National Servicemen (NSmen) play a vital role in the defence of
Singapore as they form the bulk of the nation's fighting force. As
a small nation, Singapore cannot afford to take security for
granted. Singapore needs the commitment and support from NSmen to
achieve Total Defence and to maintain a strong Singapore Armed
Forces. The Ministry of Defence recognises this and rewards NSmen
who have demonstrated outstanding
performance.
Since 1994, two categories of awards for outstanding NSmen are
presented annually. These
are the "SAF National Serviceman of the Year" and the "Formation
National Servicemen of the Year" Awards.
These awards are presented to NSmen who have demonstrated excellent
performance and consistently set exemplary standards in training,
discipline and attitude towards National Service. Some of the
contributions made by these NSmen include the willingness to extend
their services to the SAF beyond their National Service liability;
the extra efforts put in by the NS Commanders to increase their own
military proficiency and that of the men under their command. These
NSmen have also actively participated in projects and activities to
improve the training, administration and welfare of their
units.
"SAF National Servicemen
of the Year" Award
These award winners were selected from nominations received from
the Army, Navy and Air Force. They will receive their awards from
the Defence Minister at the Total Defence Awards Presentation
Ceremony.
"Formation National
Servicemen of the Year" Award
The awards and commendations are presented annually to
outstanding NSmen by their respective
formations. Winners
of this Award are identified by their formations. The number of
awards and commendations presented by each formation will depend on
the manpower strength of the formation. Each
formation can present a maximum of three Awards and seven
Commendations annually,
exclusively for the NSmen Officers, Warrant Officers, Specialists
and Enlistees at the formation-level presentation
ceremonies.