rank is just something u wear on ur sleeve or shoulder.

It is authority that counts; authority that stems from capability, accountability, responsibility.

Dedicated to fellow NSFs out there, do not be afraid to stand up and speak out when you feel something is wrong or can be done in a better way, even if it means to point out your superior's mistake. He/she is only your superior as the Lord has charged him/her with higher responsibilities. But if he/she cannot discharge it to the best of ability, he/she answers to the Lord just like you and me. Where else do the powers of Men come from if not from the Lord himself?

Some people may be trained to be your superiors. But training is one thing, and actual on-the-ground capability is another diff story. I totally respect Officers who can think & act on the ground as much as they can plan and discuss from their swivel seats and air-con offices.

But as for those who commission smartly as officers in No.1 but thats the last time you see them hold themselves steady, thats a sad little story. There are those who will shake and tremble during crunch time. Whose balls will be in their throats when they have to make millisecond decisions. Not everyone can think on their feet, some are better off condemned to their swivel chairs and air-con offices, contained within a cubicle, churning our reports, emails, powerpoints. At least you can't really hate them that way, even better if you don't hear from them.

Do not be afraid to do the right thing, say the right thing. For if you remain silent amidst the unjust, illogical environment and let the vicious cycle carry on to your understudies, you are doing a whole generation injustice, and you are just another hapless tool, helpless pawn of the Organisation. You are just as blind to reality as the System.

But of course not every section of the Organisation actually allows or encourages free speech. Be prudent and watch your steps. Do whatever you can in the capacity that allows. Even a little bit counts toward alot eventually. One less signature needed, one less form to be filled, one less level of bureaucracy, will eventually do alot for generations to come. Do not think little of yourself, as no one but yourself may put you down, and every man & woman is made equal in the eyes of the Lord.

It must be hard up there, having to supervise and oversee so much and plan so much. But when you have little of an inkling what really happens on the ground, ithink you've lost the plot. Then it's about high-time some self-evaluation needs to be done. It must be tough i guess, once you go wrong and ur plans go a little awry, you have to put up with so many tiny voices speaking behind you, so many disliking you.

Yeah it must be tough to be an Officer, cos perhaps there is just so much expected of you in so many farcical ways. Give me any day, i would still choose to be a Specialist and take real pride in all my work.

Salute the rank, respect the Man.