This programme although good for nation building is managed by a bunch of incompetent people,hence 17 youth have lost their lives. Check singapore's national service records and make a comparison to see how many youths lost their lives there.Also check how many of our Ministers have sent their children for this programme. This programme should not be made mandatory but more so on a volunteer basis because no parent want to lose their child.The Present Government is incapable of carrying out this programme and the track record speaks for itself.