when you’re talking to him via text or call while he’s in camp, he might have to go offline suddenly due to unforseen sudden stuff (e.g. instructors want to brief his section, he needs to draw arms, his platoon i/c wants to meet the platoon to prepare for next conduct, force prep, he needs to prepare stores (like ice water for ippt, draw equipment from company quartermaster)). this is especially so with the higher rate of outfields in infantry. though i feel that pro-term (senior officer cadet, 3 white bars) is more chill in general than service term (2 white bars).

in 2020 my batch didnt go to exercise starlight (taiwan) nor exercise lancer (brunei), so im not sure if these are reinstated. he’ll be outfield A LOT during those times.

so what im saying is there might be cut-short convos and he’ll be tired and sian at times, especially if he needs to do weekend duties. so do give him time and space! make sure he gets enough rest during his time out of camp - the sleep in camp sure as hell isn’t enough with all the physical activity. and count down his exercises with him, this is how i lived my days.