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The RSAF operates many 4 to 4.5 Generation aircraft, like the F-15SG Strike Eagle, F-16C/D Fighting Falcon, F-5E Tiger, G550 AEW&C and C-130 Hercules to name a few. Located within Singapore are 4 Air Bases, amongst which the various squadrons are spread. Combined with two civilian airports, this makes Singaporean airspace one of the most crowded and heavily used in the world.

* Singapore Guards - The [[EliteArmy Rapid Deployment and Strike Force]]. Trained much harder and tougher than regular infantry, they are a bit more numerous than the Commandos, but are definitely no less tough. Have an equally iconic khaki beret.

* Singapore Signals - The Communications guys. Need to talk to HQ? Call the Signals guys. Need a working command post set up? Call the Signals guys. Need your computer fixed cause you stupidly downloaded a virus? Call the [[ArsonMurderandJaywalking Signals guys]].

The '''Republic of Singapore Air Force''' is the aerial arm of the S.A.F., and is often regarded as the most glamorous branch that a full time National Serviceman can be posted to. For a nation the size of Singapore, it is remarkably oversized, operating a number of aircraft in excess of 400 with around 13,600 personnel. This is probably because the Air Force can be considered a force multiplier for the entire S.A.F., wherein they can [[DeathFromAbove support]] the Army and Navy as far as possible while defending the skies of the nation.

* '''Regulars''' - Every soldier in the S.A.F. starts out as an NSF. Somewhere along the line, they either decided that serving their nation is what they want to do, or they feel their talents lie best with the military. Those, or they simply just went insane and signed a minimum of 6 years of their lives away on a dotted line. All ranks higher than 2nd Sergeant (for enlisted personnel) and Lieutenant (for officers) must be regulars (unless you did something super awesome, like sink a pirate ship with a stone or something. To date, no one has been reported to have done this). The Navy and Air Force also mainly comprise regulars, as the technical expertise and dedication required often demands a longer time for training and learning, which will definitely exceed the NSF's liability of two years. All [[TheSquadette women]] in the S.A.F. are regulars, since women are not required to perform National Service.

* Those selected to be trained as Officers will become [[ButtMonkey Officer Cadets]], and are trained for a grueling period of 9 months (12 for Naval Officer Cadets and in excess of 30 for Pilots) at [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Officer_Cadet_School_(Singapore) Officer Cadet School]]. Once they're done, they are commissioned as [[EnsignNewbie 2nd Lieutenants]]. Those selected to be trained as Specialists will become Specialist Cadets, and are trained for a shorter but no less tough period of 6 to 7 months at [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Specialist_Cadet_School Specialist Cadet School]]. When these are done, they graduate as 3rd Sergeants and put on their three chevrons. [[SergeantRock Sergeant Rock-ery]] is not a necessary outcome.

* '''Specialists''': Non-commissioned officers of the S.A.F. are called Specialists (not to be confused with the US Rank of Specialist). It is often repeated within the S.A.F. that Specialists are there to catch all the excrement from above, because they 'have accountability, responsibility, but none of the authority'. Do not address these people as 'sir' or 'ma'am' either.

* '''Warrant Officers''': Specialists with enough years of experience can be selected to attend a Warrant Officer Conversion Course. They are considered senior Specialists, whose advice all [[TheNeidermeyer officers]] are recommended to take seriously. Men are addressed as [[TheyCallMeMisterTibbs 'Encik']] (meaning 'mister' in Malay) or 'sir' (in the Air Force), whilst women are addressed as 'ma'am'.
** 3rd Warrant Officer - 2nd Warrant Officer - 1st Warrant Officer - Master Warrant Officer - Senior Warrant Officer - [[RankEscalation Chief Warrant Officer]]

One thing to note is that the RSN doesn't use typical Naval ranks like Ensign, Lieutenant Commander or Commander (except for its Admirals). They stick to the Army ranks, ostensibly because Naval command doesn't want to confuse its servicemen. So a Captain in the RSN isn't really TheCaptain, but a [[ColonelBadass Lieutenant Colonel or full Colonel]] is. And a Lieutenant isn't exactly the Naval equivalent to a Captain, but is [[MindScrew really just]] a Lieutenant.

