BMT Song

A song about BMT in a nut shell. BMT stands for basic military training
This video is dedicated to my 2nd batch of awesome recruits.
As a Tekong sergeant, taking care of the discipline, welfare, knowledge, skills, fitness and personal issues of sixty odd recruits in a platoon is both mentally and physically demanding. There were times when I just wished that the recruits could POP earlier. But with every passing batch, whenever the thundering "one check one" echoes across the Floating Platform, and whenever I see them so jubilantly cry out "POP LOH" while thousands of jockey caps soar into the morning sky...I couldn't help but feel a powerful emotion cantering through my whole body.
This emotion is complicated. It is the feeling of happiness because I finally got to see them conquer all of the challenges that we had set for them. It is also the sense of pride because I knew that I have played a part in making them grow into a better man for our homeland, his loved ones and himself. At the same time, it is the feeling of reluctance because I suddenly realized how difficult it was to say goodbye.
To me, being a good Tekong sergent is NOT about how well you can teach the recruits, be it instilling discipline or imparting knowledge and skills. Instead, It is about how well you can learn from the recruits...it is about how much you are willing to constantly look for imperfections in your leadership by reflecting upon the reactions and performances of those whom you are leading. Through my recruits, I have learnt empathy, composure, efficiency, confidence and many skills which I never knew I will ever have.
To my 04/12 batch of POP-ed recruits from BMTC Ulysses company, I am NOT going to wish you "a smooth sailing journey in your new NS life ahead" because a smooth ride is boring and you can gain nothing out of it. I wish that you will find a rocky road with many junctions that can push you to new mental and physical limits. NS is a waste of time...yes it is...but it is only a waste of time because people choose to believe and act that way. I am not here to promote National Service. I am here to let you know that opportunies for you to learn and grow are everywhere, even in what some might deem as a waste of time, or from people whom you least expect to learn anything useful.
We are Ulysses, AH WOO!

[@TyranMingHao]

When I first watched this, I was a civilian whom haven't serve and knew nothing, here to learn and prepare myself. The second time I watched this, I was a recruit, trying to relate to this and can't wait to POP. When I watched this the third time, I was spending the remaining 3/4 of my service in Guards unit, can't wait to ORD. Finally, I'm watching this as a civilian, again. No matter what status I watch this in, cocktail of memories and feelings always flood in like rain to shellscrape I just want to say time flies. So enjoy and make good use of your time, even during the darkest days during the service.. it will really gone by in a blink of an eye.. also, your army friends will surely be your best pals for live. Trust me haha

[@jurekantoine7829]

im not in ns but i am in ncc

[@user-xc3no8ht8s]

Jurek Antoine What school?

[@colourfulmartin4329]

Some goondu,some so tong and some plain moron

[@KimiXV]

Wah Guardsmen , ups lah

[@cassantan3982]

Perfect_ F0rm no one caares

[@DirkIronside]

This video taught me how to pronounce "Ulysses"

[@kubocs]

David Woodside HHAAHHA

[@ouiouimonami8704]

I thoug it was “U-lie-sis”

[@exiliar4093]

Ludwig Van Beethoven lol

[@richardhardy1586]

Me in U coy now : |

[@l_Jyv_l]

I Thought It Was Useless

[@kenrictan6550]

as a sergeant, u have good voice

[@lindawu2326]

End Nitro rip in piece

[@lvny2733]

@End Nitro good luck

[@petergao751]

G

[@petergao751]

Ogghiiuhihjjihih I hit iyiuyhui hu

[@petergao751]

Yyuyuiy

[@wysrl]

Enlisted into Ninja company in June '08, ORD-ed from 160 SQN is June 2010. NS is a bittersweet moment for all Singaporean men... Dread going through it but when it's all over, on hindsight, it is one of the most unforgettable moments of our lives.

[@anggahartoto]

Singapore: All men above 18 must serve military... NK: All men and women must serve military when born...

[@thediassilvia]

Nk?

