Release Date

08 Jul, 2010

Total Episode/Season

6/1

Synopsis

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.

Original Title

Every Singaporean Son

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Every Singaporean Son

08 Jul, 2010

For nine weeks, 15 young men from different backgrounds came together for the rite of passage that every Singaporean son must experience - BMT. And now you can follow their journey of self-discovery on the Web!

Every Singaporean Son II: The Making of an Officer

"To lead, to excel, to overcome"- this is the motto that is instilled in the minds of officers-to-be as they go through their training at OCS. Titled "The Making of an Officer", the second season of Every Singaporean Son (ESS) follows a group of Full-time National Servicemen as they rough it out on overseas training and master the specialised skills needed to lead as Armour, Infantry and Engineer officers. With fresh faces, and a new storyline, ESS2 promises a refreshing take on the cadets and their experiences as they strive to earn their officer ranks, coupled with lots of explosions and gun battles.

Every Singaporean Son III

The "Every Singaporean Son" series is back! In this new season, follow the commanders and recruits of Dragon Company as they navigate the challenges of Basic Military Training during this COVID-19 pandemic.

Every Singaporean Son IV

The “Every Singaporean Son” series returns for its fourth season! Follow the soldiers in Specialist Cadet School as they undergo intensive training to become Third Sergeants in the Singapore Armed Forces.

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