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Is national service difficult?
Some may find it challenging, while others may feel it is an absolute rite of passage that makes every boy a man. Whichever way, homesickness, financial burdens, stress, communal living and relationship strife are just some of the things to expect.
How do I recruit best at BMT?
Eight tips to survive BMT
- Guard your rifle. Never leave your rifle out of sight; hang on to it especially during a field camp.
- One for all, all for one. Be nice to your buddy.
- Bring a permanent marker.
- Bring clothes hangers.
- Bring more sets of underwear.
- Apply vaseline before route marches.
- Exercise.
- Enjoy the process.
How do I prepare for national service?
We have some suggestions to help you prepare yourself mentally for National Service (NS): Adopt a positive perception towards rules and regulations as it will help you develop self-discipline and resilience. Learn to do your own laundry and clean your own room. Control your expenses and live within a fixed budget.
How do I prepare for enlistment?
Preparing for Basic Training
- Physical Preparation for Basic Training: What You Should Know First.
- Body Types, Body Fat, and Fitness.
- Start Slowly and Work Up.
- Warm Up, Cool Down.
- Choose Your Workout Carefully.
- Some Branches of Military Service Swim, Some Do Not.
- Don’t Neglect Walking and Hiking.
What should I bring to enlistment?
You should wear a collared shirt, long trousers and shoes. Singlets, bermuda shorts, shorts, slippers or sandals are not allowed as you will be taking your oath of allegiance and it is a solemn ceremony.
Is there free time in BMT?
When I got off dorm guard duty, it would be time for lights out, and you can’t read mail after lights out, either. At the end of the duty day, the drill instructor will enter the barracks, call out names and pass out mail. You’re then usually granted about one hour of free time to read your mail.
How does national service work in Singapore?
National Service (NS) is a term that describes the national policy in Singapore that requires all embodied male citizens of Singapore and second-generation permanent residents (PRs) to serve a period of compulsory service in the uniformed services when they reach the age of majority, although women may also volunteer.
How do you pass basic training?
Follow them, and you’ll be in good shape to pass!
- Shut Up and Listen. The basic rule of thumb is that recruits should be seen and not heard.
- You Don’t Make the Rules.
- Pick Me.
- Prioritize.
- Stay Focused.
- Help Your Buddy.
- Break the Rules at Your Own Risk.
- Do Not Question the Logic Behind What You’re Doing.