The Diary Game: [07/07/2026] Today's Maritime Experience
Holla, mi amigos!
Today, I want to share one of the most interesting parts of my day at school. Besides our academic studies, we are in a regimented school where discipline and training are also an important part of our daily lives. Below is a picture of me getting ready for today's regimental training.
When we got to the parade ground, where all the cadets gather, we formed ourselves in rows of three to begin the training. Our training was supervised by regimented officers, and we also had a parade commander who oversaw everything and gave us ratings after each marching exercise.
Once everyone was in position, the instructor stepped forward, gave the necessary commands, and the marching began. As you can see in the pictures below, we marched in unison, keeping the same pace and rhythm. We also have different levels in the school, ranging from Level 100 to Level 500. However, instead of calling them Levels 100 to 500, we call them Tarmac 1 to Tarmac 5. Tarmac 1 consists of the newest cadets, who all have skin-cut hairstyles, while cadets from Tarmac 2 to Tarmac 5 keep low-cut hairstyles.
The Tarmac 1 cadets you see below are the ones going through the main training. They are taught the values, discipline, and core principles of the school. Every cadet is expected to follow the school's standards at all times. Any act of disobedience can result in punishment from the officer cadets, which we simply call "Job." During their first six months in school, Tarmac 1 cadets are required to wear only white uniforms. They are also led by a superior during marching, just as you can see in the pictures.
During today's training, we practiced both the slow march and the quick march. As officer cadets, we are divided into different departments with specific responsibilities. We have the Police Department, which is responsible for disciplining offenders through jobbing. We also have the Medical Department, which handles emergencies during training. Another important unit is the Colour Party, whose duty is to lead the national anthem and raise and lower the national flag at dawn and sunset.
It was truly an enjoyable and rewarding day. Even though we were all exhausted after standing for about an hour before moving on to the next activities, it was worth the experience. We ended the training by singing and dancing together before everyone returned to their various houses and cabins (hostels), bringing another memorable day to a close.