[@anggahartoto]

@@thediassilvia DPRK

[@rE-xs3gm]

Silvia Sthedias North Korea I thinkb

[@chrischin5454]

Hope girls also serve ns in sg...

[@iamefghwr4522]

@@chrischin5454 probably never gonna happen.

[@dylanchew7079]

Even in uniform group the most common words we hear are SEMULA, WALK SOME MORE, and FASTER!!!! Sounds like NS

[@randomrandomrandommm3637]

u what UG?

[@rifftud-tu244]

Be glad you don't have to hear the other BMT favorite phrase, "You all don't want to book out, riiiight?"

[@randomrandomrandommm3637]

Haha rlly?

[@k_h2085]

Dylan Chew I'm a girl kenna Idk why I still go for NPCC

[@chowbyebye]

So true i ncc everytime only here that

[@xavierlow5848]

Such a great song! In our country Malaysia we also have a national service program called "Khidmat Negara". It's a three months programme but I didn't get selected, I was damn admire while my friends who went there and share their experiences.

[@johnwig285]

You guys have this thing called Wataniah so u can join and train during weekends. That's why your Khidmat Negara is abolished, due to redundancy. Anyone interested can join PELAPES/Wataniah. Idk the details coz im nt from Malaysia.

[@YoImNotGay]

negara heheh

[@callmecheese4696]

i still remember when i going to enlist to NS i watched this video and i felt sad.. But now i ORDed for 1 year alr. To be honest, I love bmt but i hate my unit. They abuse their power too much.. Those enlisting NS stay strong. The sun will shine at you again..

[@johnwig285]

It is not abt abusing power or playing rank. The whole tekan culture is to put you under pressure and emotional stress to prep u in case of war. When u kena captured by enemy, they wont be nice.

[@callmecheese4696]

@@johnwig285 I’m fine w tekan but treating you like dogs and slaves are what I meant. Aiyo you won’t understand..

[@Ocro555]

This is the earliest KZbin video that I've watched, as far as I can remember. Almost a decade passed I had the sudden urge to watch it again, so searched "Singaporean army troll song" and this came out...the nostalgia, aiyo aiyo ai aiyo ah

[@user-jd3gf5xw1x]

2:57 I'm still a pre-enlistee, but I still cried at this scene. I could imagine myself sitting in the mud, and if I were to read this letter from my parents I'll cry

[@alsonishier]

same

[@alsonishier]

just wanna wait till book out then go hug them for entire day

[@18Robinson]

Proud of all the boys who served! Thank you for your service!! ❤️🌈🇸🇬🙏🏻

[@ciatilin]

The memories that this song brings back how i miss the old times

[@iyogrushelleanne2619]

I found it after 10 years this song has a special place in my heart

[@GamerBoi94]

I still remember 2 rs of NS life .. serving SCDF as a firefighter .. 2012 - 2014 .. miss those tyme :)

[@vor_texe9909]

When you go BMT your mindset must always be "Have Fun, Endure, I CAN DO IT and Stay Strong"

[@ReiToriyasuSan]

