What Each Rank Means in the SAF

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  • @nictheperson6709
    @nictheperson6709 2 ปีที่แล้ว +498

    It's funny because a recruit who goes the OCS might think that one day their BMT sgts will have to salute them, but they don't realise that by the time they're commissioned as a 2LT their sgts will already have reached a higher rank: CIV.

    • @thegohmedian
      @thegohmedian  2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      True man

    • @ainzooalgown7589
      @ainzooalgown7589 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      unless they end up in the same reservist / ICT. then might get the chance to get saluted and make them knock it down.

    • @matthiasfoo1217
      @matthiasfoo1217 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The octs dont even have that high chances of going bmt as well

    • @weeyangtoh6049
      @weeyangtoh6049 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Not in my batch...I have a PC from another platoon who was a REC under 1 of his 3SG...

    • @jessicaregina1956
      @jessicaregina1956 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That must be why all the very high rank CIV in disaster movies can command all the 2LT

  • @betaunknown
    @betaunknown ปีที่แล้ว +225

    The transition from Cap to Maj is quite amusing as you go from being the biggest of the small fks to the smallest of the big fks.

  • @natcyz1993
    @natcyz1993 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +53

    Bro, you forgot that after the 3-stars, there is one more rank - SMRT CEO

    • @TheTrueBlueOne
      @TheTrueBlueOne 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      and dont forget the biggest rank of all, the Pink IC

  • @lolvks
    @lolvks 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +54

    Knowledge is knowing a 2LT can knock any encik down. Wisdom is knowing never to do that.

  • @daniell8580
    @daniell8580 2 ปีที่แล้ว +248

    To correct you a bit, it's technically true that commissioned officers are higher ranked than warrant officers. However, for junior commissioned officers from 2LT to maybe CPT, they can't actually just "knock" an encik down like that. This is actually an unspoken military rule all over the world.

    • @thegohmedian
      @thegohmedian  2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Hmm icic. Thanks for the correction!

    • @Cooliofamily
      @Cooliofamily 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      They say chiefs run the navy for example. They aren’t cos, but they’ve been there and done that, so aside from formalities, chiefs run the navy.

    • @daniellim8964
      @daniellim8964 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@thegohmedian At 1:24 expected to be called encik?

    • @ultimaxed8239
      @ultimaxed8239 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      @@thegohmedianI mean, does a 2LT occifer have the balls to order a SWO to knock it down?

    • @thegohmedian
      @thegohmedian  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Never been seen footage

  • @theadventurer1602
    @theadventurer1602 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I learnt unarmed combat during my unit days in the late 80s. The unarmed combat instructors were all PTIs who were mostly corporals armed with UC black belt and they knocked everyone down - including Encik and officers - to do knuckles push up. 🤣 NB: In the 80s, corporal was the lowest specialist rank.

  • @Gohmenasai
    @Gohmenasai 2 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    Too bad CIV rank doesn't protect you from reservist

  • @don92inspire32
    @don92inspire32 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    That time I Recruit and got appointed as Bunk IC for 2 weeks as 3SG, then Private and 2SG and LCP and 1SG to go up and wake all the SOL soldiers all by myself.

  • @MVs1940
    @MVs1940 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Those chocolate bars look delicious. Hope Encik won't bite them

  • @hawaiianpizza7
    @hawaiianpizza7 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Actually when you are in command ranks, you don't just knock another commander down like that. Knock it down only happen during course. And trainers can knock trainees down regardless of rank. There was once a fresh 2LT knock all the specs down (3SG to 1SG) and he got called in to office by the OC. And good luck he made common enemies after that.

    • @Ghakimx
      @Ghakimx 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      When I was in Civil Defence, they had various ranks and even Gurkhas attending EMT training. Ranks from PTE to 3SGT. That batch got knocked down by the EMT trainers. I can't remember if it was by the warrants or by NSF Sgts but I can see how even regular SGTs can be knocked down for making critical mistakes during training.

    • @hawaiianpizza7
      @hawaiianpizza7 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@Ghakimx yup as you said, they were on "course" - the trainers will be of highest authority regardless the trainees' rank. When you are in operational unit every commanders are your left right friends/peers to help you along. The case i quoted above is a real example (ops unit), and the fresh OCS-ed post in NSF LT knock down all specs including experienced regulars infront of the entire company. OC would not have stepped in if he think it was ok.

