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## Building a defence force - For many of the conscripted men, NS was a big change and they had to adapt to the disciplined lifestyle of the military. Training was physically tough, and they had to manage their anxieties being away from their homes and families. In turn, many families were anxious...

## Building a defence force - For many of the conscripted men, NS was a big change and they had to adapt to the disciplined lifestyle of the military. Training was physically tough, and they had to manage their anxieties being away from their homes and families. In turn, many families were anxious about the wellbeing of their sons when they were conscripted into the SAF. - The first generation of national servicemen stepped up to the task of defending Singapore despite having to make sacrifices. They knew country faced genuine threats to its defence and security.