Join the SV Trailblazers for a 25km Memorial Hike to mark our Formation Day on Feb 15. After a minute silence at Kranji War Memorial, hikers will walk to important Corps locations across Singapore, ending at the Cenotaph. Hikers are expected to wear army boots and carry a load of no less than 10kg.
Briefing 11/25 - Sign up for our online briefing session to find out more about the hike.
Hike Details
Timing
Hike Time: 0001 - 0700
Reporting Time: 2330 (Feb 14, 2023)
Distance: 25km
Load/Attire: Boots | 10kg or 15kg | Civilian attire
Route Outline: Kranji War Memorial - Former Ford Factory - SAFVC HQ @ Maju Camp - Cenotaph - SVC HQ - War Memorial
Sign Up
Eligibility: Please note that the Memorial Hike is open to all SVs and SAFVC HQ personnel subject to qualification. No pre-enlistees.
Registration Process: You will need to complete a registration and indemnification to join this hike.
This is not an official SAFVC event. This is an BySVForSV initiative.
Registration Deadline: 31 December, 2022, 21.00
Route Details
Start Point: Kranji War Memorial
End Point: The War Memorial @ War Memorial Park
Key Points on route
Observance at Kranji War Memorial
Rest Point 1 @ 5km
Observance at Former Ford Factory
Rest Point 2 @ 12km
Pledge at Maju Camp
Rest Point 3 @ 16km
Rest Point 4 @ 20km
Observance at Civilian War Memorial
Order of Events
| Time | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2330 (14 Feb) | InPro | |
| 2345 | Safety Briefing | Led by TL Nadim |
| 2355 | Observance | Led by Alex Martin |
| 0001 (15 Feb) | Depart FUP-1 | |
| 0110 | Arrival RP-1 | |
| 0120 | Depart RP-1 | |
| 0220 | Arrive FUP-2 | |
| 0221 | Observance | Led by Adric Ong |
| 0230 | Depart FUP-2 | |
| 0330 | Arrive FUP-3/RP-2 | |
| 0331 | Water Parade | Led by Alex Voss |
| 0345 | Depart FUP-3 | |
| 0445 | Arrive RP-3 | |
| 0455 | Depart RP-3 | |
| 0555 | Arrive RP-4 | |
| 0605 | Depart RP-4 | |
| 0705 | Arrive FUP-4 | |
| 0710 | Observance, One Minute's Silence | Led by Mifie Gunawan |
| 0715 | Laying of Wreath | Led by Ng Huilian |
| 0720 | End of Memorial Hike |
Video Briefing (25/11 Conference Call)
FAQs
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Load. Participants must carry either a 10kg or 15kg load for the hike itself.
Pack. You may carry any suitable rucksack (either military or civilian) that can carry the required load.
Field Pack. Any hikers using SAF-issued field packs must camoflage them with rain covers.
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Footwear. Participating hikers must wear SAF-issued boots.
Long pants. Long pants must be worn for this hike. No shorts allowed.
Top. Hikers are allowed to wear any top for the hike itself.
Steadfast and Vigilant T-Shirt. All hikers must bring this t-shirt along for formal observances and photos.
No military attire. Beyond SAF-issued boots, no military attire should be worn.
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Training Programme. You will need to train for this hike both in your own time and by joining our regular hikes to prepare for the distance and load. We have provided a sample training program as a guideline. Whether you use this or not is up to you but.
Qualification Hikes. There will be Qualification Hikes organised where we will advise on your suitability for the main hike.
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All hikers are required to qualify by participating in the 3 Qualification Hikes leading up to the Memorial Hike.
The Organising Group reserves the right to deny participation to any hikers they feel have not trained sufficiently for the Memorial Hike or represent a health risk.
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Kranji War Memorial - Observance. Hikers to form up and conduct an Observance. Led by Alex Martin.
Former Ford Factory - Observance. Hikers to form up and observance to honor fallen Volunteers. Led by Adric Ong.
Maju Camp (Outside) - Water Parade. Hikers to form up and do a full water parade and a Pledge Recital. Led by Alex Voss.
War Memorial - Laying of Wreath. Hikers to form up for Observance, One Minute’s Silence and finally a Laying of Wreath. Observance and One Minute’s Silence led by Mifie Gunawan. Wreath layed by Ng Huilian.
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We will be operating a mobile aid station with 2 support volunteers. This will include hydration, refreshments, first aid and other facilities to support a safe hike.
The mobile aid station will be available at each rest stops.
Call for aid can be initiated by any hiker.