    • @Ghakimx
      @Ghakimx 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@hawaiianpizza7 Fresh LTs just freaking power tripping. They might outrank the Encik, but the they'll be answerable to their OC.

  • @DonYang73
    @DonYang73 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    As a BG, you still do get arrowed.

  • @scht03
    @scht03 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Should talk about the MEs too

  • @reijvillelagrotbotannija2960
    @reijvillelagrotbotannija2960 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Highest rank is Mummy…

  • @WenKaiHo
    @WenKaiHo 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    3:23 I agree, however, it can’t save you from being reservist.

  • @adamtanwj
    @adamtanwj 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Came here from Kaizer hahaha
    Your video is great as well, subscribed!

  • @basilyeo
    @basilyeo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The highest rank in SG is Prime Minister, HAHA.

  • @kimxgamer
    @kimxgamer 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    😂 I agree with the last rank 3:21

    • @DieNutcracker1977
      @DieNutcracker1977 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Next greater rank than civilian is senior citizen

  • @daniellim8964
    @daniellim8964 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    How do you explain the dome protection and the double dome protection for CFC AKA 1CPL?

  • @iamt_tl
    @iamt_tl 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Even youtube doesn't see the 4th skill tree. ouch

  • @ed_nothing
    @ed_nothing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Could you do one about appointments in the army?

  • @schrodingersgat4344
    @schrodingersgat4344 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This is beautiful.
    No matter the military or the service branch...
    ....the jokes are a common thread.
    Fantastic.

  • @charleslee1989
    @charleslee1989 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    As they say in the SAF, don't mess with the regulars even if you are a 2LT. Depending how foolish the NSF officer wants to be, the kopi talk could go from the OC to CO to Chief XXX officers to Chiefs of the Service to finally the CDF...
    Only one NSF in the whole history of SAF managed to get away relatively unscathed after a furious letter to all of the above mentioned senior leadership....

    • @RWBYSanctum
      @RWBYSanctum 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      That one guy being the son of the then most powerful man in the country lol

    • @charleslee1989
      @charleslee1989 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RWBYSanctum Special power leh...

  • @Lucifyx
    @Lucifyx ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Rice bowl protection 💀💀💀

  • @LamArron-qh7fr
    @LamArron-qh7fr 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    And reservist also can promote to first sg or warrant offficer

  • @kauz5625
    @kauz5625 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There is so much protection with the ranks that your girlfriend will never get pregnant

  • @samlim4982
    @samlim4982 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Where is SMRT CEO and MP?😊

  • @wks2291
    @wks2291 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Unlike other major military countries, being in the military here is no pride and rarely get respect from the general population. In fact there are many who laugh at people who "signed on". And this is true even if you are a senior ranked officers. You can wear your crab or star in public and no one will give u a F at all. For Americans this is very different from your country where soldiers are held in high esteem. Its just a mentality thing cuz the government here forces youth to go for 2.5 years (at least during my time) service and most dislike it. And our generals here are garbage, many of them screw up once they retire to civil service and got 0 war experience anyway. If real war break out first to run will be them.

    • @alhambra792
      @alhambra792 วันที่ผ่านมา

      In Indonesia, a 1 star General is well respected like a minister by the public

  • @toontoon8039
    @toontoon8039 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    where is SMRT CEO?

  • @govindanchandran5326
    @govindanchandran5326 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What does a Brigadier General in SAF do in and battles or inactions for to helping
    Other people.

  • @lailimohd6763
    @lailimohd6763 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Yes3. I m army veteran. Now adays their ranks make us laugh.

  • @houze9787
    @houze9787 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    "then you have the highest rank in Singapore" Viewers: Its COMMANDER" "its civilian" viewers:😭😭😭😵😵😵😡😡

  • @boogie4943
    @boogie4943 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    General - Cabinet minister.

  • @Fazilzuzaini
    @Fazilzuzaini 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Always ask mom to complain civilian rank outranks everything ;D

  • @thegohmedian
    @thegohmedian  2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Which path shall you take?

    • @LadyAnuB
      @LadyAnuB 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Civilian, I prefer to take my canings per court order not at the whim of NCOs

    • @daniellim8964
      @daniellim8964 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hardly anyone wants to apply for a job in the armed forces at BMT when they have other plans, to get back their freedom once they ORD and the vast majority are only interested in the normal path.

