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Ranger Course
"Rangers
Lead The Way " sums-up the course frequently
associated with Commandos. Tipped as the toughest
course in the SAF, it equips the trainee with the
endurance to "show that he is a specially selected
and well trained soldier capable of walking further,
faster and fight harder than any soldier, readily
displaying the intestinal fortitude required to fight
onto the Rangers' objective and complete the mission..."
in the words of the Ranger Creed.
The first SAF Ranger course was conducted in 1978
by pioneer Commandos who were sent overseas to bring
back knowledge and experience; they were sent to the
US Army Ranger School in Fort Benning, and from the
first SAF Ranger course instructed by these pioneers
to present date, there have been many courses conducted.
Singapore Ranger Creed
Recognizing
that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the
hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavour
to uphold the prestige, honour and espirit de corps
of the Rangers.
Acknowledging
the fact that a Ranger is a more elite soldier that
arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land or by
sea, I accept the fact that as a Ranger, my country
expects me to walk further, faster and fight harder
than any soldier.
Never
shall I fail my comrades, I will always keep myself
mentally alert, physically fit and morally straight
and I will shoulder more than my share of the task,
whatever it may be. One hundred percent and then some.
Gallantly
will I show the world that I am a specially selected
and well-trained soldier. My courtesy to superior
officers, my neatness of dress and my care of equipment
shall set the example for others to follow.
Energetically
will I fight the enemies of my country. I shall defeat
them on the field of battle, for I am better trained
and will fight with all my might. Surrender is not
a Ranger word. I will never leave a fallen comrade
to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances
will I ever embarrass my country.
Readily
will I display the intestinal fortitude required to
fight onto the Ranger objective and complete the mission,
though I be the lone survivor.
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