Ep 1: The Mentor (Every Singaporean Son - The Epilogue)

12 months after BMT, life for Nabil has come full circle. Once a recruit, he is now an instructor at the Basic Military Training Centre.
For Nabil, the job isn't merely about instructing, it is about mentoring and leading. Watch as Nabil balances a firm hand with a sensitive ear to guide his recruits through BMT life.
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[@ggg5444]

nabil=most gentle instructor in ns history

[@wuyizhou]

lol but can tell he's strict even though he doesnt shout (on camera)

[@nestrogodz9525]

Sergeant portrayed in ah boys to men vs Reality

[@madman888]

I wanna have him as my instructor

[@musafinnley4163]

i know I'm kind of randomly asking but do anybody know of a good website to watch newly released series online ?

[@leightonkelvin4984]

@Musa Finnley lately I have been using Flixzone. Just google for it =)

[@KisaSohmaTheFinal]

3SG is king in tekong; everywhere else, the 3SG receives the most shit

[@andyhooutdoors]

When I was in BMT in the ‘90s my section commander was what we nicknamed Fido Dido, a comical character in the ‘90s, because he looks like one. He appears to be a very mild, gentle, and meek guy, and was always seen with a novel in his hand. The first impression he gave us was that he is the most civil and most gentle sergeant in our platoon, but when it comes time to “tekan” us all hell breaks loose. He is the most sadistic sergeant in my platoon when it comes to punishments. Under him we went through hundreds if not a thousand push ups, sit ups, and jumping jacks a day. Everyday is a torture under him. Lol!

[@rinky_dinky]

and you wouldn't want it any other way ....

[@DeStinAr0]

My company in bmt!!! leopard!!! Although times were tough then but it was legit one of the most memorable times of my life and the amount of things I learn were soo much :) miss my bmt section soo much man . It really true, from boy to man !

[@vmonsieur]

Love the Epilogue!!

[@iluvsuperjunior13]

I love this show a lot!!!

[@thedeenz]

He was my platoon sergeant and he ORD'd before I POP. He is awesome.

[@colelje]

miss my BMT life.. haha. Looking forward to the next episode

[@xArchx]

Well the US army is mainly composed of regular forces, meaning they choose to enter into service. Singapore army are comprised of people who have no choice. So obviously, the soldiers in the US and Singapore have very different mental modes.

[@evolution8662]

Arch SAF =Serve and Fxxx Off.......

[@kzsuliana]

i just have this 'awww' feeling after watching. to the recruits of the Orion Company, thank u for sharing yr experiences with us :)

[@krisdesilver8575]

This BMT sergeants is much better than my secondary school

[@apprehensive]

Nabil seems like such an awesome guy!!

[@Joonbie]

The guy on 0:58 is currently my instructor in BMT !

[@yushixzoga]

WHO SO TIRED NEVER GIVE UP

[@synystersword5428]

Is there any education certs required other than those stated above?

[@Pr0Madnezz]

Hi @cyberpioneertv, when will the next episode be released?

[@DericNeoiscool]

Wao, SGT Nabil seems to look very strict in training.

[@Pr0Madnezz]

when does the next episode comes out?

[@waterboynbc]

Well done, SGT Nabil!!! ;)

[@xian1234]

The Privilege of being a commander "Learn More" "See More" Tekan More :)

[@ZERO_0594]

😂

[@555hansy]

nabil looks more mature and stern when he become a sergeant . when he was a recruit he looks cute and a bit child-looking

[@huanyeang]

is there any way that i can contact this guy nabil ?

[@aloysiusee]

when will be the next 1 uploading?

[@thepeanutbutterpig]

when is ep 2 coming out??

[@fah85]

Reminds me of the the good old days. I was also recruit but I didn't expect to be a Instructor.

[@geraldlkc]

when's the next episode going to be out?

