Can I choose my NS vocation?

You can now indicate your interest in the various vocations of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), Singapore Police Force (SPF). To help you make an informed decision, we have prepared this handbook to provide some insight into the different vocations of the three uniformed Services.

How do I join SAF SOF?

The recruitment process is open to all members of the Singapore Armed Forces, provided they pass a selection test. Upon passing the test and completing a year of basic training, trainees receive a red beret and become fully inducted into the SOF, in addition to becoming a member of the Commando Formation.

How long is the Commando course in SAF?

9-month
Commando Company Training Upon returning to Singapore from Brunei, they mark the completion of their 9-month-long training stint with a 72 kilometer route march, which is composed of a 35 kilometer route march, a simple raid mission, and then the final 35 kilometer route march back to Hendon Camp.

What is NS admin time?

Make sure you always have “7 hours of uninterrupted rest” Thankfully, there’s usually an hour or so of “admin time” before lights out. This extra time is great for bonding with your fellow recruits and doing area cleaning, but you can also take it as extra sleep time – something that all recruits could definitely use.

Where do I go after BMT?

You can also be directly assigned upon completion of BMT to be a Transport Supervisor, Supply Supervisor or Administration Supervisor to undergo the Transport Specialist Cadet Course (TSCC), Supply Specialist Cadet Course (SSCC) or Administration Specialist Cadet Course respectively at various Training Institutes.

How do you become a commando?

Description. The Commando is a tower that could have been obtained through triumphing the Area 51 map in Normal+ mode as part of the Area 51 Event. It cannot be bought in the store.

Can you fail BMT?

​Yes, it is possible to fail basic training. You could go through the trouble of leaving your home, job, family and friends and come back a failure. In fact, this happens to about 15\% of recruits who join the military every year. Too many recruits I speak to think that it is impossible to fail basic training.

Are Guards special forces?

The Army National Guard’s 19th and 20th Special Forces Groups give you the opportunity to be elite in your civilian life and your military life. Members of both units maintain the same certifications and qualifications, complete the same training, and perform the same missions as Active Duty Green Berets.

How do I prepare for Commando training?

Here is the top 10 list:

1. Have a Solid Running Base. You not only will run everywhere you go, but you will be running quickly with a backpack.
2. Leg Endurance and Muscle Stamina.
3. Strong Lower Back.
4. Land Navigation.
5. Ruck Running.
6. Shoulder PT.
7. Swim.
8. Attitude.