Mercenary Branch of SAF

• Obersturmfuhrer

  13 Oct 05, 01:06

  I think the award of the purple is quite liberal since its usually up to the CO to decide if the wound warrants it.
• DE OPPRESSO LIBER

  13 Oct 05, 03:42

  Gentlemen, to share some info (unclassified of course).
  
  

  Originally posted by nomood:
  do gurkhas get naturalised as citizens after their tenure in Singapore? I htink not right? they're just being paid as regular mercenaries...

  No, the Gurkhas in Singapore do not become PRs or citizens automatically. Gurkhas are recruited on contract basis directly from Nepal and undergo a 10 month training programme in Singapore and are inducted into the Singapore Police Force Gurkha Contingent. Should they apply for PR, they go through the same procedure as other foreigners. In the past 40 years, only 2 or 3 has done so. Majority chose to return to Nepal.
  
  

  Not sure about how tough their training is though.

  Very tough. No pan chan one. 10 month training period. However their role and ROE are different from the SAF. In Singapore they are Police Officers, not soldiers. But just as capable and IMO braver and more disciplined than most SAF SOF types. Can see some SOF looking this way with not so friendly stares. But keep in mind, many combat tested elite soldiers will give due respect to the Gurkhas. Many will think twice, if not thrice, before taking them on.
  
  Btw, the SPF Gurkha Contingent is set to expend further due to the current security requirement. Go take a look at who is providing security at the US embassy in Singapore.
  
  *Info sourced from Singapore Police Force.*
  
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• kaka_22

  13 Oct 05, 05:01

  Originally posted by Shotgun:

  yeap, looks like it. =)
  
  I think its more like his gunny or encik arrow him to go out recruiting. And perhaps there are some benefits for recruiting ppl... maybe this guy is a "recruitment spec?" Hah.
  
  Can't be, i saw a purple heart on his uniform.

  Purple hearts is given to a soilder wounded in battle.....anione can confirm this
• DE OPPRESSO LIBER

  14 Oct 05, 00:04

  The Purple Heart differs from all other decorations in that an individual is not "recommended" for the decoration; rather he or she is entitled upon being killed or wounded in a manner meeting the specific criteria of AR 600-8-22. refer to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple_heart for more info
  
  Please show some respect to the Purple Heart and the men and women who wear it, dead or alive.
  
  Some members of the US Army and Marines who were awarded the Purple Heart are assigned to recruitment centres to impress upon the potential Army or Marine recruit the prestigeous standing of the Services.
  
  ORCA
  DE OPPRESSO LIBER
  
  I WILL ALWAYS PLACE THE MISSION FIRST.
  I WILL NEVER ACCEPT DEFEAT.
  I WILL NEVER QUIT.
  I WILL NEVER LEAVE A FALLEN COMRADE.
  
• LazerLordz

  14 Oct 05, 00:20

  Originally posted by Shotgun:

  yeap, looks like it. =)
  
  I think its more like his gunny or encik arrow him to go out recruiting. And perhaps there are some benefits for recruiting ppl... maybe this guy is a "recruitment spec?" Hah.
  
  Can't be, i saw a purple heart on his uniform.

  Perhaps he's on recruitment duty till he fully recovers from his wounds?The Gunny is usually the CSM equivalent in our SAF if I'm not wrong.
  
  Guys, getting the Purple Heart is no small thing.So pay it its due respect.
• Shotgun

  14 Oct 05, 13:48

  I believe the criteria for getting purple heart is that the wound is a directly or indirectly by enemy action.