The Singapore Armed Forces National Service Medal is awarded to a National Serviceman (NSman) of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) who has completed an equivalent 10 years of service. This is met by meeting 90% of the National Service Training System (NSTS) - 6 High-Key In-Camp Trainings and 3 Low-Key In-Camp Trainings.
Regular members of the SAF qualify for an equivalent medal, the Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (10 Years) Medal.
A clasp is awarded for an additional equivalent 5 years of service, for a total of 15 years. This is met by the full NSTS - 8 High-Key In-Camp Trainings and 5 Low-Key In-Camp Trainings.
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