The RSAF operates many 3 to 3.5 Generation aircraft, like the F-15SG Strike Eagle, F-16C/D Fighting Falcon, F-5E Tiger, G550 AEW&C and C-130 Hercules to name a few. Located within Singapore are 4 Air Bases, amongst which the various squadrons are spread. Combined with two civilian airports, this makes Singaporean airspace one of the most crowded and heavily used in the world.

* The SAF is mentioned but unseen in ''VideoGame/CallOfDutyBlackOps3''. The futuristic SAF is described as corrupt and selfish by several citizens, having completely abandoned evacuation efforts after the Singapore Disaster due to ''[[GaiasVengeance typhoons]]'' hitting the region frequently, which led to the building of the containment wall. It is also heavily implied that the army does under-the-table transactions with the 54 Immortals and that several [=54i=] footsoldiers are or were serving members of the Singapore military, such as He "Seraph" Zhen-Zhen, an enforcer with familial ties to high ranking officials. The Singapore Police Force does makes a brief appearance [[spoiler:after the CIA's actions over the Disaster is revealed to the international public, when an enraged [=54i=] led by the surviving leader, Goh Xiulan goes on a violent rampage over the containment walls and into the heartlands. The local authorities are quickly overpowered, and as a result the entire country descends into chaos and anarchy by the end of the Singapore arc.]]

One thing to note is that the RSN doesn't use typical Naval ranks like Ensign, Lieutenant Commander or Commander (except for its Admirals). They stick to the Army ranks, ostensibly because Naval command doesn't [[ViewersAreMorons want to confuse its servicemen]]. So a Captain in the RSN isn't really TheCaptain, but a [[ColonelBadass Lieutenant Colonel or full Colonel]] is. And a Lieutenant isn't exactly the Naval equivalent to a Captain, but is [[MindScrew really just]] a Lieutenant.

* The 2012 Singaporean-Malaysian comedy films [[Film/AhBoysToMen ''Ah Boys to Men'' and ''Ah Boys to Men 2'']]. The main plot revolves around a group of army recruits as they start their National Service. Ken Chow is a [[SpoiledBrat spoilt]] teenager who dislikes the Army and is reluctant to enlist as he wants to study abroad with his girlfriend. While waiting for the mandatory haircut, Ken gets to know a few people - "''Lobang''" [[StreetSmart Lee Onn]], [[Main/{{Nerd}} Aloysius Jin]] (a.k.a ''Wayang'' King) and Man In Ping (a.k.a. "I.P. Man"). Emotional issues that National Service recruits experience for a long period of time, such as not being able to be in touch with their kin are tackled. It also pokes fun into many infamous incidents related to the Singapore Army by parodying these events. It is the highest-grossing Singaporean film of all time, and has grossed over four times of its S$3 million budget. Buoyed by audience demand, a third installment ''Ah Boys To Men 3: Frogmen'' has been released, in an alternate ending where, instead of going their different ways after the second movie to the Officer Cadet School and Specialist Cadet School, Aloysius, Ken and Lobang instead somehow find themselves at the Naval Diving Unit.

* The 2012 Singaporean-Malaysian comedy films ''Ah Boys to Men'' and ''Ah Boys to Men 2''. The main plot revolves around a group of army recruits as they start their National Service. Ken Chow is a [[SpoiledBrat spoilt]] teenager who dislikes the Army and is reluctant to enlist as he wants to study abroad with his girlfriend. While waiting for the mandatory haircut, Ken gets to know a few people - "''Lobang''" [[StreetSmart Lee Onn]], [[Main/{{Nerd}} Aloysius Jin]] (a.k.a ''Wayang'' King) and Man In Ping (a.k.a. "I.P. Man"). Emotional issues that National Service recruits experience for a long period of time, such as not being able to be in touch with their kin are tackled. It also pokes fun into many infamous incidents related to the Singapore Army by parodying these events. It is the highest-grossing Singaporean film of all time, and has grossed over four times of its S$3 million budget. Buoyed by audience demand, a third installment ''Ah Boys To Men 3: Frogmen'' has been released, in an alternate ending where, instead of going their different ways after the second movie to the Officer Cadet School and Specialist Cadet School, Aloysius, Ken and Lobang instead somehow find themselves at the Naval Diving Unit.

