What items to bring during NS Enlistment?
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Yo guys, me might be going for NS at Tekong during Nov. BTW just wanna know, what must i bring during the day of my enlistment ha? hehe
Maybe some advices from those ORD guys out there pls share this info hehe -
Bring your bra
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imagine going 3 wks chalet lor...
minus the poker cards,potato chips
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bring yr tzr loh...
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Go down to Beach rd place that sells all the NS stuff above the hawker centre and ask those auntie down there they all lao chiao one, whatever u think u dun need just tell them also, otherwise they make u buy they're whole shop.
Plus bring some cash underwear alot alot, washing powder lar ciggies dunno now u all can charge h.p or not. bring books if u want also lor sometimes can chao keng abit then go bunk and read. -
I hope this helps.
Laundrywise-
1) Hangers (They don't provide you with it)
2) Washing Powder
3) A bunch of One-dollar coins to use coin operated washing machine.
Personal effects-
1) Toothpaste and toothbrush (Keep the ones they give you for display during standby cupboard)
2) Underwear (as many pairs as you need for the first two weeks when you will be CONFINED and you can safely stick with 6 per week)
3) Phonecard - The reception on Tekong makes using a handphone difficult. Having many spare batteries is only tedious and for goodness sake don't bring a charger because I know that in Tekong you may get charged if you charge you hp. Don't risk the temper of your section commander.
4) Munchies - Bring a stack. If you don't you might just realise how much you miss civilian food. The Cookhouse can be disapointing... but lunches can be excellent sometimes (You will get your best meal when you FIRST get there... the standard should expectedly get lower from that point. That first meal is actually for your parents benefit I believe- But SFI and NTUC are doing a great job so we shouldnt complain now should we?)
5) Gas Lighter - You will realise this has many uses after a week... especially in something called IFC (Individual Field Craft) Smokers, bring a spare. Don't bring a zippo. They can get stolen
6) Journal/scrapbook - This proved to be a great creative outlet especially in my early BMT days.
7) Reading material - Nice escapist, fantasy or even sci-fi stuff is great to relieve boredom and stress. FHM is most excellent. But try not to be caught reading it on the MRT back home on your first book-out. We don't want to reinforce the already hideous stereotype of the horny NSman. Stay away from 8 days or anything regarding entertainment because you are going to miss TV and I'll bet you'll almost never see the mess.
Medical
1) Panadol - general purpose pain relief
2) Anti-fungal cream - Whitespots are really common (feet, back) especially if the amount of training exceeds the amount of readily available uniforms. That's assuming you make an effort to change to a fresh set, but you might not have the time to do it (you'll find out why)
Beware footrot. IT CAN HAPPEN TO YOU.
3) Dettol - You can get it free from the medic, but only if you are openly bleeding and the fellow decides that it warrants the expenditure of his inconvienient to replace supplies. No offense medics. But BMT medics always seem to have an automatic assumption that all recruits are malingering.
4) Plasters - Again, you can get them free from the medic, but you'll like to have some on hand.
Lastly,
Bring a good attitude
Count your weekends.
There's only 9 of them so don't get yourself confined unecessarily. -
By the way, ORD-os won't be able give you as much advise as Lao-Jiaos (Old Timers) because they have already lost touch with the military, as will I when I ORD in very short order. Hope my tips prove useful.
Best,
Cpl Rebellyon
Enlisted Jan 2000 -
Oh yar the footrot thing, dun go into shower without slippers and always dry ur feet and powder it, I ord for 1 1/2 yrs liao still got the aftereffects of the footrot man dun play play.
btw when u take ur wife(M16) apart dun lose the small small parts otherwise u be doing lots of OverTime A.K.A Guard duty hehehe -
Exactly- Its specifically the thing called the 'Retaining Pin'.
Don't lose it.
Oh yeah... before you go for your first route march and subsequent field camp do post here again... there's a great many things you have to know too. I'm sure we will be glad to help. -
Hmm... VERY USEFUL INDEED...??Originally posted by Rebellyon:By the way, ORD-os won't be able give you as much advise as Lao-Jiaos (Old Timers) because they have already lost touch with the military, as will I when I ORD in very short order. Hope my tips prove useful.
Best,
Cpl Rebellyon Enlisted Jan 2000 -
Hey!
Don't worry the army will supply everything down to your toilet paper, food, lodgings etc... and also your physical health and torture. Heehee....
