<![CDATA[How to become an officer?]]>Hi, my son is enlisting for National Service next year. Does anybody know how he can become an officer? Where can I find info from? :?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/16886/how-to-become-an-officerRSS for NodeWed, 13 May 2026 00:57:43 GMTWed, 08 Dec 2010 04:54:24 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to How to become an officer? on Fri, 20 Nov 2020 04:45:13 GMT]]>display leadership qualities. ace the shooting and fitness tests

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2003205https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2003205Fri, 20 Nov 2020 04:45:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to become an officer? on Thu, 08 Aug 2019 08:28:29 GMT]]>So many Singaporeans default every year on their NS obligations. I want to know:

a. Why these persons come back to Singapore after 4-5 years and still do their NS? If the idea was to try to default, why come back and do NS.
b. Why these guys are jaled after their NS time is over? Why not jail them first, and then send them to the btmc?
c. Why guys are jaled and not their parents? Without the help of parents, the guys will not dare default.
Just my thots

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1927487https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1927487Thu, 08 Aug 2019 08:28:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to become an officer? on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:32:01 GMT]]>Hi Mdm Lau! I talked to the trainer and bought his book, the one on how to become an officer. He is the one who gives comments in the Straits Times about recruits’ adjustment to BMT. The book is very good!! It gives alot of details about what to do in BMT and before BMT to become an officer. My son is reading the book now. I may still considering whether to send him for the course after his exams. If you decide to try it out, let me know how it goes??

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/585302https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/585302Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:32:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to become an officer? on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:38:18 GMT]]>Has anyone tried out the NS Formulas? Any feedback?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/572828https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/572828Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:38:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to become an officer? on Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:42:25 GMT]]>Hi Notto, i checked out that NS Formulas company you mentioned in your earlier post. Is it the same company that appeared in Straits Times a few days ago, in the article about the Tekong recruit? i thought the name looked really familiar. Is the psychologist the trainer for your son?? How is he like??

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/499147https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/499147Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:42:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to become an officer? on Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:51:28 GMT]]>

iringi:
Hi Notto! i am happy to see your post. i think you're probably the only one with such old kids like me. Most of the threads seems to be for parents with younger kids.. i feel so old! My first boy is going for NS next year. Can I know how was your son's NS experience? DId you prepare him for it? My boy is quite a soft spoken child, dont do much sports, so I am a little worried whether he can cope in NS.. thank you.. hope you dont mind sharing..

hi, my son is also quite soft spoken.. but he didn't encounter much problems. i sent him for a prep program before he enlisted just to play safe. why don't you speak to your son and ask him how he feel? if he is worried, then maybe you need to prepare him more. if he is confident, then u can save $$$ 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/488988https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/488988Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:51:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to become an officer? on Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:23:48 GMT]]>Hi Notto! i am happy to see your post. i think you’re probably the only one with such old kids like me. Most of the threads seems to be for parents with younger kids… i feel so old! My first boy is going for NS next year. Can I know how was your son’s NS experience? DId you prepare him for it? My boy is quite a soft spoken child, dont do much sports, so I am a little worried whether he can cope in NS… thank you… hope you dont mind sharing…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/484437https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/484437Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:23:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to become an officer? on Thu, 05 May 2011 06:56:17 GMT]]>Hi Sony1970, their website is http://www.nsformulas.sg. They charge me $599. Total of 15 hours. Quite flexible how you want to arrange the training. For example the trainer comes to my house and he adjust to my son's schedule so every week is a different time.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/413726https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/413726Thu, 05 May 2011 06:56:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to become an officer? on Sun, 01 May 2011 05:00:07 GMT]]>

Notto:
Thank you all. I have signed my son up for their OCS course! They seem confident that their course will be effective so I decided to let my son try. Hope it works. Thank you for giving me your advices!

Hi,

Can share how much is the course and the duration? Where to read up more? Thanks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/410584https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/410584Sun, 01 May 2011 05:00:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to become an officer? on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:07:08 GMT]]>

Notto:
Thanks Kudozapex. Yes the company also said the same things. Then they went into teaching this thing they call vista (which stands for values, inspiration, stress management, teamwork and something, i think it's attitude), which they say are the most important qualities of an officer. I must say so far the lessons are very good 😄

Come to think of it, the 'vista' system is something that is of much value to everyone. so whatever the case, i believe something good will come out of it : )

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/403467https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/403467Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:07:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to become an officer? on Mon, 18 Apr 2011 02:45:29 GMT]]>Thanks Kudozapex. Yes the company also said the same things. Then they went into teaching this thing they call vista (which stands for values, inspiration, stress management, teamwork and something, i think it's attitude), which they say are the most important qualities of an officer. I must say so far the lessons are very good 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/402075https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/402075Mon, 18 Apr 2011 02:45:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to become an officer? on Mon, 11 Apr 2011 05:16:22 GMT]]>Min. education requirement: Diploma and above (anything below, extremely rare cases)


Min. fitness level: Silver and above

Most reliable source for your son to be an officer: Recommendation by the OC or officer in charge of your son in BMT. (Edu level still applies, its just the way it is)

Peer evaluation and SIT test (a test your son will go through near the end of his BMT training to assess leadership qualities) are also part of the assessment for eligiblity.

