Survey Results - National Service (3)

Here are the survey results, based on 150 replies. The results are similar to the interim report based on 100 replies.

Less than 10% of respondents (male citizens who have completed national service) are happy with the current arrangement. 54% said that they should be paid an adequate, regular salary. 37% prefer other ways to protect the nation (e.g. full time soldiers).

In the event of a war, 57% would not fight and give their life for Singapore. Some of their reasons are stated in the report. This is a worrisome finding and indicate that the morale problem needs to be arrested urgently..

There is a strong view (80%) that permanent residents should have the same NS obligations as citizens. 65% felt that females should also perform NS, but most prefer a non-combat role.