For me, what's important has always been the personal effects, like toothbrush, toothpaste, underwear, fork and spoon, green mug. No need for your sports T-shirts, or flashy shorts and Teva slippers because you won't use them. Everything is army item. Bring cheap rubber slippers. Also "St. Luke's Prickly Heat Powder"! Buy a BIG BIG TIN!
Other than that, food like biscuits in tins will be good. No need for cup noodles, potato chips, chocolates, sweets or whatever... and Absolutely no Bak Kua because the rats will get to them first. Some canned food will be good too. Although, it's more useful in reservist.
The most important advice is to get very fit and very fast. Also don't act too smart, do what is necessary.
Always remember to think fast, work fast, talk slow and act dumb. Not too blur though, unless you're a natural. That's all. :p -
Wah lau eh, you all damn cock sia!
Listen, if you're smart and resourceful, you can go there with the absolute minimum and survive quite nicely. Army life is VERY good nowadays.
If you're blur and unadaptable, no matter how many bloody things you bring to camp, you will always feel that it is not enough!
Also remember, the less things you store there, the less things you'll have to clear out! -
You can do 'BATCH CLEARING' weeks before you POP one what...??Originally posted by KTE:Wah lau eh, you all damn cock sia!
Listen, if you're smart and resourceful, you can go there with the absolute minimum and survive quite nicely. Army life is VERY good nowadays.
If you're blur and unadaptable, no matter how many bloody things you bring to camp, you will always feel that it is not enough!
Also remember, the less things you store there, the less things you'll have to clear out! -
ORD LOH.... haahaa...anyways... everyone forgot something....
NEVER BRING YR OWN BAG!
y? easy...if u bring yr own bag which most ppl do is stupid...coz when u book out for first time...u will haf alot of problems...which i believe u all won't want as all r shag liao...
so wad i did was bring 1x tangs big plastic bag... stuff everything in heehee when i go there(tekong) everyone keep looking @ me thinking i m siao... but i really got the last laf......eh bro...remember wad i told u last time?...abt the ciggies.... tt trick..heehee
gd luck man....*if possible...buy those 3in1,4in1,5in1 stuff...so can save on space* -
Kaopeh lah, u arsehole, LOLOriginally posted by ^TzM 53^:bring yr tzr loh... -
Thanxxx a million man Rebellyon!!! wah, ur info damn power, but the scrapbook thingy, i not very sure leh... hehe and can i bring like FM receivers or discmans?
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what is ciggies??? Cigarettes ah? Can bring anot? And can bring food in ah?? Good man, i bring alot!!Originally posted by ^TzM 53^:ORD LOH.... haahaa...anyways... everyone forgot something....
NEVER BRING YR OWN BAG!
y? easy...if u bring yr own bag which most ppl do is stupid...coz when u book out for first time...u will haf alot of problems...which i believe u all won't want as all r shag liao...
so wad i did was bring 1x tangs big plastic bag... stuff everything in heehee when i go there(tekong) everyone keep looking @ me thinking i m siao... but i really got the last laf......eh bro...remember wad i told u last time?...abt the ciggies.... tt trick..heehee
gd luck man....*if possible...buy those 3in1,4in1,5in1 stuff...so can save on space* -
Leave your pride at home.
Can someone add on to this? What should be left at home? -
Not everyone is so smart mah! You must remember to consider all kinds when giving advice!Originally posted by Devil1976:You can do 'BATCH CLEARING' weeks before you POP one what...?? -
don't need to bring much coz nowadays all provided, anyway when i'm in BMT, just a bottle of "snake powder" and a phonecard
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bring ur self!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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ermm....now rite...they they will ask u to bring back yr stuff(personal belongings) on yr first book out...lucky for me i bring plastic bag...haahaa if not must squeeze in another bloody backpack haahaa
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bring a pair of bicycle tights for roiute march otherwise you will get painful abrasions on your groin area.Don;t say I didn;t warn you.
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yah..Originally posted by bear bear:bring ur self!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this is the most impt of all..
hahahaha
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~~EviL AngeL~~
[/i:vel eindzel/]
more affectionately known as...
tHe eXtrA-oRdiNaRy eCCenTriC PaRanOid BiTch wiF thE PaiZaBor aTTiTudE
(that happens to love prata...and Quickly PearlTofu)