Dictionary or Theasarus for Singlish Words, Short-Forms and others: BMT: Basic Military Training BMTC: Basic Military Training Centre/Camp IC: Identification Card No. 4: Referring to the SAF No. 4 Uniform Leticia: A female maid working in SG for extra pay, usually from a foreign country. (Common Nationalities: Indonesian, Burmanese) Ownself: Used with a preceding possessive adjective to form a pronominal phrase. Aiyo: A sound of way to express/describe displeasure, disappointment or disapproval. Chiong Sua: Hokkien (Chinese Dialect) term that refers to the act of charging up a hill to attack enemies. Keng: To screw up or a short word of kencheng. It means… piss. Chao: A Mandarin (Chinese Dialect) word meaning to overtake, surpass, transend, pass or cross. Another word can refer to Kacau: meaning to disturb, bother or be a nuisance. Latrine: A floor toilet usually commonly found in a camp or barracks. Chiong: To rush or charge, usually to do or obtain something or to get to a particular place. SOC: Standard Obstacle Course OTOT: Own Time, Own Target IPPT: The Individual Physical Proficiency Test. A standard physical fitness test used by SAF, SPF AND SCDF to test the basic components of physical fitness and motor skills of their members. RT: Remedial Training Bookout: Allowance to Leave Pulau Tekong to return home on the weekends or public holidays. Loh: pronounced as Lor, to express acceptance or resignation. Kena: To experience, receive or suffer Field Camp: A compulsory 5-day, 4-night camp in a forest in Pulau Tekong. Basha: Shelter or Sleeping Area. Semula: Command to stand or say Again, usually for informal punishment. Tekan: Downward Pressure. ET Blade: Makeshift Shovel for Field Camps. Lobang: Malay to describe opportunity or chance. Or in its literal description, an opening, gap or hole. Shellscrape: Shallow grave of military earthwork both long and deep to lie flat in, you know, like a trench. Ah Boy: A Chinese perjorative term to describe anti-social, lower-class youth in SG that displays common characteristics such as: dyed hair, loud fashion, playing loud music or less educated. 24KM Route March: A fundemental part of BMT, a capstone in recruit training, building up fitness. It’s a symbolic route, beginning at Changi and ending at Marina Bay, a reverse march is referring to the defeat by Prisoners of War (or POW) who walked from Nicoll Highway to Changi during WWII. Whilst 1st graduation parade on mainland is at the Float, other editions can be held at the National Stadium and Pasir Laba Camp. In 2019, it was held at Our Tampines Hub. Now, Parades are held back at Pulau Tekong as part of safety measures against COVID. That’s all. I hope you learnt a thing or two!

[@jrgamee7805]

10 yrs already, but I remember watching it when it was only 4 yrs or less

[@choojunyang6002]

This will never happen to me 0:27 "Waving goodbye to my girl" at all when i am in army

[@cricry]

But did it?

[@luftwaifucolonel]

Did it?

[@kelvinquah9203]

Watching this before leaving for final route march to POP. Damn all the feels

[@ArchangelMichael1991]

The 2 years I spent in NS is the best years in my life, the only time I could eat 3 proper meals a day, the only time someone spoke and listened to me, the only time I felt belonged and proud. Thank you NS Wish I could redo NS again Now after my ORD my life is in a total mess again :'(

[@lucaslow7590]

u could sign on

[@lucaslow7590]

u could sign on

[@looneytuneeeeeeee123]

are you serious? are you really that poor that you can't even afford the life outside army. and are you really such an outcast that you can't even find any true friend outside? wow. you're messed up...

[@umadbro3315]

+looneytuneeeeeeee123 wtf is wrong with you?Seriously....There's is nothing wrong if you're poor..some people could not get friends...either bullied or too shy to talk..

[@looneytuneeeeeeee123]

umad bro? that was like my reaction to him. wtf is wrong with this guy. ppl are crying and dying to get out of there. and he choose to be in NS?he's totally seeing things in different perspective.

[@hornetattack305]

Miss the good times in ulysses.04/12 thanks for this awesome song.

[@sofiyaqistinadonthave431]

first the song is sad but the ending is happy

[@floopythebreadman111]

10 years later and this still is fire

[@TinyRedDot]

D A Em G

[@Yasai_1204]

props for giving chords XD

[@woofwoofcam5798]

Omg thank u

[@Lunaloon227]

Strumming pattern Down down up up down up down down up up down up

[@Lunaloon227]

Oh btw what about the melody

[@apricotchutney6679]

So funny! Also very inspiring what you wrote above! Moving indeed.

[@jianxiongRaven]

3:17 I listen to this song also want to cry Liao . So touching

[@lego_knight804]

Used to listen to this since I was in primary school. Now, I am in the 02/24 BMT batch of mono 3sir support. As I write this comment, it is the day of my route march. What a journey it has been. I am curious what awaits me.

