A trip to Changi Naval Base during his Basic Military Training (BMT) days turned out to be a defining moment for 2nd Lieutenant (2LT) Daniel Elfian Bin Mohd Nasir's life.

When 2nd Lieutenant (2LT) Steve Chia enlisted for National Service (NS) and started Basic Military Training (BMT) last January, he had a lot on his mind.

"If you want to challenge yourself, you should give OCS (Officer Cadet School) a shot."

Being the older sibling often means having to set an example and paving the way for the younger ones to follow. For most people, it’s the usual things like doing well in school, nailing that first job or getting your driving license on the first try.

2LT A Guhanavel S/O Ashok Kumar became an officer despite starting with zero leadership experience and fitness.

2nd Lieutenant (2LT) Daniel Choo has big shoes to fill – his grandfather is Singapore's first defence chief and his dad, a top graduand from Officer Cadet School (OCS).