Advice/Tips thread

[Evange]

Since finally got this section liao, should start a thread that will help pre-enlistees... (mosura come and give some "tips" leh :D)

Jokes aside, here a piece of advice i would like to offer, before applying camo cream, smother your face in prickly heat or some kind of powder. This way, you can prevent your pores from being clogged by the disgusting cream and the cream will also come off more easily.

[Evange]

Thanks to the mods for stickying this! :)

And hey...how come nobody ah...

Oh well, here's another one from me:

When you are outfield, remember to take off your boots to air your feet whenever possible. This is to prevent footrot, which is a really disgusting condition. And change your socks daily!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (i know a lot of you will be too lazy to change socks everyday...but Gortex boots really have poor ventilation)

[dr_disciple]

Agreed with Evange, Change socks twice a day if you have to. It's worth it. Nothing is more important than the ability to walk in outfield.

Also, tighten those boots. Don't end up with a torn ligament in the ankle :(

[MeteorFlare]

here's one from me

try to make as many friends as possible during your NS times.. you'll be able to tide through your days easier and smoother! one for all, all for one! one kena ALL KENA TOGETHER!

[PinGer]

one question i forever get from my male young kiddo friends is that what should they do to prepare for the first day of enlistment?
what are the items they need to bring extra and any special things to take note of?

[moneygod]

bring everything but don't bring an attitude.

[Evange]

Ok... Here's my list for BMT

1. Toilet paper
2. Alarm clock
3. AA batteries
4. Shaver (Electric is better cos it's FAST)
5. Underwear (wear disposable ones for outfield!!!)
6. Slippers
7. Pyjamas
8. Some entertainment stuff like magazines or mp3 player
9. Prickly Heat!!!!!!!!
10. Snacks and tidbits (very gd for making frens)
11. Padlock (key operated)
12. Liquid Kiwi
13. Facial wash and scrub (for removing camo)
14. Wet tissue
15. Clothes pegs and hangers
16. Ziploc/Plastic bags

Hmmm... This is all i can remember so far....

[giwawa]

how can u left out the most important thing. =P

17. BRING HANGERS!! best is to label them at home so ppl wont take urs.
18. BRING MARKER! to label ur stuffs so ppl wont take them

[Evange]

Hangers i mentioned liao leh... Oh ya, markers...

[HHX87]

lol.. ur gf or mummy photo... if not u will miss them~:D

[farksy]

You miss out some things.

Coins.
Black Tape.
Clear Tape & Scissors.

[Evange]

Coins for buying drinks or washing machine ba... But i dun think every coy got vending machines or washing machines....

[PiNgPiNg]

Agreed with Evange, Change socks twice a day if you have to. It's worth it. Nothing is more important than the ability to walk in outfield.

Also, tighten those boots. Don't end up with a torn ligament in the ankle :(

2credits nia, just go get like 6 pairs + bmt stash, probably 10-11 pairs.

socks really important

[PiNgPiNg]

Toilet paper (can share around, no need too many, 2 rolls)

Alarm clock (Must!)

AA batteries (can recharge handphone)

Shaver (normal shaver, ie: Gillette Fusion)

Underwear (bring 12 pairs of undies, i know many are damn lazy to wash yourself in camp, besides out field no washing bay, bring more will only benefit yourself)

Slippers ( shower time need)

Prickly Heat!!!!!!!! (if not, SAF powder)

Snacks and tidbits ( overweight guys please dont make yourself fatter)


Liquid Kiwi (only for fucking lazy people, kiwi + brush can give your boots more lasting shine than liquid kiwi)

Facial wash (your skin will be in bad condition)

Wet tissue (remove camo)

Clothes pegs and hangers

Ziploc/Plastic bags

[Van Persie]

Don't worry about foot rots. You will get it when you're lightly equipped and thoroughly trained in wet weather conditions. Or just by being plain lazy on minor personal hygiene.

But hey, good squirt of pee on it helps.

[Holland Close]

Don't worry about foot rots. You will get it when you're lightly equipped and thoroughly trained in wet weather conditions. Or just by being plain lazy on minor personal hygiene.

But hey, good squirt of pee on it helps.

Really? Urinating on affected feet helps? O.o

[Evange]

Really? Urinating on affected feet helps? O.o

Helps in developing foot rot lo... Walking around in camp barefooted helps a lot too....

[jason19870313]

t-shirt and pants need bring a lot????

[vic viper]

dun need to bring in alot... u will b wearing army t-shirt and singlet most of e time, onli slping time, u can choose to wear army shirt or ur civilian t-shirt to slp la....

[jason19870313]

can i use travel bag to put shampoo t shirt pants alarm clock??

normally ppl use wat bag?

[Evange]

Any bag also can la... But you can only carry your field pack when you book out....

[jason19870313]

Any bag also can la... But you can only carry your field pack when you book out....

those big big travel bag can meh

when go overseas those bag

[jason19870313]

dun need to bring in alot... u will b wearing army t-shirt and singlet most of e time, onli slping time, u can choose to wear army shirt or ur civilian t-shirt to slp la....

money need to bring around how much?

[zero_88]

money need to bring around how much?

I want to know also..how much huh?

no need right?

[Evange]

those big big travel bag can meh

when go overseas those bag

You must be able to squeeze it in your field pack then.

money need to bring around how much?

Just bring some one dollar coins for washing machine can le. Extra money is for canteen breaks, if your instructor is nice enough to give you some.