* The two-part film ''Ah Boys to Men'' and ''Ah Boys to Men 2'' is a 2012 Singaporean-Malaysian comedy film. The main plot revolves around a group of army recruits as they start their National Service. Ken Chow is a [[SpoiledBrat spoilt]] teenager who dislikes the Army and is reluctant to enlist as he wants to study abroad with his girlfriend. While waiting for the mandatory haircut, Ken gets to know a few people - "''Lobang''" [[StreetSmart Lee Onn]], [[Main/{{Nerd}} Aloysius Jin]] (a.k.a ''Wayang'' King) and Man In Ping a.k.a. "I.P. Man". Emotional issues that National Service recruits experience for a long period of time, such as not being able to be that in touch with their kin are tackled in the movie. It also pokes fun into many infamous incidents related to the Singapore Army by parodying these events. It is the highest-grossing Singaporean film of all time, and has grossed over four times of its S$3 million budget. Buoyed by audience demand, a third installment has been released, in an alternate ending where, instead of going their different ways after the second movie to the Officer Cadet School and Specialist Cadet School, Aloysius, Ken and Lobang instead somehow find themselves at the Naval Diving Unit. IP Man was not in the movie, since the actor was going through NS for real at the time of filming, but he does get a cameo at the end.

The S.A.F.'s recruitment and training processes are noted to be gruesome and tough. Well said, so it is perhaps lucky for the women that they are just permitted to volunteer for service, unlike the men. However, any given National Serviceman is bound to say that the training faced by newer ones is [[TheyDontMakeThemLikeTheyUsedTo nothing compared]] to what ''they'' used to face. Singapore is also noted to produce some of its own military equipment and they are relatively well-made, which makes some of Singapore's neighbours jealous. Some examples are [[CoolGuns the]] [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAR-21 SAR-21]] [[CoolGuns Bullpup Assault Rifle]] and [[MoreDakka the]] [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimax Ultimax 100]] [[MoreDakka Lightweight Light Machine Gun]].[[note]]...which is not as awesome, given its proclivity to jamming. [[ShurFineGuns Very frequently.]][[/note]]

* The two-part film ''Ah Boys to Men'' and ''Ah Boys to Men 2'' is a 2012 Singaporean-Malaysian comedy film. The main plot revolves around a group of army recruits as they start their National Service. Ken Chow is a [[SpoiledBrat spoilt]] teenager who dislikes the Army and is reluctant to enlist as he wants to study abroad with his girlfriend. While waiting for the mandatory haircut, Ken gets to know a few people - "''Lobang''" [[StreetSmart Lee Onn]], [[Main/{{Nerd}} Aloysius Jin]] (a.k.a ''Wayang'' King) and Man In Ping a.k.a. "I.P. Man". Emotional issues that National Service recruits experience for a long period of time, such as not being able to be that in touch with their kin are tackled in the movie. It also pokes fun into many infamous incidents related to the Singapore Army by parodying these events. It is the highest-grossing Singaporean film of all time, and has grossed over four times of its S$3 million budget. Buoyed by audience demand, a third installment has been confirmed.

* '''Defence Executive Officers''' - Also known as '''[=DXOs=]'''. They aren't military personnel per se, as they retain their civilian [=IDs=] and have some civilian privileges. They mainly serve in an administrative or advisory capability. Officers and enlisted regulars who have [[OldSoldier retired]] because they have reached their maximum term of service can also choose to stay with the S.A.F. in the capacity of a DXO as well.

The S.A.F.'s recruitment and training processes are noted to be gruesome and tough. Well said, so it is perhaps lucky for the women that they are just permitted to volunteer for service, unlike the men. However, any given National Serviceman is bound to say that the training faced by newer ones is [[TheyDontMakeThemLikeTheyUsedTo nothing compared]] to what ''they'' used to face. Singapore is also noted to produce some of its own military equipment and they are relatively well-made, which makes some of Singapore's neighbours jealous. Some examples are [[CoolGuns the]] [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAR-21 SAR-21]] [[CoolGuns Bullpup Assault Rifle]] and [[MoreDakka the]] [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimax Ultimax 100]] [[MoreDakka Lightweight Light Machine Gun]].[[note]]...which is not as awesome, given its proclivity to jamming. Very often.[[/note]]

