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Here on an island off the coast of Changi, the journey from a
civilian to soldier begins, the symbolic rite of passage from Boys
to Men. Recruits take a Ferry into Pulau Tekong and are enlisted
directly to their respective companies, where they will spend the
next few months training beside their fellow comrades and
commanders .
It is a tough, but rewarding journey, recruits not only learn
military skills, but life skills in the process that will benefit
them many years ahead.
Basic Military Training (BMT) marks the beginning of military life
for all Singaporean males at the age of 18. It is the transition
from fresh-faced teenager to combat soldier.
They learn basic soldiering skills, which include weapon handling,
individual field craft, etc to enhance their survivability in the
battlefield.
Besides the training in basic military skills, Physical Training
(PT) lessons are also conducted to build up the soldiers' physique
and stamina, to instill a firm sense of discipline and teamwork
amongst the soldiers.