r/NationalServiceSG • • 14d ago

Enlistment Enlistment megathread - September 2026

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Use this to ask questions related to your BMT enlistment. See all dates on CMPB's websites. If you see the dreaded "Maintenance Notification", use this website.

If you have any issues, please contact the mods.


r/NationalServiceSG • • 6d ago

Weekly Weekly questions and discussions - October 08, 2026

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Use this to ask smaller questions or for discussions.

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r/NationalServiceSG • • 2h ago

Question How many more surgeries should I go for?

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I have done three surgeries and spent more than 90% of my time this year on MC and HL, how do I expand it?


r/NationalServiceSG • • 2h ago

Question Stuck on what to do next (Mental Health)

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I’m genuinely at a loss about what to do next, and would appreciate advice from anyone who’s been in a similar situation.

For context, I was revocated from one vocation to another due to an unrelated undisclosed issue and subsequently posted to a different unit.

I’ve been experiencing panic symptoms (note that I say symptoms because I want to avoid from self-diagnosis) even before NS, but I managed to push through BMT because I could cope using my own self-regulation strategies.

However, after reaching my previous unit, my panic symptoms gradually worsened to the point where my usual coping strategies stopped working (no clue why i feel that way esp that there were barely any strenuous conducts). I eventually mustered up the courage to report sick and received a referral to SCC. Honestly, I felt quite relieved because I thought I’d finally have the opportunity to seek professional help and learn how to manage these symptoms better.

Unfortunately, since I would be moving to another camp, I was told that my appointment would have to be postponed indefinitely esp because the current camp is a temporary posting.

I haven’t really had the opportunity to speak to my current unit’s superiors about my situation. I’m also unsure who I should approach in my current unit, especially since I’m still trying to settle into the new posting and my reporting arrangements are temporary hence a change of direct superiors soon.

I’ve considered going to IMH, but I’m hesitant because I’m afraid that I’m overreacting or that my symptoms aren’t serious enough to warrant going there. My experience with the MO at my previous unit also left me feeling somewhat dismissed, although I understand that there may have been reasons for how the consultation went. It made me question myself and whether I was being overdramatic, even though the symptoms genuinely affected me.

On top of that, my current temporary camp involves travelling roughly two hours each way. This arrangement will last about 2 weeks but I don't know what future arrangements will be and that makes everything feel even more uncertain and overwhelming to manage the panic. I'm honestly only managing to cope because this temporary arrangement allows me to be physically with my family. Having them around has been one of the biggest things helping me get through this period.

If I can’t get a SCC appointment soon and my symptoms continue worsening, would it be reasonable to seek help at IMH instead of waiting? I've been in limbo coming to almost a month already if it includes waiting for posting in my previous unit and idk how long I can handle this.

I genuinely want to get the symptoms under control and figure out how to manage my situation properly. Would really appreciate any advice. Thank you.


r/NationalServiceSG • • 18h ago

Question NSFs do yall use sunscreen?

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Hello nsman uncle here. One of my close friends just got diagnosed with early stage skin cancer I just realised how much sun exposure we got as recruits or just trng in general, esp under super hot sun. This was early 2010s.

We had a bunkmate who used sunscreen frequently and ppl called him "kiasi" for that but actl now realised he was prob being smart. I feel like as an SAF we're becoming more scientific and from my friend's experience hope this is one way we're looking out for soldier welfare.


r/NationalServiceSG • • 17h ago

Question Chances of an SBU or MP raid?

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long story short, someone in camp got caught for using Kpod. Will they only SBU that company? Or will other companies also kena?


r/NationalServiceSG • • 23h ago

Question What number PSI until i can WFH

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Can ask daddy lawrence wong to suspend all outside activities for NSFs alrdy leh. Today damn rabak at west side my eyes cmi alrdy then the medical centre all full of nsfs


r/NationalServiceSG • • 3h ago

Question Mo say will downpes me but it’s been more than a month

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For context MO say will pes me down but it’s been more than a month and I have no idea when will it come.

How long does it usually take?


r/NationalServiceSG • • 1d ago

📚 Resource How many cigarette-equivalent smoke particles have we breathed in? A personal haze-tracking project.

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Hey there! I am just another bored Singaporean that has personally felt that the latest shift in government message to 24h PSI and 1h PM2.5 has unintentionally deflated the raw numbers we have been observing daily, and has also just been a bit disorienting for those of us that grew up with our old 3h PSI numbers throughout the mid 2010s haze period.

Thus, I just made a small project that does the following:

  1. Bring back the 3h PSI as an indicator that can be viewed (using the old 3h PSI formula based off on PM2.5 concentration)
  2. Adding a 1h PSI indicator (which converts the 1h PM2.5 into our PSI scale, as I feel the PM2.5 scale is frankly quite confusing with weird bandings)
  3. Draws directly from the NEA API which allows it to be updated quicker than the official NEA haze site.
  4. Has a not-so-fun conversion of our haze into equivalent cigarettes :(
Here is the adjustable 1h, 3h and 24h PSI along with recommendations!
Here is the region split of the metrics
Here is a nice rolling average, where you can change it to a 1h/3h/24h rolling average in either PM2.5 or PSI
A "fun" conversion into the number of equivalent cigarettes we smoke daily
A slightly more detailed recommendations list

I would love to get more feedback on possible functionalities, and hopefully this helps you with clarity as much as it has done for me!

