• The term “阿兵哥” spread to Singapore from Taiwan.
• It is mostly used in conversation or in informal contexts. In formal contexts, the terms “军人” or “士兵” are used instead.
• ƒSingapore implemented compulsory conscription in 1967. All male citizens and Singaporean Permanent Residents who have reached the age of 18 must fulfil their two-year National Service obligations(excluding exempted persons). They may be assigned to the Singapore Armed Forces, Singapore Civil Defence Force or Singapore Police Force as fulltime National Servicemen.
• After completing two years of service, they transition to become Operationally Ready National Servicemen, and can be called up for training for up to 40 days per year, up to the age of 40 or 50.
• Servicemen can also sign up to be regular soldiers if they meet the requirements.

With a loud gasp, a male passenger suddenly collapsed. A military serviceman rushed forward to check the man’s pulse and make sure he was still breathing. He tried to pry open the man’s mouth after seeing him froth at the mouth. The serviceman’s quick response drew praise from the other passengers on the bus. (Lianhe Wanbao, 12/9/2019).

兵哥哥 (Mainland China), 大兵哥 (Mainland China), 兵哥 (Mainland China)

• Since 2012, Singaporean film director Jack Neo has made four movies about National Servicemen under the “Ah Boys to Men” series.