Sad to say. Reality is cruel.
I can tell that your friend must be those cannot study type.
Usually, for that group of people even he is already trained
infantaryman. He would get kick out once he is downgraded.
I dont think it is right for the SAF to ask for compensation.
Instead, he should ask for compensation from the SAF. There is an
insurance scheme. He can claimed injury and get a few thousands
dollar back.Even NSF can claimed.
The problem with these people is that they cannot fight with
PEN. They dont know their rights. And usually being taken advantage
of. Sad life.
Service Vocation? CAN. If he is skilled trained personnel,
like repairing vechicles ...
Get some skills, their many skilled jobs which are quite highly
paid. Even being a bus driver can earn more than SAF footman. My
dad is earning like $2.4 K per month as a bus driver and it is a
easy job compare to running around in FBO and not bathing for days.
LOL.
And if he really like SAF so much, can ask to transfer to
regular as service vocation. Ask his officer to do his job.