{"id":21095,"date":"2025-12-18T18:32:36","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T10:32:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=21095"},"modified":"2025-12-18T18:32:36","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T10:32:36","slug":"former-chief-of-defence-forces-son-among-sword-of-honour-recipients-at-ocs-commissioning-parade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=21095","title":{"rendered":"Former Chief of Defence Force’s son among Sword of Honour recipients at OCS Commissioning Parade"},"content":{"rendered":"


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OCS cadets commissioned as SAF officers on 13 Dec, with strong emphasis on teamwork<\/h2>\n

On the evening of 13 Dec, 405 Officer Cadet School (OCS) cadets were commissioned as officers of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) at a parade held at the SAFTI Military Institute.<\/p>\n

Minister in the Prime Minister\u2019s Office, Second Minister for Finance and National Development Indranee Rajah reviewed the parade and encouraged the graduands to lead by example<\/a> as they step into their new roles.<\/p>\n

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Image courtesy of MINDEF<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Commissioning Parade marks end of 38-week OCS training<\/h3>\n

The 139th Officer Cadet Commissioning Parade marked the completion of 38 weeks of rigorous training at OCS, designed to sharpen the cadets\u2019 combat, planning and leadership skills.<\/p>\n

Of the 405 newly commissioned officers, 320 are from the Singapore Army, 49 from the Republic of Singapore Navy, and 36 from the Republic of Singapore Air Force.<\/p>\n

During the parade, Ms Indranee also presented the Sword of Honour to the best-performing cadets in the cohort.<\/p>\n

Among the recipients was 2nd Lieutenant (2LT) Ryan Joshua Ong Sheng-En<\/a>, the son of former Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant-General Melvyn Ong.<\/p>\n

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Source: Pioneer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Overcoming self-doubt through perseverance and support<\/h3>\n

According to Pioneer, 2LT Ong entered Basic Military Training with enthusiasm, but felt both excited and intimidated when he was selected for OCS due to its high standards.<\/p>\n

He initially struggled to adjust and experienced moments of self-doubt. However, through hard work and determination, he grew into his role, with his buddy describing him as an \u201capproachable and capable leader\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Source: Pioneer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

2LT Ong also credited the friendships he forged in OCS for helping him through the toughest days.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve also learnt so much from them about teamwork and looking after one another,\u201d he said. \u201cAs a team, we are only as strong as our constituent parts, and so we always must look after each other.\u201d<\/p>\n

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