* The film ''Ah Boys to Men'' is a 2012 Singaporean-Malaysian two-part comedy film. The main plot revolves around a group of army recruits as they start their National Service. Ken Chow is a spoilt teenager who dislikes the Army and is reluctant to enlist as he wants to study abroad with his girlfriend. While waiting for the mandatory haircut, Ken gets to know a few people - "''Lobang''" Lee Onn , Aloysius Jin "''Sia-lan''", Aloysius Lim (a.k.a ''Wayang'' King) and "I.P. Man". The main theme of the film is conscription in Singapore. Emotional issues that recruits experience for a long period of time, such as not being able to be that in touch with kins are tackled in the movie. It also pokes fun into many infamous incidents related to the Singapore Army by parodying these events. It is the highest-grossing Singaporean film of all time, and has grossed over four times of its S$3 million budget. Buoyed by audience demand, a third installment has been confirmed.

* ''Every Singaporean Son'' is 2010 mini-reality show by the National Geographic channel and [[BackedByThePentagon the Singapore government]] that focuses on several new recruits joining the Singapore Army as part of their National Service.

The S.A.F.'s recruitment and training processes are noted to be gruesome and tough. Well said, so it is perhaps lucky for the women that they are just permitted to volunteer for service, unlike the men. However, any given National Serviceman is bound to say that the training faced by newer ones is [[TheyDontMakeThemLikeTheyUsedTo nothing compared]] to what ''they'' used to face. Singapore is also noted to produce some of its own military equipment and they are relatively well-made, which makes some of Singapore's neighbours jealous. Some examples are [[CoolGuns the]] [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAR-21 SAR-21]] [[CoolGuns Bullpup Assault Rifle]] and [[MoreDakka the]] [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimax Ultimax 100]] [[MoreDakka Lightweight Light Machine Gun]].[[hottip:*:...which is not as awesome, given its proclivity to jamming. Very often.]]

* After Basic Military Training ([=BMT=]), all successful recruits, i.e. most, are promoted to the rank of Private. This is done at a Passing Out Parade (no, [[IThoughtItMeant this doesn't mean they all pass out]] and collapse during the parade[[hottip:*:It happens, but only to one or two dudes]], but that they have passed out of basic training). Before completion of [=BMT=], recruits are assessed according to their leadership abilities and physical aptitudes. This will determine the future course of their progression in National Service. Some will be selected to become Commissioned Officers, others to become [[SergeantRock Specialists]] (what Non-Commissioned Officers are called in the S.A.F.) and the rest will be streamed into vocational schools.

** 2nd Lieutenant - Lieutenant - Captain - Major - Lieutenant Colonel - Senior Lieutenant Colonel[[hottip:*:Essentially a Colonel in all but name. Colonels and above are promoted by appointment, so if there is no vacancy, this is the rank one will rise to until another Colonel retires or is promoted to Brigadier General.]] - Colonel - Brigadier General - Major General - Lieutenant General

** 3rd Warrant Officer - 2nd Warrant Officer - 1st Warrant Officer - Master Warrant Officer - Senior Warrant Officer

* '''Regulars''' - Every soldier in the S.A.F. starts out as an NSF. Somewhere along the line, they either decided that serving their nation is what they want to do, or they feel their talents lie best with the military. Those, or they simply just went insane and signed a minimum of 6 years of their lives away on a dotted line. All ranks higher than 2nd Sergeant (for enlisted personnel) and Lieutenant (for officers) must be regulars (unless you did something super awesome, like [[BeyondTheImpossible sink a pirate ship with a stone]] or something. To date, no one has been reported to have done this). The Navy and Air Force also mainly comprise regulars, as the technical expertise and dedication required often demands a longer time for training and learning, which will definitely exceed the NSF's liability of two years. All [[TheSquadette women]] in the S.A.F. are regulars, since women are not required to perform National Service.