[martinchua]

there's no washing machine in BMTC. every clothes u wash with washing powder so bring some there, alternatively can ask ur buddy there to share (if they are willing).

bring lots of $1 coin to buy your all-time favourite pocari sweat.

canteen break i think throughout your whole BMTC life prob less than 5 times.

[martinchua]

those big big travel bag can meh

when go overseas those bag
anyway when u go in, you prob need to bring the necessary stuff only.

dun bother to bring extra stuff as alot will be provided.

when u book out 1st time u might already want to bring your personal bag home liao as u will always be booking in and out with your field pack or duffel bag when u just finish field camp.

[Hairyworm]

dont think u need shavers as they issue gilette mach 3 turbo now. Muhahaha!

bring like $20 for ur hair cut and of cos a taxi ride after u book out the first week(guess many people need it) :P

[martinchua]

dont think u need shavers as they issue gilette mach 3 turbo now. Muhahaha!

bring like $20 for ur hair cut and of cos a taxi ride after u book out the first week(guess many people need it) :P
ccb so shiok ah.

our time, i only get the lousy black shaver. :shakefist

[yantronic]

our time, i only get the lousy black shaver. :shakefistStill the same...

[farksy]

No la now still have gilette shaver.

I got mine in BMT but it was halfway thru the course liao.

So .......... just wait and the shaver will come. :D

[pantss]

never use the plastic black shaver at all. used my own gillette. the stupid shaver is for 'stand by' only. so are the toothbrush+paste.

[Hurricaneboi]

want to bring food...just put into duffel bag and stuff that below the bed. stand by bed also cannot find one. cuz for me, even our personal drawers they also ask us open.

as for food wrappers, if your sergeants guai lan they will check so stuff the wrappers into the duffel bag also. when book out then go and throw.

[zero_88]

NS got bus concession?

If got I don't want the UOB Now card liao....

[pyjamaswar]

hey .. wat r the hp recommended to bring into ns?
no camera phone plus no charger allowed ..!:mad:
i need a phone which has durable battery life .. pls share ! thankyou. :hat1:

[goondu86]

Buy bus concession if your daily travel is around $2. Provided you dont' need to stay in though, otherwise not worth it.

Sign SAF Corporate plans when you enlist. Save more.

[Evange]

hey .. wat r the hp recommended to bring into ns?
no camera phone plus no charger allowed ..!:mad:
i need a phone which has durable battery life .. pls share ! thankyou. :hat1:

Eh... Any phone also can la... Got so strict about chargers meh? Last time I BMT bring charger they also fine with it. Don't tell me nobody uses chargers on Tekong. :D

[wisher_22]

Eh... Any phone also can la... Got so strict about chargers meh? Last time I BMT bring charger they also fine with it. Don't tell me nobody uses chargers on Tekong. :D

when i was in BMT, SGT allow us to bring in one charger for each hp model only den all share share to use... but in the end we oso smuggle in quite alot of charger... wah hahaha...

[wisher_22]

Remember to cancel ur auto roaming for ur line... cuz last time in my bunk, u walk to back window will be malaysia signal den walk to door will be singapore signal.. so becareful arbo end of the mth, bill comes will be huge sia.. Dunno nw still gt tis issue anot???

[lukelim1988]

Remember to cancel ur auto roaming for ur line... cuz last time in my bunk, u walk to back window will be malaysia signal den walk to door will be singapore signal.. so becareful arbo end of the mth, bill comes will be huge sia.. Dunno nw still gt tis issue anot???

hmm.. u can use manual network mah.. hahahs.. i already finish my BMT lor.. 8 more mth to ORD!!! :D

[nutcase23]

hmm.. u can use manual network mah.. hahahs.. i already finish my BMT lor.. 8 more mth to ORD!!! :D

I feel so tempted to shout something...:D

[Evange]

The colour on my pink IC is fading sia. ORD too long liao.

[Doombringer]

They say it's advisable to cut your own botak or at least cut it short before BMT ? Really ? My hair is quite long. Lol

[zero_88]

Ok... Here's my list for BMT

1. Toilet paper
2. Alarm clock
3. AA batteries
4. Shaver (Electric is better cos it's FAST)
5. Underwear (wear disposable ones for outfield!!!)
6. Slippers
7. Pyjamas
8. Some entertainment stuff like magazines or mp3 player
9. Prickly Heat!!!!!!!!
10. Snacks and tidbits (very gd for making frens)
11. Padlock (key operated)
12. Liquid Kiwi
13. Facial wash and scrub (for removing camo)
14. Wet tissue
15. Clothes pegs and hangers
16. Ziploc/Plastic bags

Hmmm... This is all i can remember so far....

Is it really recommended to bring disposable one?:confused2


some say very easy to break apart?

[quadroyal]

Is it really recommended to bring disposable one?:confused2


some say very easy to break apart?
you dun want to bring, dun want to wear, no 1 stopping u also lor

[idontknow]

BMT is a learning process.

So no need to kiasu.

8 more months to ord for me.

[zero_88]

They say it's advisable to cut your own botak or at least cut it short before BMT ? Really ? My hair is quite long. Lol

I dun recommand u to cut...

when I enlist....a lot of also cut botak...go there must cut second time...cos not short enough

:lol:

[Hurricaneboi]

better cut outside first. the barbers there cut with a vengeance; they just rake the shaver across your head. it can hurt a lot if your hair is long.

btw they still require you to pay $2 when they force you to cut inside.

[yantronic]

They say it's advisable to cut your own botak or at least cut it short before BMT ? Really ? My hair is quite long. LolThey will indent barber for you in BMT. You can save those dollars.