For the guys in Singapore, it is a must to go through full-time National Service. However, before enlistment, there is a compulsory medical check-up. Here is what I think guys should do before going for the check-up:
In random order
1. Drink lots of water prior to your appointment
2. Be prepared to wait for a few hours (esp. in the afternoon)
3. If you are scared of needles, do go for blood donation prior to your appointment as it might reduce your fear.
4. Schedule your appointment so that both you and your friend can go together.
5. Do your research on how to get there. (for east siders, refer below)
6. Follow what the letter (you will receive it a few days before your appointment) states.
Address: 3 Depot Road, S(109680)
Name of place: CMPB (Central Manpower Base)
If you can see from the map below, the one with the
blue cross marks the building. The
red star at the left hand side of the map is the bus stop to alight at. A little walk up and after you cross the road, you will see the entrance. If you are taking cab, try to alight outside the restricted area(dotted in red;refer to map) as the security checks will frustrate the NS men on duty and the cabby uncle.
For east siders who have bus concession
:Take bus
14 from
Bedok Interchange to opp
Alexandra Hospital. The duration is approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes. Take bus
195 from that stop and alight at the 5th stop*. That stop would be the
red star.
OR take bus 16 from
Bedok Interchange and alight at the 4th stop* (after the bus makes a right turn). Take bus
14 from that stop to opp of
Alexandra Hospital. The total duration should be 1 hour 10 minutes. Take bus
195 from that stop and alight at the 5th stop*. That stop would be the
red star.
OR You can take the MRT - take the East/West line all the way to Tiong Bahru. Walk out of the MRT till you see The Pasta House. Cross the road and take 195 to CMPB
*Count the bus stop you board from as the 1st stop.Walk to the entrance and enter. The NS man on duty would direct you to the visitors 'corner'. Proceed with protocol and continue to
Pass Office. Pass you
NRIC and if you have brought you
mobile phone (with camera), declare it. Get the sticker/pass and proceed ahead. Walk straight in the pathway that is sheltered then turn to your left where you will see the big
CMPB sign on a building. Continue to walk in the left direction till you reach a flight of the stairs leading to the entrance.
Hope this post answers your questions on how to get to CMPB. Have fun =)
Dog food?
New b!tch in town! =X
I always wanted how they would taste like...
horrible group photo (yes, I know I am a lousy photographer)
plastic bottles & cups lying everywhere with empty cartons
worst, plastic cups & bottles on the road?!
as you can see in the above picture, this hawker centre brings back memories...
do you see that?!
Ang Mo Kio avenue 10!!!
AMK central crossroad. Oh, it feels so nostalgic.
complimentary drink - passionfruit soda
'scenery'
looks like what we had in S.Africa (refer to S.Africa trip post)
Looks healthy right. There is CHO and vegetable and protein!.JPG)
