How NSmen could be rewarded

The National Service Recognition Award (NSRA) was recently launched to recognise National Servicemen (NSmen) for their contributions to Singapore’s security. Although well-intentioned, the NSRA runs the risk of being only appreciated for its cash value. The government might therefore consider est...

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Main Author: Ho, Shu Huang
Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Format: Commentary
Language:English
Published: 2011
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/91283
http://hdl.handle.net/10220/6667
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:The National Service Recognition Award (NSRA) was recently launched to recognise National Servicemen (NSmen) for their contributions to Singapore’s security. Although well-intentioned, the NSRA runs the risk of being only appreciated for its cash value. The government might therefore consider establishing a coherent philosophy of appreciating NSmen that goes beyond the simple principle that they should be recognised.