Every Singaporean Son— My Buddy

Overview

Every Singaporean Son is a 2010 Singaporean documentary serving as an educational tool for pre-enlistees during Basic Military Training (BMT). Filmed mainly at Pulau Tekong, the 18-episode series premiered on YouTube on 7 July 2010, releasing Tuesdays with 6–8 minute clips. National Geographic Channel later aired a six-part version starting 8 March 2011. In August 2011, it expanded into a six-part series, Every Singaporean Son – Epilogue. Nominated for "Best Cross-Platform Content" at the 16th Asian Television Awards in 2011, it lost to 'The CJ Show'. Season 2, Every Singaporean Son II - The Making of an Officer, premiered on 16 August 2012, airing Thursdays across 20 episodes focused on Officer Cadet School (OCS) training. Season 3, Every Singaporean Son - Specialist Cadets, highlighted Specialist Cadet School (SCS) training. In 2026, Season 4 returns, offering a modern look at the next generation of commanders undergoing SCS training.

Documentary

Current EpisodeSeason 1 • Episode 1Aired: 2010-07-085 min

1. My Buddy

This is where it all starts. From Pasir Ris to Tekong, we follow the recruits as they begin their National Service journey. Amidst the busy-ness of this first day, we see how the recruits quickly adapt to life in the military, most crucially by making friends of strangers.