Supporting your son’s National Service journey
If your son or ward is required to serve National Service (NS), learn how you can guide him through his journey.
Things to note
Important information to support your son or ward’s preparation for National Service (NS).
What to expect after your son or ward receives his Exit Permit letter.
It is important for the nominated parent or guardian to verify and endorse the medical information provided by your son or ward during medical screening.
Learn more about NS pre-enlistment and track your son or ward’s enlistment progress with ease on LifeSG.
About National Service (NS)
Understand your son or ward’s responsibilities.
Useful information
Learn about the requirements and preparations as part of your son or ward’s NS journey.
Common parent concerns
Learn about the structures in place to support your son or ward’s education, health, and well-being.
Education
Health and well-being
Your son or ward undergoes a medical screening so that he can be assigned an appropriate Physical Employment Standard (PES) grade for NS.
If your son or ward was given PES D, learn more about the medical review process and documents required.
Learn more about pre-enlistee IPPT and potential 8-week reduction in NS duration for your son or ward.
After enlistment
What to wear, bring, and expect on this significant milestone day for your son or ward.
Find out more about your son or ward’s basic training and how living in camp is like.
Extensive safety measures are put in place to protect all our soldiers, including your son or ward.
Ensuring your son or ward’s mental health and well-being is taken care of through various support systems.
Hear from other parents
Learn from the experiences of parents who have been there, done that.