[@kimjunhong1314]

thanks for bringing the memories back

[@cash_wtp]

Wah.. I'm only 12 and yet i'm scared to go NS, hopefully in the future not too tough lah. I already scared. Haiyah. UPDATE : 10th Sep 2023 I’m already in NS & I can’t wait to ORD. BMT was a piece of cake because I ended up being PES C9. Thanks for checking up on me guys 😂

[@guessilldie3255]

Hello. I hope this would cheer you up but Ns would be 'fun' and you do not need to be scared.

[@cash_wtp]

+Jc Tube But first part of NS will be hard right? Like Basic Military Training (BMT)?

[@guessilldie3255]

Joe Miyori It will because you are not used to it, and that's why you need to adapt, but after a while, you will get used to it.

[@Theblueseaweedsoawesome]

Ah boy you still small ..

[@cash_wtp]

+NoodlesPoodle I know i'm still small (Not physically) but 8 years is a very short amount of time. I need to stop being lazy and go to the gym. I'm good in weights and everything but I cannot jog more then 1.6 km as i'm not that fit.

[@deluxeember]

Aww so sweet! They're so lucky to have such an awesome sergeant like you

[@proasethun4675]

This song is incredible and funny! Beautiful!

[@cr3at1ve-nam3]

You know, this was one of the first youtube videos i actually watched, this is very nostaligic (even though i didn't understand this at the time, i was 5)

[@BigChungus-sk4qn]

Same sia

[@limsiokheng8336]

Amazing song dude :)

[@lastgoldfish446]

Wah damn feelz. Actually made me nostalgic about NS times :')

[@0utdoorsurvival]

This song brings back memories because my company played this song during one lecture ( I think it was our introduction) and the best part is that im from ULYSSES!!!! " Ah boy stay strong" was the phrase that kept me going through the hardest and darkest days and nights. Ulysses Platoon 4 Section 3, Highest floor, We Wont Fall!! 5 stories high, limits we defy !

[@parallelogrum7967]

So beautiful even 4 years later

[@itsherobrine5440]

That's one more subscriber for the fantastic use of rage comic faces!

[@unholydanger]

very nice song. remind me of my BMT days 20 years ago

[@BadBloodMovies]

Very nice song! Keep up the good work!

[@teeyc6502]

I am so happy to listen to this song so much guys and thank you so much it's the best song I ever heard

[@peekatchu1383]

meanwhile in police basic training... chalet~

[@joonwithpark]

miss BMT.. from 03/14 Taurus Coy. Balls of steel!

[@acejon2162]

During my time we served 2 years plus 6 months, nowadays NS is so relax.

[@ramasaraer]

Enlisted December 2011, ORD December 2013, ROD 2022 time really fly... i miss being happy.. please enjoy every moment you have...

[@TimothyOng77]

It’s currently 2022 and I’m 13. I’ll come back to this comment and update it when I serve NS in 2028 and in 2030 when I ord. Hopefully I remember

[@cricry]

2040 I'm old

[@whatthefuckeidos9230]

Depends on when you finish your poly/ITE/JC actually, so you may start serving later

[@SlayerofPakis]

I am serving in 2026 💀

[@physicsboy1234]

​@@SlayerofPakissame

[@leongyet9896]

I missed NS! It's the place where you get to see the very rich,the very poor,sabo Kings,blur King,chao keng, kek kiang, howlian, and many more. It's also where I found very good friends,because you shower together, eat together and shit together. Know the person inside out. Go happy hours,fight with each other etc; If I could turn back the clock.........

[@des007w]

Still rewatching this in 2012, its been 8 solid years, 04/12 Ulysses Hooyah!

[@dantevaasroybullet]

Hahaha I Think They Use This Song for NPCC and NCC Camp Fire, Now.. Hear It Often.

[@milkbrend]

Shaiful Nizam Roslan haha really? It would be an honour sial :) 2 yrs later when i in charge i'll make sure we sing this song XD

[@chrischin5454]

Actually start from hokkien version..

