Mrs Michelle Wong, a mediator, 52, shares how she supports and prepares her three sons – aged 22, 20 and 16 – in their National Service (NS) journey. She even took part in the Women’s Boot Camp 2019 to get a glimpse of the NS experience.
In view of the 2019 novel coronavirus situation, the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has enhanced measures at SAF camps and bases to safeguard the health of its soldiers while maintaining operational readiness. Senior Minister of State for Defence Heng Chee How visited the Basic Military Training Centre on 11 Feb to observe the measures that have been put in place.
The Red Berets continue to be on 24/7 standby to quickly respond to contingencies, and to train new batches even during the circuit breaker period.
SHE WAS THE LONGEST-SERVING WOMAN IN THE SIGNAL FORMATION AND HAS NOW JOINED BASIC MILITARY TRAINING CENTRE (BMTC) TO MAKE AN IMPACT AS ITS OLDEST FEMALE COMMANDER.
We've all met interesting commanders in Basic Military Training (BMT) whom we will remember forever. Find any of these familiar?
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has set up a new dedicated training school for service-fit recruits.
For those who are enlisting, this explainer can save your weekends - and "face". It’s no secret that the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is full of acronyms. Some are easily deciphered through common sense, while others take longer to decode.
After spending most of his life abroad, 3rd Sergeant (3SG) Arthur Chia returns to Singapore to serve his nation.
You’ve come this far in your Basic Military Training (BMT) and your first field camp looms. Here’s a cheat sheet on roughing it out like a soldier.
Basic Military Training, or BMT, is an initiation to the military for new recruits – you stay together in bunk, learn basic soldiering skills and adjust to the regimentation of a strict military lifestyle.
HE WAS A FULL-TIME NATIONAL SERVICEMAN (NSF) HIMSELF WHEN HE SAVED THE LIFE OF A FELLOW NSF. MEET SAF MEDAL FOR DISTINGUISHED ACT RECIPIENT MILITARY EXPERT 5 KOK KHEW FAI. SEE WHERE HIS JOURNEY IN THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE AIR FORCE HAS TAKEN HIM, AND HEAR WHY HE DID WHAT HE DID THAT FATEFUL DAY 10 YEARS AGO.
In this first-ever animated series on National Service, follow four fresh enlistees as they embark on a journey of self-discovery during Basic Military Training (BMT).
THE SINGAPORE ARMED FORCES (SAF) IS IMPLEMENTING STRICT MEASURES TO ENSURE RECRUITS' SAFETY AND WELL-BEING BEFORE RETURNING TO TRAINING AT PULAU TEKONG.
STRICTER SAFE DISTANCING MEASURES, MORE COURSES CONDUCTED ONLINE AND A SHORTENED DIRECT ENLISTMENT PROCESS - THESE ARE PART OF MEASURES IMPLEMENTED AT THE BASIC MILITARY TRAINING CENTRE (BMTC) TO MINIMISE THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19).
PIONEER visits two recruits (virtually, of course!) to find out how they've been keeping up with their Home-Based Learning (HBL).
“His journey in life is starting, and he is looking forward to it. It will not be filled with daily rainbows, and that is not what I wish for him. It is the acceptance by the SAF that has enabled him to correspondingly accept himself and strive on in life."
It’s like the first school term when you meet new friends, learn new skills and get used to the demands of your teachers (read: sergeants). We share eight tips to help you during Basic Military Training (BMT).
Back when he was in the obese company in Basic Military Training (BMT), 2nd Lieutenant (2LT) Hamaran Muthayya pushed himself at every physical training.
Journalist Thrina Tham discovers there’s more to grenade throwing than just tossing a small explosive.
This Mother's Day, watch recruits from Leopard Coy showing their appreciation for the support their mums have provided in their BMT journey.
If an average boy like me could emerge as a confident soldier, then so can you.
Join the first batch of BMT recruits in 2024 for their first day of National Service.
It's a rite of passage that all new recruits in Basic Military Training (BMT) must go through in their journey to becoming full-fledged soldiers in the Singapore Armed Forces.
Private (PTE) (NS) Ryan Lian, a new face in the Ah Boys To Men (ABTM) franchise, shares his journey in becoming an actor.
