Every Singaporean knows that we are a conscripted nation. Giving up 2-2Ā½ years of your life to train full-time as a soldier is no small sacrifice. So it comes as no surprise that there are still some who try ways and means toĀ evade their National Service (NS). However, there are some who actually come forward […]
Men change after they go through NS (National Service). Some of these changes are good and get nods of approval from their mothers and girlfriends. Some are inexplicable and get raised eyebrows instead. 1) You refer to all rooms as ‘bunk’ Your place of refuge and rest – except during Stand By […]
Tropical jungles form the backdrop for outfield exercises and training during NS (National Service). Those of us who have gone through it will vividly recall the smellĀ of the thick, humid air, the feel of boots squelching through mud, the sight of thick undergrowth closing in around you, and the sound of buzzing mosquitoes and myriad […]
If you are a Singaporean male who grew up in the 70s orĀ 80s and served NS in the woodland green camo uniform, this list of nostalgia is specially for you. Picture from Mothership Those were the days… 1)Ā When the Singapore Armoured Regiment still trained with the SM1 tank and M113 Ultra SM1 […]
SOC, sibei jialat IPPT, largi worse Everyday, doing PT With my rifle and my buddy and me-e-e! – Lament of the Recruit The SOC (Standard Obstacle Course) may be nicknamed ‘The Soldier’s Playground’, but it is actually more a place of nightmares than fun for many BMT (Basic Military Training) recruits. The whole Course, […]
3 new figurines will be coming soon to our Singapore Army range! We will be featuring the Standard Obstacle Course (SOC) low wall, low ropes and corridor. The soldiers will be accompanied with fixtures that were recreated from the actual SOC site. We even incorporated some cool movable parts! Stay tuned for more details! In […]
