In-camp training. The annual ritual all Singaporean men have to go through.

It is that time of year to catch up with old friends. It's also a time when you realise the funny shenanigans during NS get carried over to ICT when you put a bunch of adult males together for an extended period of time.

Here are the 10 types of reservists you will see when you go back for your annual "paid chalet", or maybe you're one of them as well:

1. The one who die also don't want to get a hair cut or dye their hair back to black

You know shit just got serious when someone refuses to get a haircut or dye their hair black. Even after the RSM gave them the afternoon off to do so.

They rather be charged and fined $250 than comply. But they end up having to dye their hair black anyway even after the fine.

I guess for them, it's the principle that counts - that they stood up for their principles and stuck it to the Man.

2. The one who uses ICT to catch up on sleep

These people look like they haven't slept in years and would use every available opportunity to catch some sleep.

Especially during long after-lunch briefings on hot dreary afternoons. Zzzzz....

3. The guy who turns up in the old camo uniform

Some people have not been called back for reservice in more than 7 years, that's why they report for duty in their old faded uniforms. It's also a sort of 'badge of honour' since it shows off they are more lao jiao than the new birds.

Others just simply forgot that they have the new digital camouflage uniforms. True story.

4. The one who suddenly finds newspapers super interesting

For some people serving their reservice, the only thing more interesting than the today's newspaper is yesterday's newspaper.

ICT is a perfect time to catch up on current and world affairs especially since most of us will be deprived of our smartphones.

5. The driver who refuses to tompang anyone

You know those guys who sprint away the moment the command has been given to fall out?

You think they have a bus to catch, but no, they are actually sprinting to their cars.

You stay in Yishun and he does too? Too bad he couldn't give you a ride.

6. The off-pass warrior

Some guys for some reason time their wife's delivery date to always coincide with their ICT.

Some seem to have a very tragic life, with different relatives passing away at every ICT. Poor fella.

7. The guy who doubled his weight

You know you haven't seen this guy since you ORD-ed and somehow both of you did not have each other on Facebook. And then when you see him, he is twice the man he used to be.

8. The Insurance/Property Agent

These guys are usually the most affable and talkative people during the entire ICT. They are so friendly you decide to give them your number to stay in touch.

2 days after reservist, these people will surely call you up to 'catch up'. You're 'not obliged' to get anything from them and they promise that they 'will not sell you anything ... that you do not want'.

9. The people who forgot and didn't show up

It happens almost every ICT, there would be one or two heroes/cocksters who actually forgot that they have ICT.

Must be the shock of their lives when they receive a phone call from their ICT PCs.

10. The toot toot bunk mate who became a big shot lawyer, the other toot toot bunk mate who went to jail

ICT is a good time for men to reflect on their lot in life. There was once a time we all started on the same footing, but our lives can deviate a lot from others even in just a few years.

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