Gentlemen, to share some info (unclassified of course).
Originally posted by nomood:
do gurkhas get naturalised as citizens after their tenure in
Singapore? I htink not right? they're just being paid as regular
mercenaries...
No, the Gurkhas in Singapore do not become PRs or citizens
automatically. Gurkhas are recruited on contract basis directly
from Nepal and undergo a 10 month training programme in Singapore
and are inducted into the Singapore Police Force Gurkha Contingent.
Should they apply for PR, they go through the same procedure as
other foreigners. In the past 40 years, only 2 or 3 has done so.
Majority chose to return to Nepal.
Not sure about how tough their training is though. 
Very tough. No pan chan one. 10 month training period. However
their role and ROE are different from the SAF. In Singapore they
are Police Officers, not soldiers. But just as capable and IMO
braver and more disciplined than most SAF SOF types. Can see some
SOF looking this way with not so friendly stares. But keep in mind,
many combat tested elite soldiers will give due respect to the
Gurkhas. Many will think twice, if not thrice, before taking them
on.
Btw, the SPF Gurkha Contingent is set to expend further due to the
current security requirement. Go take a look at who is providing
security at the US embassy in Singapore.
*Info sourced from Singapore
Police Force.*
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