Why We Serve - Our NS Stories: Episode 1 [The Early Years of National Service]

"At that time, the question was, are you ready to stand up for the challenge or will you give up? And if you give up, where will the next generation be?"

In Part 1 of the new video series "Why We Serve – Our NS Stories", Robert Yeo and other pioneer National Servicemen from the Singapore Armed Forces share their stories of perseverance, and commitment to the cause. Tune in to these stories to find out more about the challenges of building the Army, Navy and Air Force from scratch.

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[traderghost]

I stood up to the challenge and served. And now my son also served. And I expect his sons to serve too. The fact that we can have the next generation after us in this land is a good enough reason for why we serve.

[zackexgunners]

My father Sgt Samsuri is one of the instructors for the first intake of National Service until the early 70's ..

[simonsimon]

My China mother saved me from the first batch of OCS* Pasir Laba tought trainings from the Israelis instructors(battle-tested)* the letter is personally signed by our 1st Defence Minister Dr Goh Keng Swee....to sum up with one word for the 1st Batch OCS...SHIONG!

[bigez]

u will only learn to appreciate their efforts when u see them training n trying their best in person

yesterdays or todays soldiers

[simonsimon]

SAF was formed to delay the 'British pullout' which could 'paralysed' the whole of Singapore economy from the British investments of job creations for the locals. So, in 1966 our first Defence Minister Dr Goh Keng Swee formed the SAF OCS at Pasir Laba Camp. Five years later in 1971, the British pull-out completely with her 'last farewell'. Now, Singapore is eveready to defend herself with the British legacy of Changi Hospital and BMH(British Military Hospital now Alexandra Hospital).

[yvvonelee]

When you watched Russia invading Ukraine without a second thought, untrained men and women suddenly want to learn how to use a weapon to fight back, well it is just too late. If they had citizen soldiers, reserves and regular forces. Putin had to think many times. Luckily, Russian forces are not up to their forefathers standard. Thank you, all SG service men in the Armed Forces and Civil Defence

Hope this doesn't mean the wospec series is cancelled. Only 3 clips so far.

[raditya]

hmmm I amazed when I know singapura navy in past time so small comparing with neighboor in that time (malay and RI)

[rainmanben]

I look to my right Muslim brother, on my left my Indian kaki. We look forward our freedom. So we fight for each other freedom not just mine, not just my race but Singapore.. Every Singaporean son and daughters

[rommeltan]

After watching the video my tears just roll down not because I am sad but I am so proud as a Singaporean . A small nation with different race and religion but we stand together and protect and fight for this country.

[zackexgunners]

My father is one of the instructors for the first badge of national service..most of them can't follow the tough training from the 2 SIR instructors..

[avengyy]

1:42 that first guy rowing the boat thou

[Police-jg]

Watch this documentary the draft dilemma by journeyman pictures on what happen when countries abolish mandatory military service.

[maclee]

here's the worth on an army conscript.

[fckingsg]

DO YEW SERVE KOPI OR T.XI???/WAHAHHAHAAAA