National Service in Singapore, (commonly known as NS), requires all male Singaporean citizens and second-generation permanent residents who have reached the age of 18 to register for national service compulsorily. Depending on physical and medical fitness, they serve two year period as Full Time National Servicemen (NSFs), either in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), Singapore Police Force (SPF), or the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). Thus, all able-bodied young boys are encouraged to lead a healthy lifestyle to benefit a 2-month off as a 'bonus' incentive.
When a conscript completes his full...