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Do they have vegetarian food in basic training?

Do they have vegetarian food in basic training?

The short answer is no. The chow hall has a few vegetable options to choose from for each meal. These most often served vegetables include broccoli, peas and corn. Even if you’re in the field, and a chow hall is not available, recruits eat MREs (Meals Ready to Eat).

Can you be a vegetarian bodybuilder?

It’s a common misconception that it is difficult to build muscle on a vegetarian diet. After all, a chicken breast or steak provides much more protein per ounce than beans or whole grains. But building muscle as a vegetarian is absolutely doable.

What is the role of the Singapore Guards?

The Guards are an infantry formation in the Singapore Armed Forces specializing in rapid deployment, heliborne and amphibious operations, maneuver warfare and urban combat. Highly mobile, they are the expeditionary spearhead of the Singapore Army.

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Are there any vegetarian MREs in the military?

Yes, there are even vegetarian MREs. In certain circumstances you may be forced to eat meat, but these would be uncommon. The military is accomondating, but at the end of the day, a life and death business. They will not let you starve yourself to the point where you are dangerous to yourself or others.

What happened to the 1st Battalion Singapore Guards?

In view of its operational role, the ITD was removed from the brigade and the Singapore Armed Forces Guards Unit (SAFGU) was added to the two remaining battalions. On 1 July 1977, SAFGU was renamed as 1st Battalion, Singapore Guards.

What happened to the 7th Singapore Infantry Regiment?

This arrangement lasted until 1980, when 7th SIB was re-organized into a formation consisting of Guardsmen only. The Commando battalions became independent, and 7th SIR returned to the grouping. It was renamed 3rd Battalion, Singapore Guards.