Prior to the formation of National Service, The two regular battalions were the First Singapore Infantry Regiment (1 SIR) and the Second Singapore Infantry Regiment (2 SIR), formed in 1957 and (a)   respectively.

Besides these initial steps, the Ministry of Interior and Defence also planned for the long-term development of the capabilities of the Singapore Army by establishing the volunteer-based (a)   Defence Force in December 1965 to replace the Singapore Volunteer Corps.

The army also gained its air and sea elements with the establishment of the Singapore Naval Volunteer Force in January 1966 and the Singapore Air Defence Command in September 1968, which became the Republic of Singapore (a)   and Republic of Singapore Air Force respectively on 1 April 1975.

The People’s Defence Force (PDF) was established as a part-time paramilitary defence force following the enactment of the People’s Defence Force Act 1965. The PDF’s predecessor was the Singapore (a)   Corps (SVC), which began in July 1854.

During its formative years, the PDF had about 3,200 (a)   who were placed in a number of battalions, including the original 10th PDF infantry battalion, engineers unit, artillery unit and a women’s battalion.

RSS (a)   (P68) was the first ship of the Republic of Singapore Navy.

The Infantry is the branch of an army made up of units trained to fight on (a)   .

The picture shows Goh Keng (a)   hanging out with Lee Kuan Yew at a community centre.

Shortly after the start of World War II, Goh Keng Swee joined the Singapore Volunteer Corps, a local militia which was part of the (a)   Settlements Volunteer Force, but returned to his previous work after the fall of Singapore.

As Minister for Interior and (a)   between August 1965 and August 1967, Dr. Goh introduced the idea of National Service to quickly build up Singapore’s military forces. 

Military vehicles in Singapore today still have (a)   plates ending with the letters MID.

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In the 1960s, part-time soldiers trained on (a)   so that it would affect their weekday jobs.

(a)   officers also volunteered to serve in the PDF in the 1960s.

In the 1960s, not many Singaporeans considered working as full-time soldiers which were also known as (a)   .

In the year (a)   , the government passed a law requiring all medically fit 18-year-old male citizens to undergo a period of compulsory military training.

The reservists are today as known as Operationally (a)   National Servicemen.

(a)   day marks the moment where all Singapore citizens and Permanent Resident males embark on their National Service journey.

Under the Enlistment Act, all male Singapore Citizens and Permanent (a)   , unless exempted are required to serve National Service (NS).

When National Service was first introduced in 1967, it drew (a)   reactions from Singaporeans.

Initially, street (a)   were organised by people who were strongly against the idea of National Service.

(a)   were also invited to send their sons off on enlistment day.

Many (a)   containing information about National Service were also produced and given out to ease the concerns of family members.

F-15SG (a)   Aircraft

The (a)   AFV is a tracked Singaporean armoured fighting vehicle jointly developed by ST Engineering, Defence Science and Technology Agency, and the Singapore Army.

The Independence-class Littoral (a)   Vessel (LMV) is a class of eight surface platforms that are slated to replace the Fearless-class patrol vessel of the Republic of Singapore Navy.

In 2008, the 3rd Generation of pixelised (a)   is introduced.

Helmets in the past were made of plastic and steel. After 1987, helmets were made from (a)   , a light but strong synthetic material.

Before 1995, combat rations consist of (a)   food and hardtack biscuits. The bulky and heavy rations were difficult to carry and consume.

The Individual Physical (a)   Test (IPPT) comprises 3 stations – Push-Ups, Sit-Ups and 2.4km Run. To pass, you need to score a minimum of 1 point in each station, and achieve a total score of at least 51 out of 100 points. The IPPT scoring system is calibrated to your age, and you will receive different incentive awards depending on the total score.

In 1982, MINDEF took over Pulau (a)   for training activities.

The SAR 21, which replaces the M16S1, is produced in (a)   (country).

In 2010, the (a)   Obstacle Course (SOC) is redesigned to better emulate an actual combat environment.

During the Police Officers Basic Course, national servicemen learn about Singapore's criminal laws, and were trained in police operations and (a)   tactics.

The SPF continues to fight crime to ensure the safety and security of Singapore. The police officers are trained and (a)   to deal with incidents effectively and efficiently.

Full-time NS for SPF was only introduced in the year (a)   .

SPF police officers wear body-worn (a)   to help with police investigations and the gathering of evidence.

Part-time NS officers were identified by their characteristic (a)   (colour) lanyards from 1969 to 1981.

Members of Vigilante Corps were trained in basic law, unarmed (a)   and first aid.

National Servicemen work on the (a)   line to fight terrorism.