As for scholarship, there are several bonds available for your child to take. If he is a top student in school, he WILL be offered one automatically. If not he is eligible to apply for scholarships with local universities (NUS NTU etc). (default on bond = huge fine from government)

Career prospects: Like most government jobs, highly based on academic achievements. The higher your qualification The better your pay in general. Do not be surprised to see scholars chosen by the government to surpass their officers within a few years. Very structured organization, rank and file, salary wise it is stable but do not expect fat payouts or a big salary jump (normally if you get into some integrity trouble, you will most probably get blacklisted or asked to leave).

Fitness is of outmost importance.

*Lastly, sign on only if your child has the passion to serve his nation as a soldier, and he if only he loves what he doing* Normally people don't last long without passion. The army consist of AIR , LAND and SEA. There are many aspects to consider,every faction has a different way of doing things. Being an officer is one thing, but doing what you love is another.

With all that said, this is my personal experience and account of the army, I do hope it will serve to help you out in any way 🙂

Cheers

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/396953https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/396953Mon, 11 Apr 2011 05:16:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to become an officer? on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 01:16:25 GMT]]>Thank you all. I have signed my son up for their OCS course! They seem confident that their course will be effective so I decided to let my son try. Hope it works. Thank you for giving me your advices!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/383278https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/383278Tue, 22 Mar 2011 01:16:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to become an officer? on Sun, 20 Mar 2011 14:41:09 GMT]]>

titank:
Notto:

Thank you everybody. I found a company called NS formulas that train people for OCS. Has anyone heard of it?


Confirm train & able to go OCS? Thought if indicate to sign on then would go OCS to be Commanding Officer! :celebrate:

No guarantee.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/382593https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/382593Sun, 20 Mar 2011 14:41:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to become an officer? on Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:10:20 GMT]]>

titank:
Notto:

Thank you everybody. I found a company called NS formulas that train people for OCS. Has anyone heard of it?


Confirm train & able to go OCS? Thought if indicate to sign on then would go OCS to be Commanding Officer! :celebrate:

money back guarantee? 😉

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/382553https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/382553Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:10:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to become an officer? on Sun, 20 Mar 2011 08:59:43 GMT]]>

Notto:
Thank you everybody. I found a company called NS formulas that train people for OCS. Has anyone heard of it?

Confirm train & able to go OCS? Thought if indicate to sign on then would go OCS to be Commanding Officer! :celebrate:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/382523https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/382523Sun, 20 Mar 2011 08:59:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to become an officer? on Sun, 20 Mar 2011 05:49:33 GMT]]>

Notto:
Thank you everybody. I found a company called NS formulas that train people for OCS. Has anyone heard of it?

:shock: :shock: :!: :faint:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/382486https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/382486Sun, 20 Mar 2011 05:49:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to become an officer? on Sun, 20 Mar 2011 02:41:45 GMT]]>Thank you everybody. I found a company called NS formulas that train people for OCS. Has anyone heard of it?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/382426https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/382426Sun, 20 Mar 2011 02:41:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to become an officer? on Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:16:38 GMT]]>

titank:
Generally looking at it to sign on SAF as Officer is a very rewarding & metal rice bowl job. Of course need to see whether he is interested in Army, Navy or the Air Force. Believe now SAF have various upgrade scheme in which they can take Diploma, Degree or Master etc etc.

Need to have very good fitness as that is one of the criteria to move on from various rank & file system

Look at those SAF award recipients, so young can see that they do have Crabs & Stars on the shoulder. Colonel or General rank is it?
It is best to sign on before Age 35 as what I obtain the information in SAF Recruitment Centre.
Those who fly high and far are mostly SAF/President scholars. Other norm grads with Degree or Master will be on normal career path (which is not bad compared to some private sectors). Unless he can outshine those scholars.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/376852https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/376852Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:16:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to become an officer? on Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:11:54 GMT]]>Min "A" level or Diploma holders.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/376844https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/376844Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:11:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to become an officer? on Wed, 09 Mar 2011 02:52:07 GMT]]>Generally looking at it to sign on SAF as Officer is a very rewarding & metal rice bowl job. Of course need to see whether he is interested in Army, Navy or the Air Force. Believe now SAF have various upgrade scheme in which they can take Diploma, Degree or Master etc etc.

Need to have very good fitness as that is one of the criteria to move on from various rank & file system

Look at those SAF award recipients, so young can see that they do have Crabs & Stars on the shoulder. Colonel or General rank is it?
It is best to sign on before Age 35 as what I obtain the information in SAF Recruitment Centre.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/376822https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/376822Wed, 09 Mar 2011 02:52:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to become an officer? on Wed, 09 Mar 2011 01:41:35 GMT]]>for a minute there, I thought this was posted by some really Kiasu parent who wants to prepare their 5 year son for officer course in National Service. Thank goodness it’s not.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/376724https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/376724Wed, 09 Mar 2011 01:41:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to become an officer? on Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:40:06 GMT]]>

spikey:
tankee:



Of course some would succeed, some may not.

but that is true of any career choice...

please do not quote me out of context. 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/376654https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/376654Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:40:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to become an officer? on Tue, 08 Mar 2011 23:03:05 GMT]]>

tankee:


Of course some would succeed, some may not.
but that is true of any career choice...

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/376595https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/376595Tue, 08 Mar 2011 23:03:05 GMT