10 things you can do ONLY during the Army Open House 2009

During your active days as a NSF, have you ever tried to do something behind your platoon commander’s back because you know it is against the rules? There are 101 Dos and Donts in camps. The most obvious one is No Camera Phones allowed. At the Open House, you can change all the “Donts” to “Dos”. However, SGTOP10 takes no responsibility or liability for any damages or loss of personal equipment as a result of the actions below. Do at your own risk!

Have McChicken for lunch

If not for the open house, you will most likely have your lunch in the predictable cookhouse. The menu never changes.

Order from Starbucks

Mocha Frappucino for tea break in camp? Maybe another 10 years time. The only choice now you have closest to Mocha will probably be Kopi O.

Bring your child

Someone asked “Are kids allowed during the open house ?” The answer is YES (Check our earlier post here) .

If you ask “Are kids allowed in Camps?” The answer is No.

Promote to officer
You are suddenly addressed as “Sir”, “Mdm” everywhere you go in the camp. It is perfectly normal if you are being called that in shops along orchard road. But I feel a bit awkward being address that way in an army camp. People usually addressed me as “Cpl Chan”

Hold your partner Hands

We are not talking about Brokeback Mountain. How often do you see couples holding hands in camps?

Wear Pinkie Ponchos

So much about being tactical.

Say Cheese

Taking pictures and videos openly is allowed during the Open House. Treasure that moment

Ask an Officer where the washroom is.

I was searching for a toilet but couldn’t find. A soldier appeared and I approached him for directions only to find out afterwards, he is a Major. I would never have done it if I am still a NSF, the major will probably ask me to use a rubber band instead.

Wear a shower cap before you wear the helmet

You need to do this during the Combat Ride Safari for “hygiene reasons”. Tell your officer about it during the next exercise, it makes soldiers look like sissies.

Slippers in the Parade Square

I always wanted to do this when I was still active NSF. Try doing that after the open house and say good bye to all your weekends.

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Have you read other articles on the Army Open House 2009:
10 interesting attractions at the Army Open House 2009 | 10 interesting Sights in the Army Open House 2009