    • @daniellim8964
      @daniellim8964 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      To correct you a bit at 00:39 CFC is First Corporal (1CPL) to avoid confusing anyone and to make acknowledgement of the additional dome.

    • @scpfoundation8597
      @scpfoundation8597 ปีที่แล้ว

      civilian security man, sleep why not after ns

  • @zainuddinbrahim4625
    @zainuddinbrahim4625 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The problem n sweet thing is we are not explained all these info during our training times..

  • @fr0sty1983
    @fr0sty1983 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You forgot SMRT CEO.

  • @lailimohd6763
    @lailimohd6763 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    But so sad. We donot have 4 stars full general.

  • @Rayzzen11ttv
    @Rayzzen11ttv 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What about DXOs?

  • @TMJFAN
    @TMJFAN ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am from SAF. Watched this video. I'm a major ah u

  • @xuweiwen
    @xuweiwen หลายเดือนก่อน

    after col still got senior col

  • @moychunchong9485
    @moychunchong9485 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    3:20 ociffers????????

  • @chewzhixuansembawangps5570
    @chewzhixuansembawangps5570 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wah occifer jus like my bb officer

  • @games_nites9130
    @games_nites9130 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    one of my school NCC TO ( Teacher Officer) got Major Rank

  • @LamArron-qh7fr
    @LamArron-qh7fr 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nowadays rank change until I blur in 80 to millennium rec ,pte, and rare pte first class lcp ,corporal 3sg 2sg 1st sg ,staff sg master sg 2ndwarrant 1st warrant,master warrant, senior warrant. Nowadays first class pte sure have and come out out a first class coporal

  • @takeshisatou2371
    @takeshisatou2371 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    PTE > any rank with white insignia. kek

  • @iamirfaneazim
    @iamirfaneazim ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Did I heard Occifer?

  • @Valour.lion-dance-troupe
    @Valour.lion-dance-troupe 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wat about ME1-9

  • @jiashenghe5504
    @jiashenghe5504 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    U missed the ME ranks

  • @stayprepared2388
    @stayprepared2388 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is SCS and SWAS ?

  • @pohjunming3093
    @pohjunming3093 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You forget another path military expert rank from me1 -me8

    • @pohjunming3093
      @pohjunming3093 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Each ME 4 and above are officers

    • @RogueLawyer666
      @RogueLawyer666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There is ME9 rank now already.

  • @kavithgunaratne7874
    @kavithgunaratne7874 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well, last I heard that supply cadets go through training and the supply and transport school, next, they did their on job training in their unit for 4 months, then they went to school of logistics and passed out as a 3SG. My friend told me about this as she went through it.

    • @melvinvelia8827
      @melvinvelia8827 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They are called Quartermaster. 1 will usually be tagged to per unit/school to facilitate logistics matters. Although they hold the rank of 3SG, they don't have anyone under their command.

  • @saifulsuhairi5002
    @saifulsuhairi5002 ปีที่แล้ว

    how abt ncc?

  • @mosesng1109
    @mosesng1109 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    very funnnnny..... 😂😂😂

  • @remymartin1326
    @remymartin1326 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    🤣🤣🤣

  • @chenhouyi4578
    @chenhouyi4578 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow

  • @Tampenismall
    @Tampenismall 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “Choose”

  • @rajaputra-qg6zm
    @rajaputra-qg6zm 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    highest rank is confirm mommy, always complain😅❤

  • @cheesyyt1089
    @cheesyyt1089 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    and then u have the highest rank in sg civilian nice

    • @haiku230
      @haiku230 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      isnt everyone already a civilian right from birth,ie we have that rank all along?

    • @thegohmedian
      @thegohmedian  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep

  • @n3jicodm474
    @n3jicodm474 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How about military experts?

    • @thegohmedian
      @thegohmedian  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yo. I honestly don't know much about it. Sorry!

    • @HermitQuack
      @HermitQuack 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      From ME1(lowest) to ME9(highest). Can Google for them.

  • @beefyboi664
    @beefyboi664 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    bro i am only first sergeant leh

  • @KS-gb1ne
    @KS-gb1ne ปีที่แล้ว +4

    SAF - never fought a war before. No soldiers in SAF regardless of rank. You can only be called a soldier if you have fought a war. Thank you!

  • @qweasdjfxb2042
    @qweasdjfxb2042 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Honestly, who cares about ranking nowadays. It's MONEY TALKS, ok