There were 30,429 citizen births in 2022
Singapore’s total population stood at 5.92 million as at June 2023
The citizen population increased by 1.6% from 3.55 million in June 2022 to 3.61 million in June 2023.
(12-05-2024, 08:27 PM)Tangsen Wrote: I miss NS ….. carefree days
(12-05-2024, 08:27 PM)Tangsen Wrote: I miss NS ….. carefree days
(13-05-2024, 08:44 AM)p1acebo Wrote: In the past, I dunno what is the selection criteria for leadership positions when doing NS. I know 2 skoolmates. Chow keng, idle but briliant with tripods. Both of them went on to serve in SPF as inspectors. Cbl job.
One good friend and primary skoolmate was very seow on, super capable wnd he went on to train at OCS. I dunno if it is his attitude or what but sometime happened. He became overtrained corporal instead.
After his studies he migrated to Australia.
(13-05-2024, 11:25 AM)Niubee Wrote: Modern warfare... u see Israel. Iran and the proxies are eroding Israel advantages. SLowly grind Israel and using drone tech to hit here and there everywhere. SG cant do much in these situations..
(12-05-2024, 09:48 PM)Manthink Wrote: You damn lucky....serving as rifle men or storeman ?
Mine kenna attached to pretty active operational unit - The experience is anything BUT feeling "cheated".
Hope that answers TS question.
(13-05-2024, 10:16 AM)Goldmine Wrote: Its National Service to country. 2.5 yrs is nothing. Get it done with. National service was mooted in 1967 after Singapore Independence to create and army for defence of our nation and it is still now. Not for protection of new citizen or foreigner. It is a deterrence for any potential enemy.
(14-05-2024, 11:21 AM)K88 shu shu Wrote: No wor.Me gained from the SAF. The navy taught me many things which I gainfully used to enhance my career in corporate life.
Me served as driver fetching CO and got a SGP driving license when ROD.
Now making living by driving grab.