[@clementlee8758]

Wah this Sgt wah mine good LA So good to his recruit

[@startswithAendswithE]

Hey is Nabil from Shuqun Pri?

[@dooglesmoogle]

what happened to the song at the start... that was my favourite part of the series... =.=

[@vistory]

pitch basha and align nice nice? siao ar? who does that in a infantry unit?

[@Zer0_L1ves]

@Cyberpioneertv how can i get to be like nabil?? be a instructor in BMT centre

[@theadventurer1602]

Instructors at Tekong these days are very very different from those of my era in the late 80s. Commanders/instructors of mono-intake BMT at Tekong are usually nicer and kinder/more welfare toward their recruits (because they look at long term commanders and men relationship when they are back at their own units) but the training itself is more intense than the normal Tekong BMT companies.

[@attorneyonwheels]

Why is the mentor so nice?

[@Bobbythewrecker]

@cyberpioneertv wait so we have no way of really knowing whether what he says in the video is not a practiced thing but real?

[@leonkampfsun3002]

Where is the Armor, They don't use?

[@munkeemoo]

@n3wh0pe, I think it comes out fortnightly. Next ep should be on 31 Aug.

[@555hansy]

can u give us their facebooks ?

[@555hansy]

i'm doing my ns 3 years later and i actually look forward to it . i am turning 15 next year

[@johnson4793]

Hans yhp so how like or not

[@4epblogadmin]

lol i was in the coy next to them when this was filmed! they had it okay lah.. or at least better than our company

[@ALTeCLaNss]

This is Leapord COY rite?

[@dingliangrox]

why is his water tube on his left shoulder?

[@fathurabrar2954]

is it mandatory for all Singaporean?

[@fathurabrar2954]

is it applied for those who are permanent resident? What's the minimum age to join full-time National Service?

[@007kuntasod]

That's what I wanna be when I grow up :) my bro is a army too! :D

[@faxmachineman1000]

can someone tell me if this is this a bunch of kids or actually the Singaporean army?

[@gabrielle2347]

purpose of ns in the past ?

[@doomslayermydad2859]

is nabil 20 years old

[@nepalidhori1]

Y not program on gurkha singapore

[@danielsuarez3793]

Indonesian here, i like that camo, perfectly blend into the environment and tropical jungle.

[@mundz86]

awww my junior .. once a leopard always a leopard!! HUAT AR

[@boNeBaNiUm]

I'm pretty sure they graduated on 3rd July instead of 13th July...

[@MrJubijubidoo]

I hope Singapore and Malaysia will have a closer relationship in the future because we are like family

[@generizze6243]

nerds going to take military course or just mandatory training?

[@patriot4786]

gene rizze dont worry, these nerds have this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqPXqZWpebFgmJY as their neighbors (INDONESIA)

[@jeremytan739]

gene rizze conscription

[@samuelademeso9041]

A bit of both if you ask me

[@SubZero-qi9hk]

1980's you have to walk + attack with FBO for 50 KM until you forget what is your name. Just to prepare to go to Thailand. Haha

[@wakui00]

@texas224 I agree with you but this is no war.This is recruit training where the commander should set the best example for the recruits to follow.

[@inetfriatma551]

Is Singapore basically Chinese/Indian/Malay?

[@vijay20]

@Thevide0123 maybe that's because we don't intend to A) Go around picking a fight, B) fight other people's battles, C) invade for resources.

[@zackexgunners7718]

For information 1st battalion Singapore Infantry Regiment 1 SIR and 2 SIR have experience in Congo and Confrontation with Indonesian communist guerillas 1963 - 1966 all of them well trained by British army. Frontline in counter attack jungle warfare towards guerillas..

[@angelinangel]

Nabil's so cute

[@xArchx]

I agree eh. This sgt too nice already. Tekan the men also like not really... But then leopard coy is lepak la.

[@SingZeon48]

Just curious, since sgt Nabil is an infantry specialist, why is he wearing a dark blue beret and not a green one?