* Army Medical Services - [[TheMedic Medic]]! They most definitely do not run around in white lab coats with syringe guns, but these are the guys you want watching your back. One amazing thing about the Medical Corps is that a large majority of qualified medics were once untrained recruits, meaning the training must have been quite...[[TrainingFromHell intensive]]. Case in point, it used to take a Specialist medic (ie one with the rank of sergeant) almost as long to earn his chevrons as an officer to earn his stripes. Now? It can take even [[BeyondTheImpossible *longer*]]. Medical Officers are a different breed; most, if not all of them are actually medical graduates who deferred their term of service to complete their M.D. qualifications. In return for their deferment, they serve out their NS liabilities as Medical Officers.

** 2nd Lieutenant - Lieutenant - Captain - Major - Lieutenant Colonel - Senior Lieutenant Colonel - Colonel - Brigadier General - Major General - Lieutenant General

The S.A.F.'s recruitment and training processes are noted to be gruesome and tough. Well said, so it is perhaps lucky for the women that they are just permitted to volunteer for service, unlike the men. However, any given National Serviceman is bound to say that the training faced by newer ones is [[{{ptitle8170np5c6iu6}} nothing compared]] to what ''they'' used to face. Singapore is also noted to produce some of its own military equipment and they are relatively well-made, which makes some of Singapore's neighbours jealous. Some examples are [[CoolGuns the]] [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAR-21 SAR-21]] [[CoolGuns Bullpup Assault Rifle]] and [[MoreDakka the]] [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimax Ultimax 100]] [[MoreDakka Lightweight Light Machine Gun]].[[hottip:*:...which is not as awesome, given its proclivity to jamming. Very often.]]

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The S.A.F.'s recruitment and training processes are noted to be gruesome and tough. Well said, so it is perhaps lucky for the women that they are just permitted to volunteer for service, unlike the men. However, any given National Serviceman is bound to say that the training faced by newer ones is [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ptitle8170np5c6iu6 nothing compared]] to what ''they'' used to face. Singapore is also noted to produce some of its own military equipment and they are relatively well-made, which makes some of Singapore's neighbours jealous. Some examples are [[CoolGuns the]] [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAR-21 SAR-21]] [[CoolGuns Bullpup Assault Rifle]] and [[MoreDakka the]] [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimax Ultimax 100]] [[MoreDakka Lightweight Light Machine Gun]].[[hottip:*:...which is not as awesome, given its proclivity to jamming. Very often.]]

The S.A.F.'s recruitment and training processes are noted to be gruesome and tough. Well said, so it is perhaps lucky for the women that they are just permitted to volunteer for service, unlike the men. However, any given National Serviceman is bound to say that the training faced by newer ones is [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ptitle8170np5c6iu6 nothing compared]] to what ''they'' used to face. Singapore is also noted to produce some of its own military equipment and they are relatively well-made, which makes some of Singapore's neighbours jealous. Some examples are [[CoolGuns the]] [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAR-21 SAR-21]] [[CoolGuns Bullpup Assault Rifle]] and [[MoreDakka the]] [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimax Ultimax 100]] [[MoreDakka Lightweight Light Machine Gun]].

Since the 2000s, the RSAF comprises 5 overall commands:

* Regardless of whichever leadership path every soldier is sent on, he will enter a specific vocational school to learn his trade (because you can't just have minimally-trained riflemen making up the whole Armed Forces, can you?). The various schools generally have [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin self-explanatory names]]; the School of Military Medicine trains medics and medical officers, the School of Combat Engineers trains, well, Combat Engineers, etc. It should be noted that due to the increased intellectual demands of many vocations, well-educated conscripts (with a GCE A level or polytechnic diploma) make up a disproportionate number of their number. Basic riflemen usually receive further training at their respective units rather than a vocational school.
* When all the training is done, soldiers will serve out their respective roles in the S.A.F. until they complete their National Service term. During the course of all the training mentioned above, it is possible for any combat-fit soldier to 'sign on' (to use the local terminology) to become a regular.

* Singapore Commando Formation - The [[ElitesAreMoreGlamorous Elite]] Infantry Force. These are the guys you want when things really, really need to get done without it being screwed up. Training is especially tough and there is a very high drop-out rate. Their red beret is iconic.
* Singapore Guards - The [[EliteArmy Rapid Deployment and Strike Force]]. Trained harder and tougher than regular infantry, they are a bit more numerous than the Commandos, but are definitely no less tough. Have an equally iconic khaki beret.

