Singapore National Service Replaces Last Camp Morale Boost With Genuine Despair

The Defence Ministry has announced a revolutionary upgrade to the annual 'last field camp' ritual, confirming that recruits will no longer be required to *pretend* they are having a good time. Previously, soldiers endured five days of mud, instant noodles, and existential dread, all while maintaining a facade of morale for the Company Sergeant Major (CSM).

"This is a major step forward for operational readiness," stated an anonymous MOE source. "Why waste valuable energy faking smiles when you can channel that exhaustion into genuine, unadulterated misery? It’s more authentic."

Recruits, known colloquially as 'chickens,' are reportedly thrilled. "Wah lau eh, finally! No need to act like shiok, can just *kena* the stress for real," exclaimed Private Tan, while staring blankly at a mosquito coil. A senior officer conceded, "If they happy, then something damn wrong. Better they look like they've seen the future and it's just more *chiong sua*." The change is expected to save the SAF approximately three packets of stale biscuits annually.