[@supercritic100]

+Cheng Jun The green beret was introduced to infantry units at a period after this documentary was filmed. I think sometime in 2011 too.

[@Gz082]

@vijay20 great reply, you really shut him up

[@555hansy]

here's my concern , will i get bullied in NS . i often get bullied in school , not by everyone just some people . but there will always people who bully me . i'm in secondary 2 by the way

[@ahbengnurse]

Hans yhp so hows ur NS? U probably ORDed right

[@linghuiang3645]

why no women in the national service in singapore?

[@saint474747]

To all the haters you are so ignorant, if you post childish comments comparing the us to SAF why don't you migrate there and join the army there. I don't believe BMT was easy! Most of the behind the scenes are not even shown. This clip is made in order to educated the public. I am an instructor myself and I don't shout at my trainees for nothing. I do punish them when it is appropriate. Ultimately its is all about mutual respect!

[@alvindurochermtl]

I could say the same about you. Have you done time in any NATO army to say those comparisons were illegitimate? If your own MINDEF has uploaded this video I'd tend to belief that it is "realistic". And if it is indeed realistic I'd say the training shown on the basis of the video is much more mellow than the US or any of the Commonwealth army.

[@saint474747]

I happen to live in a NATO country and I have spoken to actual NATO commanders. Singapore's army is high respected in the international community. In terms of mellowness, why don't you have a look at basic up by the Canadian army? It's also funny you ask if I have done any time in a NATO army because I am in the application process to join one. I am pretty sure I will be able to make an accurate comparison soon. Your comment was posted 3 months ago. Maybe the standards have changed but when I was in the SAF (10 years ago), life was not so easy! Take a look at this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6LTeKyEZc9porc The SOC does not require the recruit to even be in SBO!

[@skyestevenson130]

My guitar teacher went to the army in Singapore

[@Pe33luat]

Các bạn đeo kính nhiều vậy?????

[@CyberSamTV]

Greetings from Taiwan

[@CrazyForPianosGirl]

@TrollRoflcopter even if that was so, this is a documentary follow up, which of course would be requested by the viewers, even if this is an easy job not worthy to be glorified of, (something i personally disagree because without BMT instructers there wouldn't be an Army to start with!) At least people from other countries would know what Singapore is doing! It does no harm so why are you posting negative comments that do no good?

[@Moonface00z]

can u let me go to army please ..

[@sowarabinomai]

Sigh, to test any command ability, throw a commander into an operational unit. BMTC is where recruits already have command potential and will naturally tend to be more obedient. Take a mono-intake where the men really are men that you have to work WITH and not just teach. Try knocking down a 2nd year soldier and see the effect.

[@kaharuddinmahmud7748]

If you asked a 2nd year old soldier to "knock it down" it shows that you have failed to be to be a commander for that section or platoon.

[@ultimaxed8239]

@@kaharuddinmahmud7748 clown logic alert

[@kaharuddinmahmud7748]

@@ultimaxed8239 I was a PS my dear friend during my service. When you lead a 2nd year soldier in an operational unit they know the drills better than you do. And yes I have taken mono intakes.

[@darencewee]

SAF becoming petticoat army!

[@fah85]

Remind me during my NSF days as a PS.

[@Kevsycm]

@gunBENdam That's how my Sergeant's used to be too.

[@555hansy]

@TrollRoflcopter he okay what . he is understanding and kind towards his men . and pushes them on their weak points . good leader

[@linghuiang3645]

in malaysia got women in national servive, why no women in singapore national service?

[@TheSafetysoff]

Singapore soldiers are professionals but lack combat experience thus the lack of intensity in training, the NCOs never saw combat, never been in a contact.

