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A new 33-minute Straits Times documentary follows the National Service (NS) journey of four Singaporean recruits, documenting their transformation from pre-enlistment physical training to completing Basic Military Training (BMT). The film captures the physical and mental challenges they faced, including field camp, live-firing exercises and the graduation route march, highlighting how NS shaped their resilience and confidence. Two of the recruits came from Singapore’s polytechnics. Javis Goh, an NP Diploma in Aerospace Engineering alumnus, lost significant weight before enlistment to improve his fitness, while Haravin Shaun Sivakumar, an SP Diploma in Biomedical Science alumnus, initially missed his IPPT due to illness but went on to complete the training journey. The documentary showcases their personal growth and the lasting impact of National Service. Similar news reported in Redhot Singapore.

[The Straits Times]