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National Service Authority sets November 2 for military training screening

National Service Authority sets November 2 for military training screening
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The National Service Authority (NSA) has announced that screening and medical examinations for preselected National Service Personnel (NSPs) who expressed interest in participating in the Basic Military Training Programme will begin on Monday, November 2, 2026. The Authority wished all prospective participants a successful screening exercise.

The National Service Authority (NSA) has announced that screening and medical examinations for preselected National Service Personnel (NSPs) who expressed interest in participating in the Basic Military Training Programme will begin on Monday, November 2, 2026. The exercise, which will run until Saturday, November 7, 2026, forms part of the preparatory processes to determine the eligibility and medical fitness of prospective participants ahead of the commencement of the training programme.

In a notice, the Authority urged all preselected personnel who had expressed interest and indicated their willingness to participate in the programme to take note of the dates and make the necessary arrangements to attend the screening. The NSA said further details on designated screening centres, reporting times and other requirements would be communicated through the appropriate channels.

The Authority wished all prospective participants a successful screening exercise. Read the full statement below

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