Last updated 30 April 2024
You will start your journey as a full-time National Serviceman (NSF) with basic training. The length and type of basic training you receive will depend on:
During the initial phase of basic training, you must stay in camp throughout. This can be between 10 to 19 days, depending on which service you are enlisted to.
After that, you will be able to return home (book out) during weekends and public holidays if you do not have any training scheduled on those days.
9 weeks
Basic soldiering skills
Fitness tests such as IPPT
BMTC in Pulau Tekong
Other SAF units
17 weeks (8 weeks of Physical Training Phase + 9 weeks BMT)
Basic soldiering skills
Training to improve physical fitness
Fitness tests such as IPPT
BMTC in Pulau Tekong
Other SAF units
9 weeks
Basic soldiering skills [For PES B2 only]
Training for IPPT, but can be excused up to two static stations
BMTC in Pulau Tekong
19 weeks
Training to improve physical fitness
Basic soldiering skills
Fitness tests such as IPPT
BMTC in Pulau Tekong
9 weeks
Basic soldiering skills
Preparation for vocational training
BMTC School V in Kranji Camp 2
9 weeks
Basic soldiering skills
Preparation for vocational training
BMTC School V in Kranji Camp 2
All training will be held at the National Service Training Centre, Civil Defence Academy.
4 weeks
Basic skills of a Civil Defence Rescuer
Fitness tests such as IPPT
12 weeks (8 weeks of Physical Training Phase + 4 weeks BRT)
Training to improve physical fitness
Basic skills of a Civil Defence Rescuer
Fitness tests such as IPPT
4 weeks
Basic skills of a Civil Defence Rescuer
Training for IPPT, but can be excused up to two static stations
4 weeks
Basic skills of a Civil Defence Rescuer
12 weeks (8 weeks of Physical Training Phase + 4 weeks PES A or B1 BRT)
Training to improve physical fitness
Basic skills of a Civil Defence Rescuer
4 weeks
Basic skills of a Civil Defence Rescuer
5 days
Civil Defence Systems
SCDF Core Values
National Education
Regimentation and Discipline
All training will be held at Home Team Academy.
14 weeks
Basic Policing knowledge and skills
Fitness tests such as IPPT
22 weeks (8 weeks of Physical Training Phase + 14 weeks POBC)
Training to improve physical fitness
Basic Policing knowledge and skills
Fitness tests such as IPPT
14 weeks
Basic Policing knowledge and skills
Training for IPPT, but can be excused from up to two static stations
8 weeks
Basic Policing knowledge and skills
22 weeks (8 weeks of Physical Training Phase + 14 weeks POBC)
Training to improve physical fitness
Basic Policing knowledge and skills
8 weeks
Basic Policing knowledge and skills
10 days
SG Secure
SPF Core Values
Regimentation and Discipline
You will be given a list of items upon your enlistment. This includes your uniform, clothes, shoes, and other training necessities. The full list of items given can be viewed under the respective service:
You will live in a common bunk together with enlistees from different walks of life, race, and religion. Together, you are responsible for the cleanliness of your living quarters.
You will be provided with 3 meals a day. If there is night training, a night snack will be given. All meals are carefully planned to provide proper nutrition for training and recovery. If you have dietary restrictions or food allergies, you should inform your officers upon enlistment.
After basic training is completed, you:
Visit the Central Manpower Base (CMPB) website to learn more about life in NS in the SAF, SCDF, and SPF.