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).
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
Medical screening for pre-enlistees
Your son or ward undergoes a medical screening so that he can be assigned an appropriate Physical Employment Standard (PES) grade for NS.
Medical reviews
If your son or ward was given PES D, learn more about the medical review process and documents required.
Pre-enlistee IPPT and NS duration
Learn more about pre-enlistee IPPT and potential 8-week reduction in NS duration for your son or ward.
After enlistment
Enlistment day
What to wear, bring, and expect on this significant milestone day for your son or ward.
Life in NS
Find out more about your son or ward’s basic training and how living in camp is like.
Safety during NS
Extensive safety measures are put in place to protect all our soldiers, including your son or ward.
Well-being during NS
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.