* Singapore Armour Formations - TankGoodness. They are THE Cavalry, though for some reason, considered as glamourous as the Infantry (read: not). The S.A.F. has recently acquired the German Leopard 2 tank to become the main steed for the Armoured Formations, which definitely adds an extra punch.

* Army Medical Services - [[TheMedic Medic]]! They most definitely do not run around in white lab coats with syringe guns, but these are the guys you want watching your back. One amazing thing about the Medical Corps is that a large majority of qualified medics were once untrained recruits, meaning the training must have been quite...[[TrainingFromHell intensive]]. Case in point, it used to take a Specialist medic (ie one with the rank of sergeant) almost as long to earn his chevrons as an officer to earn his stripes. Now? It can take even [[BeyondTheImpossible *longer*]].

One particular unit of note in the RSN is the Naval Diving Unit. These guys are considered the Commandos of the Navy, with a [[TrainingFromHell very harsh]] and [[NintendoHard strict physical regimen and training programme]] that sees a staggeringly high number of selected recruits drop out of training within the first few weeks. These guys become frogmen, Combat Divers and quasi-Marines when they are finished with their training. You do '''NOT''' want to mess with these guys.

The RSAF operates many 3 to 3.5 Generation aircraft, like the F-15SG Strike Eagle, F-16C/D Fighting Falcon, F-5E Tiger, G550 AEW&C and C-130 Hercules to name a few. Within Singapore are 4 Air Bases, amongst which the various squadrons are spread. Combined with two civilian airports, this makes Singaporean airspace one of the most crowded and heavily used in the world.

* Army Medical Services - [[TheMedic Medic]]! They most definitely do not run around in white lab coats with syringe guns, but these are the guys you want watching your back. One amazing thing about the Medical Corps is that a large majority of qualified medics were once untrained recruits, meaning the training must have been quite...[[TrainingFromHell intensive]].

* Those selected to be trained as Officers will become [[ButtMonkey Officer Cadets]], and are trained for a grueling period of 9 months (12 for Naval Officer Cadets and in excess of 30 for Pilots) at [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Officer_Cadet_School_(Singapore) Officer Cadet School]]. Once they're done, they are commissioned as [[EnsignNewbie 2nd Lieutenants]]. Those selected to be trained as Specialists will become Specialist Cadets, and are trained for a shorter but no less tough period of 6 to 7 months at [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Specialist_Cadet_School Specialist Cadet School]]. When these are done, they graduate as 3rd Sergeants and put on their three chevrons. [[SergeantRock Sergeant Rock-ery]] is not a necessary outcome. Regardless of whichever leadership path every soldier is sent on, he will enter a specific vocational school to learn his trade (because you can't just have minimally-trained riflemen making up the whole Armed Forces, can you?)

* '''Regulars''' - Every soldier in the S.A.F. starts out as an NSF. Somewhere along the line, they either decided that serving their nation is what they want to do, or they feel their talents lie best with the military. Those, or they simply just went insane and signed a minimum of 6 years of their lives away on a dotted line. All ranks higher than 2nd Sergeant (for enlisted personnel) and Lieutenant (for officers) must be regulars (unless you did something super awesome, like [[BeyondTheImpossible sink a pirate ship with a stone]] or something. To date, no one has been reported to have done [[OrIsIt this]]). The Navy and Air Force also mainly comprise regulars, as the technical expertise and dedication required often demands a longer time for training and learning, which will definitely exceed the NSF's liability of two years. All [[TheSquadette women]] in the S.A.F. are regulars, since women are not required to perform National Service.

* After Basic Military Training ([=BMT=]), all successful recruits, i.e. most, are promoted to the rank of Private. This is done at a Passing Out Parade (no, [[IThoughtItMeant this doesn't mean they all pass out]] and collapse during the parade, but that they have passed out of basic training). Before completion of [=BMT=], recruits are assessed according to their leadership abilities and physical aptitudes. This will determine the future course of their progression in National Service. Some will be selected to become Commissioned Officers, others to become [[SergeantRock Specialists]] (what Non-Commissioned Officers are called in the S.A.F.) and the rest will be streamed into vocational schools.