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Parents' guide
The CMPB Parents' Guide provides essential information for parents of pre-enlistees, covering NS commitments, required documents, support strategies, medical concerns, and emergency contacts. It also offers guidance for overseas-based sons.

Understanding National Service (NS) and what it entails for your son is important towards supporting him as a family. A guide for parents of pre-enlistees.
Basic Military Training - The parents' journey
Watch our video to find out what some parents of full-time National Servicemen have to say about NS.

Your son's NS commitments
An overview of NS commitments.

What you need to do
What you should be aware of as your son reaches the age of 13.

Supporting your son during NS
Learn how to support your son during NS, from managing common challenges to knowing where to seek help and understanding what to expect in the first few weeks of his journey.

Medical concerns
If you would like to request for details on your son's Physical Employment Standard.

Emergency contacts
Important contact numbers should you need to contact your son in case of emergencies during his basic training.

Overseas pre-enlistees
Important information if your son is residing overseas.