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The illustrations depict several familiar scenes that would be recognizable to those that have spent time on the island as part of National Service NS.

These include details about the individual components that make up the SAR21 assault rifle, the anatomy of a grenade, and the scenes from the live firing range. One thing I have learnt through drawing is that there are so many interesting and beautiful things about the Army. Drawing has helped me to slow down and appreciate the aspects of BMT. Fill up the following to claim your prize. Faith Struggling to get used to NS life? Under the Enlistment Act, I was due to enlist on July, 5 Rush to wait, wait to rush.

Exercise Christ-in-me: How to keep the faith during NS The whole adjustment period made me realise my priorities were not in the right place. If you have gone through NS, what would you have done differently? How can you be a blessing to someone in camp right now?

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I had a great time doing my national service in the Republic of Singapore Navy. Photos: Ng Kai. Have mutual respect for one another Take it from me: You have to remember the SAF is a military organization, so while your superiors may only be years older, they still outrank you. Here's wishing you a great experience in NS, guys! View this post on Instagram.

Top Posts. Common adjustment issues include:. Food — Your son might not get his favourite food all the time, but encouraging him to be adaptable is great for building his character and resilience. Sleeping difficulties — Adapting to a new environment can be stressful. Inability to fall asleep, broken sleep; nightmares or waking up too early are common and will eventually go away as recruits acclimatise to their new environment.

Anxiety — Feelings of loneliness and worry are normal settling-in emotions, so him knowing that he has his full family support will help him to adjust faster and better. Stress — Feeling stressed out is perhaps the most normal emotion for young recruits. However, like most things, this feeling usually goes away when he has had some time to adjust. Mood swings — Feelings of worthlessness, loss of interest, enthusiasm, irritability are also some other aspects of emotions that your son may experience.

As a full-time NS man, your son will spend a considerable amount of time outdoors which may lead to unforeseen circumstances.