Link: https://haze-tracker.pages.dev/


r/NationalServiceSG • • 6h ago

Question Help is their any way I can get exemption from ns

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Been to imh must I give a memo to pcc saying exemption form imh idk what to do at this point I'm broke so I can't afford private


r/NationalServiceSG • • 1d ago

Question Rebmt-ing at Kranji School 5

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Hello, I’m being recalled to do my re-bmt at Kranji School 5, I’m Pes C9 and I’m excused perm from:

Permanently Exempted (Handling of Firearms)
Permanently Exempted (Live firing, firing of blanks)
Permanently Exempted (Grenades & Explosives)
Permanently Exempted (Sharps)
Permanently Exempted (Stay In)

Does anyone have any experience and is willing to share how rebmt life may look like? And also what do I bring or pack?


r/NationalServiceSG • • 1d ago

Meta 1SIR ATEC DONE WGTTTTTTTTTT

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OWADIO


r/NationalServiceSG • • 1d ago

Discussion 580+ days to ORD but unit life is great so I stop dreading the days.

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I mean ofc there are days that are busier, but hey unit life for me is not so bad. I mean I can't complain about things since I am ASA.

I mean my fellow ASA in office are nice and friendly. Superiors are also good. I mean I legit feel Abit sad knowing if it's my last day there...


r/NationalServiceSG • • 1d ago

Question NS FIT@Home no slots available

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there are no slots available for NS Fit@home until Jan next year? Anyone managed to book?


r/NationalServiceSG • • 1d ago

Question Advice for next BMT intake date and Re-BMT

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Im a NSF who OOC and did not pass out from BMT when I was a recruit, I only got posted out from BMT. Currently Im in my vocation doing well but my superior told me that I was sent for re-bmt. I managed to skip 1 FFI session (medical screening), I will be honest I do not want to re-bmt again I only left 7 months more to ORD and I wanted to sign on but not in SAF. Is there any experienced NSF out there who actually did skipped the "re-bmt", I need help and advice 😭 Will I be asked again to re-bmt?


r/NationalServiceSG • • 1d ago

Question For National Athletes PES E serving NS

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Is it true that PES E are not granted Full-Pay Unrecorded Leave (FPUL) for competitions unlike the higher PES NS men?


r/NationalServiceSG • • 1d ago

Question extension to outfield possible? concerned

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hi for context my bf is in ns right now and he’s at outfield in xwb… he said he would come back today but he didnt. :( Is it possible something happened, or can saf make them stay out longer than planned? ty :’

edit: ty everyone!! he just came back! was indeed unpacking and everything :) happy nsgf


r/NationalServiceSG • • 2d ago

AMA ❓ Days to ORD? I'll start first, 120😆

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title


r/NationalServiceSG • • 1d ago

Question How is life as army engineer in maintenance and engineering support?

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Are there any regulars in maintenance and engineering support? Can you share how is working life like?

Specifically, how is the WLB like working there? Are there many outfields? Is the 8-530 schedule actually followed? Etc


r/NationalServiceSG • • 1d ago

Question Friend Referred to NUH by CPMB and now stuck

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My pre-enlist friend just went for the first consultation at NUH, now doctor wants to refer to another clinic/2nd appointment..

But CMPB does not want to cover the appointment fee, how & what happens if there's no next appointment?


r/NationalServiceSG • • 2d ago

Question First ICT after ORD for 10y (Pec C- storeman)

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ORD-ed 10y then get called up first time for reservist - 2 weeks of high key follow by 2 weeks of mob manning zzz

What to expect?? Stay in or stay out?

Suppose to report to KC3 next month but no information yet.

Tired calling and WhatsApp the number in the letter and the guy (some DXO??) told me to wait no info yet


r/NationalServiceSG • • 2d ago

Question SCS pro term Postings 70/26

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Hi guys, currently in Week 5 of the 7-week Foundation Term in SCS School 3, and I'm hoping to get Signals Pro Term.

I'm quite worried about getting Infantry Pro Term, so I'm hoping to hear from people who have gone through SCS or know how the vocation allocation works.

I'm Singaporean

I'm not Mono Intake

I indicated interest for signals

I told my PCs about wanting to go signals.

I should have high security clearance, considering I have 2 older siblings who have served, and one of them was in the Air-Force.


r/NationalServiceSG • • 2d ago

Question Where should I get started on upskilling during my NS time.

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Was recommend by a friend to try out NTUC hub but am trying to seek out other options too. Because I'm currently working in a medical centre so there will be overnight duties so might clash some of the classes. Will be making use of my offs to upskill and study.

Do UNIs offer these short courses as well?

Was thinking maybe to learn CAD or programming as a skill. Might be open to more


r/NationalServiceSG • • 2d ago

Question Do i really need to cut hair in a BMT school V recourse?

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Whats the point sia, go there also shake leg do jackshit.

Anyways, i need help
I enlisted jan 5th 2026 and ord 4th nov 2027
My recourse is 5th jan 2027
Do i need to cut my hair??
Anyone with similar experience pls lmk, from what i have seen on similar posts, i probably need to cut but i rlly dw sia

At the same time, my sergeant said his TO back in his previous unit didnt need to shave during his recourse


r/NationalServiceSG • • 3d ago

Question ns spf january intake 2027

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hello so i got posted to SPF on 11 nov so i took my ippt and passed, after that they say my intake will be in 2 months so like in january, basically i js want to know if am i still in SPF or will they change me to scdf/army cuz i passed ippt.