[@Gattopuin]

Ulysses warrior here too...AHWOO!

[@johnwig285]

Ah Boys To Men recruit's anthem is more popular But this song is more emotional and relatable

[@beluwugauwu6370]

from 2016 to 2021 I still hear this song

[@jlolk904]

watching this video from 2022, really bring back nostalgic memories

[@khemmarat757]

I used to watch this when i was 5 good times

[@hwolf44]

I was a Malaysian and i want to serve the army in my future but i wear glasses and have high astigmatism. Hope the army will accept people like me in the future.

[@harbonixjj697]

Just try get PR in sg cfm can go army alrdy

[@nigel9774]

Bet is the best song ever very nice!

[@firdauslp]

hahaha wow this video is really good! brings back all the memories, thanks for this (:

[@tahcheechiam1302]

I'm glad I'm malaysian so I won't do this thing but to those in the army keep fighting!!

[@s3ikaltm662]

It must he very hard for themπ_π. I appreciate a lot that they serve our country ♡

[@Fuzzy_Llama]

Ulysses 0408 batch here. Loved the song. BMT in a nutshell. Thanks. ^^

[@syakirshumasdi8730]

This song brings back the feels... Both good and bad...

[@B10ckH34d512]

Walao 30 october? Then I'm still having A levels... I thought earliest intake even with NAPFA fail is just before Christmas?

[@isaacthedove9764]

I cried while watching this

[@jianxiongRaven]

Same

[@flamingpancake8059]

This is beyond iconic

[@mastervain1583]

Hopefully 100 years from now, new recruits will be still be watching this video. Even if NS is a waste of time, we gotta admit that it makes us better and we get to meet a ton of awesome people that will stick with us throughout life. 1 more year to ORD can’t wait! Hormat saf

[@mastervain1583]

11 more months to go!

[@davidang2084]

Fun fact:ALL Singapore men over age 18 have to go for army

[@kweksweeseng5114]

Yeah all Singaporean must go to army in 18 years old for 2 year without your Parent accept for girl but they can also go.If you don't go to army you go jail.

[@Yerinjibbang]

you don sayyyy

[@gordon6862]

Yup exactly.

[@nyvlem3184]

David Ang No shit sherlock

[@nyvlem3184]

David Ang No shit sherlock

[@nothingwrong1050]

This is the perfect song for Singapore

[@jaytrp4212]

Aiyo aiyo ai ai yo...wah..very good song

[@leen4441]

Oh My God i love this song soo much!❤❤❤❤💜💜💜💜💜

[@thecrownlesskingtjw]

Respect. More emotionally charged that the whole ah boys to men song

[@seantan2024]

i was from Ulysses '10 batch POP ORD LOH !

[@soohyun9192]

I cannot believe I am seeing this again after many years sia

[@FuckSBSTransit]

its been 5 month ago that i left a comment here before i enlist pop nxt week i am gonna miss tekong ~ great song before i enlist its juz a good song to me but during my training all this things i begin to feel it for myself

[@JoelIsaiahKoh]

It means we have to drink so much that no water spills out when the bottle is tilted 90 degrees LOL

[@jaykayfaxuploaders]

lololololol

[@mdfaruq5800]

Those who Keng will miss most of it...the best 2 yrs..lucky I'm done..few more reservist to go..huhu

[@teosohbuay]

Excellent!

[@2morrownvrending]

i am so gonna sing this song in the tunnel next week for my field camp XD

[@TinyRedDot]

Check out my new song guys! A song about our tiny island this time! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5m4mq2Ygr2tebM

[@Rean_Schwarzer_Kiseki]

+Tiny Red Dot bro care to give me the lyrics for bmt song?

