Mr Neo Chen Chor

I was not that worried about her decision to join SAFVC as I had the confidence that she could cope well.

Since young, Li Fang loves her country and will try to clarify whenever she hears misperceptions about Singapore. I remember how she loved to wave our national flag proudly and high in the air during her kindergarten's National Day Celebrations. I was then not surprised and fully supportive of her when she voluntarily joined the SAF Volunteer Corps (SAFVC) as soon as the scheme was launched, as I knew she wanted to contribute her fullest and express her patriotism to Singapore.

Knowing how my daughter keeps up with her physical training and her participation in various sporting activities all these years, I was not that worried about her decision to join SAFVC as I had the confidence that she could cope well and enjoy the service. I shared the joy of witnessing her accomplishment of completing the Basic Training at the Beret Presentation Parade. My family and I were proud of her, seeing her in the SAFVC uniform, carrying the SAR21 and marching smartly in the military contingent.

Observing from Li Fang's experience, I think that anyone who wants to join as an SAFVC Volunteer needs to be mentally prepared to undergo the regimentation and military training, and have the resilience to endure and not give up easily. I feel that there must be support from the SAFVC Volunteer's family when the volunteer is participating in the SAFVC trainings and activities, especially since a volunteer should be prepared to commit their service in the long-run.

Background information

Mr Neo Chen Chor
Neo Li Fang's Father