Let’s face it, everyone has encountered a NSF ninja at least once in their lifetime. Even if you haven’t, you would have heard the term “ninja” many times. However is it really fair to call everyone a ninja? How much ninja-ing do you really have to do before becoming a bona fide ninja? We created a ninja grading system for some of our friends. Just for fun lah. Have a good laugh, because certain friends will come to mind when you read this.
You are not a ninja, you are charged up about army and don’t even mind falling out late/doing OT. You don’t take MCs or report sick in camp (in an attempt to get att C).
You occasionally disappear in camp to the toilet/smoking corner. Sometimes people can’t find you.
You have escaped out of camp at least once before (for lunch, or whatever). People often wonder where you are. You have a secret hiding place/strategy.
You start to realize what can and cannot be done in your camp. Your mentality is to go to camp to catch up on sleep. You probably have a second hiding place by now, and another strategy to avoid being found. You have status and excuse (something) to cover the times when you are found/strategy does not work.
You often fall out early, take an MC every 1-3 weeks. You have many secret hiding places/strategy. When you’re gone no one can find you. You can sleep in various uncomfortable positions and locations.
You take MC every week or so. The people at the polyclinic recognize you more than the aunties and uncles who frequent there. You determine your fall out time. You are often greeted by “chao keng!” or “Oei, where did you go yesterday?” instead of “hello”.
your default parade state is on MC/off. Everywhere is a hiding place and you always have a strategy to siam everything. Even when you’re around, people do not know. You shout “ORD LO!” even though it is obviously not your ORD day.
Nobody knows you. All the new NSFs wonder who you are. You are not around, you do not exist, you are but a name on the nominal role… If you’re even on the nominal role.
A.W.O.L. The MP are hot on your heels!
Note: For the record, ninja-ing is not right. If you get caught attempting to level up, you will be punished (or maybe even charged). You are implored to remain at level 0. If you discover you are already a high-level ninja, you are still encouraged to return to level 0.
Know someone that fits any of these descriptions? Tag a friend!
