Before I became MO, I was in the SIR Band (called that during my days). Worst are the NDP and (even worse) SAF Day. We always get the SAF day and not other bands - first to get into the field, and the last to leave the field. We have a birds-eye view of the entire parade square, and so it was interesting to see officers etc fainting like flies in the hot sun one by one while we remained standing throughout the parade. NDP - called to be a fanfare player. But the problem is I'm always on bugle - so have to attend all the funerals and the other parades. Always made to stand in awkward places (usually somewhere high up).
Remember during one POP parade in Nee Soon Camp - I had to climb to the top of the building (roof) - that must have been at least 10-12 stories high (where the canteen is). They build a wooden plank that stuck out into the air. A few steps forwards and it's drop to my death. And the wind was strong. Hard to keep still while playing "last post" due to the wind. That was one scary experience. Gave a new meaning to "walk the plank". My Encik was very sympathetic and stood behind me all the time - perhaps to try to catch me if I should fall off, although I doubt he would be fast enough if that actually happened...
Anyway, after become MO, more exciting stories, but sorry cannot share.