[@sowarabinomai]

@fadmandrit Well, you give me a choice and Id rather handle the bmtc recruits any day. You may say they can take less but, they are much more willing. Whereas 2nd year soldiers, they KNOW the system wayy better than you when you enter the unit (case for 99% of my friends including myself) and they know what exactly you can and cannot do. They are numb to many things that would make 1st year soldiers/recruits behave. Oh and extras are NOT EASY to give if you have a pc/ps/csm that cares about men.

[@illumintigaming3915]

wtf why this seargant so nice one

[@skyline155]

@thegoldenonethelomo they are just being resulted oriented..finish things fast and more productive, tts all...i am sure they have their tough times too

[@IsThisKaii]

They graduated on my last year's birthday! Omg :D

[@555hansy]

@texas224 ok can

[@alphasmasak]

Leopard, leopard, all the way~!

[@326joy]

@Jones0920 Sorry to say but you sounded too naive to be ignored. True freedom comes with adequate faith in your country and that comes from the sense of secure and confidence from your country's defense force.

[@AndrewChan84]

Exactly, it isn't free either way. That was because the previous guy said it like as though I implied it was free. You too, please read carefully, that comment was a REPLY. Filial piety IS voluntary for me because I care for my parents from my OWN heart, and they are my OWN parents. What an oxymoronic comparison. I don't have to die for my neighbors to love my own parents. Is opposing forced conscription and saluting escapees a disrespect servicemen? I didn't force you to protect me.

[@AndrewChan84]

Why should I die for anyone? My life and limb belongs to me and no government can FORCE me to serve ANYONE. Neither can I expect anyone to die for me. If a society feels that it doesn't have enough soldiers, then it should raise an army by voluntary means based on demand and supply and pay soldiers professionally. That is why we pay tax. And what makes you think I am condemning the conscripts?

[@thiskeithlee]

AndrewChan84 I really don’t understand why you people hate NS so much I don’t think you want what happen during the ww2 Japanese occupation and if we have a voluntary army the same thing as ww2 will happen because other countries will think we are weak and Attack us

[@larrydestiny2184]

lol master Muhammad, my csm for bmt. Should be Jaguar company

[@KDurantly]

@Notmysteezhomie2 my brother became one in 3-4 months.

[@MrJubijubidoo]

Singapore and Malaysia shouldn't squabble lah guys, we both have a closer relationship compared to other SEA countries, I respect Singapore's military for its technology and I respect Malaysia's military for its jungle warfare experience and also for it's commandos, both our countries depend each other, if one falls the other crumbles

[@songs5000]

OMG at last

[@AndrewChan84]

No, protection is NOT free, and nobody has to be forced to give it for FREE to me. I have no right to expect this for FREE from others. Society has no right to expect this for FREE from me. YOU should not be forced to give to for FREE to others. YOU must volunteer and they must pay YOU as a professional, then only it fair. It is so simple, why do you keep misunderstanding my argument? Which part of my comment is disrespecting the servicemen? Please read carefully before condemning.

[@antih4ck]

many singapore soldiers who use glasses, Iam indonesian, and i hope our country allow people who wearing glasses to enter the army

[@AHHUAT2]

@texas224 you sure that sergant didn't pump somewhere else? check again.....

[@TheArthurpoon]

@merckhd hahaha. sure not?

[@CrazyForPianosGirl]

@TrollRoflcopter These are real people not actors. Please be more empathetic. Do you think you'll feel good if you were him, trying his best in what he has been posted too and then reading a comment like that? i don't think so. And even if he was the worst, the position for a bmt instructer needs to be filled doesn't it? Use your brain please.

[@mundz86]

i miss the coy line haha .. 120305 enlist =)

[@lemuelkoh]

song bo

[@FirearmsAmmunition]

Where did the rest of his section go?qing wei...blah blah . Navy?

[@555hansy]

if i become a third sgt , i wanna be like nabil :)

[@malayatable3818]

milk of solider...ha ha ha h

[@Oissst2012]

move it girls... where are your teddys? what is the Singapore Government thinking?