to their fears of detonating bombs.
3"True to Aim[4]"30 August 2012
Shooting straight is easier said than done and egos are hurt as shots do not fall where they are supposed to. But the cadets learn that becoming an officer is not about perfection but about improving oneself.
4"A Missed Opportunity[5]"6 September 2012
Every cadet starts OCS with the vision of the final day - receiving his officer rank on the parade square. But sometimes, the journey is as important as the destination.
5"The First Test[6]"13 September 2012
Leading men in battle - that's what the cadets finally get a chance to do after weeks of individual skills training. Watch Weiqiang as he is put to the test against a well-concealed enemy.
6"The Sum of Parts[7]"20 September 2012
Kelvin isn't the most confident of the cadets as he gears up for his evaluation as a section commander. A good team can shore up an individual's shortcomings but will that be enough this time?
7"Digging for Strength, Part I[8]"27 September 2012
The cadets dig in to defend a hill they just captured. Shawn, known to be "siao on", takes charge. Will his driving personality be enough to keep his peers on the relentless digging schedule?
8"Digging for Strength, Part II[9]"4 October 2012
Night falls on the cadets defending the hill. Shawn and his section commander Kyser battle mental and physical exhaustion while racing against time to prepare for an imminent enemy attack.
9"Parting Ways[10]"11 October 2012
The cadets are near the halfway mark of OCS training. As they march from dusk till dawn to earn their senior rank, Justine and his mates reflect upon the strong bonds that they have forged with one another.
10"Culture Shock[11]"18 October 2012

Shawn and his fellow newbie Armour cadets are in for a few surprises. For the professional term of OCS, cadets streamed to non-Infantry vocations will attend different schools. But no one told them just how different life could be.

Note: This episode features the life in School of Armour.
11"Suit Up[12]"25 October 2012

Ganesh and Kelvin both want to become Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) officers. But first, they have to pass a selection test. Will either of them get selected?

Note: Episodes 11 and 12 features the life in CBRE Engineers.
12"The Geek Squad[13]"15 November 2012

Kelvin is now on the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Commander's Course where a cool head and attention to detail matter. Does Kelvin have what it takes to succeed?

Note: Episodes 11 and 12 features the life in CBRE Engineers.
13"A Bird in Hand[14]"22 November 2012

The Infantry cadets are deep in the wild as part of the Jungle Confidence Course. Watch Garrett, Justine, Sean, Zacky and Zamir as they battle exhaustion, hunger and their inner fears to survive.

Note 1: Episodes 13 & 14 features the life in Infantry.

Note 2: Viewer discretion is advised in this episode.
14"The Home Stretch[15]"29 November 2012

The Infantry cadets on the 9-day Jungle Confidence Course can almost smell the finish line. But first, they have to survive the grilling of a firm jungle training instructor and race back to camp. Find out what's keeping the cadets mentally strong throughout their journey.

Note 1: The cadets continues their 9 day Jungle Confidence Course.

Note 2: Episodes 13 & 14 features the life in Infantry.
15"Driven To Succeed[16]"6 December 2012

We're back with the Armour cadets and this week's question: how hard can it be to drive a tank? Shawn soon finds out that while practice can make perfect, nerves will play a big part in success or failure.

Note: This episode features the life in Armour.
16"Water Warriors[17]"13 December 2012

Now in the Bridging Engineers, Ganesh soon learns that his job involves much more than a good sense of balance. Find out what it takes to build a massive bridge on water.

Note: This episode features the life in CBRE Engineers.
17"Rookie Gunner[18]"20 December 2012

Firing a rifle for the first time in their lives is an anxious affair for most recruits. Now imagine a gun twenty times larger and several times more powerful. Watch Armour cadets Shawn, Luke and Xuan Hao as they fire the Leopard Tank's 120mm round for the very first time.

Note 1: The Officer Cadets traveled to Germany for the exercise.

Note 2: This episode features the life in School of Armour.
18"Command And Control[19]"27 December 2012

Done with the basic stuff, the Armour cadets move on to commanding a tank platoon in a live-firing exercise. James commits a number of mistakes as he takes command for the first time. Watch explosive footage as James tries to put things right.

Note 1: The Officer Cadets traveled to Germany for the exercise.

Note 2: This episode features the life in School of Armour.
19"All For One[20]"3 January 2013

Just how strong is your platoon? The Platoon Assault Course may provide some telling answers. Watch the Infantry cadets sweat it out in this seminal inter-platoon challenge

Note: Team Alpha and Team Bravo competed in the BAC course, with Team Alpha winning, but Bravo crosses the finish line first.
20"The Final Test[21]"10 January 2013

Zacky is thrust into his toughest leadership challenge in OCS - that of platoon commander in the continuous 3-mission Exercise Panther. Under stress and fatigued, will Zacky prevail as a leader?

Note: Episode 20 and 21 will be the final test for the officer cadets.
21"Leaders And Sons[22]"17 January 2013

The cadets are moments away from what they have been envisioning for nine months. As they celebrate their success, the newly commissioned officers reflect on how they have grown, and think of the people who have supported them on their nine-month journey.

Note 1: Episode 20 and 21 will be the final test for the officer cadets.

Note 2: This is the final episode of the season.

Trivia

References

  1. ↑ "Every Singaporean Son Season 2". Cyberpioneer. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
  2. ↑ "The Heart of Leadership". CyberpioneerTV. Retrieved 16 August 2012.
  3. ↑ "Guns, Bombs and Projectiles". CyberpioneerTV. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
  4. ↑ "True to Aim". CyberpioneerTV. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
  5. ↑ "A Missed Opportunity". CyberpioneerTV. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
  6. ↑ "The First Test". CyberpioneerTV. Retrieved 13 September 2012.
  7. ↑ "The Sum of Parts". CyberpioneerTV. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
  8. ↑ "Digging for Strength, Part I". CyberpioneerTV. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
  9. ↑ "Digging for Strength, Part II". CyberpioneerTV. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
  10. ↑ "Parting Ways". CyberpioneerTV. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
  11. ↑ "Culture Shock". CyberpioneerTV. Retrieved 18 October 2012.
  12. ↑ "Suit Up". CyberpioneerTV. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
  13. ↑ "The Geek Squad". CyberpioneerTV. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
  14. ↑ "A Bird in Hand". CyberpioneerTV. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  15. ↑ "The Home Stretch". CyberpioneerTV. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
  16. ↑ "Driven To Succeed". CyberpioneerTV. Retrieved 6 December 2012.
  17. ↑ "Water Warriors". CyberpioneerTV. Retrieved 13 December 2012.
  18. ↑ "Rookie Gunner". CyberpioneerTV. Retrieved 20 December 2012.
  19. ↑ "Command And Control". CyberpioneerTV. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
  20. ↑ "All For One". CyberpioneerTV. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  21. ↑ "The Final Test". CyberpioneerTV. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
  22. ↑ "Leaders And Sons". CyberpioneerTV. Retrieved 17 January 2013.

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