[@TinyRedDot]

+Fiery Kenichi On the 30th October Go BMTC be soldier Waving goodbye to my girl Now it’s time for me to serve IC changed from pink to green No. 4 replaced my jeans No Leticia to keep things clean, Ownself must do everything ya Aiyo, aiyo, ai aiyo aiyo, aiyo, ai aiyo One guy late whole lot knock it down, Anything also push the ground, In a file if you move around jumping jacks unlimited counts Chiong sua till I want to keng Sunburn till I chao da skin Half-full bottle drink and drink Drink till whole day go latrine ya Aiyo, aiyo, ai aiyo aiyo, aiyo, ai aiyo Up the low rope over the wall Apex ladder down I fall Pick myself up and chiong somemore SOC just shag my balls Every night OTOT Still couldn’t pass IPPT Stay back in camp to RT Weekend kena burnt like free ya Aiyo, aiyo, ai aiyo aiyo, aiyo, ai aiyo During field camp build basha Build too slow tio semula Sergeants became Godzilla Kena tekan in the mud Dig and dig with ET blade Dig a lobang called shellscrape Dig till my arms nearly break Dig till my buddy hyperventilate ya Aiyo, aiyo, ai aiyo aiyo, aiyo, ai aiyo Sergeant gave me an envelope Inside it there was a note Mama said, “Ah Boy, stay strong!” Daddy said, “Ah Boy, fight on!” In the middle of the night Feeling homesick want to cry How I wish my boots were dry Guarding my “wife” with my life ya Aiyo, aiyo, ai aiyo aiyo, aiyo, ai aiyo In the blink of an eye So many weeks have gone by Marching with friends by my side Couldn’t bear to say goodbye Woohoo…hooooooooooooooooo Eh ya oh ah infantry ah We are the men from Ulysses

[@TinyRedDot]

You can list the ones which you don't understand :)

[@TinyRedDot]

***** Ching sua = charging ahead Keng = trying to avoid unpleasant tasks by pretending to be weak/ill So as a whole it means that in army I got to be on my toes and do so many hard missions till I feel like feinting illness

[@Irfan-uk7pq]

+Tiny Red Dot Hello there, great effort you did for this song :D! If you don't mind, could you send me the original audio for personal use? Reasons: i just want to listen to it while commuting to school :3.

[@JinxAmy]

Omg I see 18 july again! My birthday again :

[@xinyanbi5129]

It looks like this video is uploaded 16 years ago isnt it?

[@MrEsperanzo1]

Bravo bro good song.U guys r great

[@prashaanthkr]

Power la this song!

[@shawnteojj]

long live the Sinagpore Armed Forces, proud to be a singapore boy

[@thriveni277]

"Built too slow too swmula seargents became Godzilla"😡💀

[@scyeo73]

great work on this!!!

[@Mrwtfpink]

was from the May intake this year. Had a lot of fun in U coy! :D Platoon 4~

[@sigmahenryee614E]

now I understood what is hard in NS since I not been NS before

[@godsbelovedchild1810]

There's even a Hokkien version on it!

[@tanfs]

Most memorable part of my Army was outfield, e 'tekang' session then latter hand you a letter. Even till this day, I find it e most memorable part of my NS days.

[@waferjuice]

thank you!

[@Lunaloon227]

2020 anyone? 👇

[@yerlocalpeanutdealer795]

Me

[@kennylam9283]

Me

[@jerifurrs]

To be RSM: - Strictness: 100% - *very* LOUD VOICE MUST BE 100%

[@lanc-lz7vx]

Nice Song! Bravo'07

[@roxysquare88]

Very nice singing, and catchy tune.

[@TinyRedDot]

I am Kai Cheng :)

[@karisleo9562]

everyone forgot the song uploader

[@jacksoniim1647]

So sad this song♣

[@BigChungus-sk4qn]

My old song listened to it everyday during army

[@wakui00]

This is awesome!

[@aldriclimgtpia1842]

So funny I love the song I keep watching

[@guestpoo3487]

I like the memes

[@matthewwilliams7011]

POP ytd morning and this song just gives me the feels

[@XerrosNightscar]

ORD LO

[@cryingcat1473]

I like ya cut G