In Singapore, the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) is set to conduct a thorough review of its Medical Classification System (MCS) to enhance the deployment of national servicemen effectively. Announced on February 27, 2026, the initiative aims to refine how national servicemen are classified and ensure their roles are more meaningful in contemporary military contexts. The ongoing effort includes assessing the suitability of existing medical exclusions that may no longer apply given advancements in technology and changing operational needs. MINDEF first mentioned the review in 2021 to move beyond the binary classification of combat-fit versus non-combat-fit to a more nuanced approach based on individual capabilities and conditions. The updated MCS will consider the civilian jobs and skills of operationally ready national servicemen (NSmen), allowing greater flexibility in deploying servicemen to roles they previously could not fill. This approach is part of broader efforts to reorganize roles across the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) to unlock potential talents of servicemen and optimize their contributions. Since the process began, 2,000 roles across 25 vocations have been redesigned, enabling over 1,800 National Servicemen (NSFs) to take on a wider array of operational roles. In addition, initiatives such as the Enhanced Expertise Deployment Scheme, launched in 2022, will place NSmen with specialized skills into relevant military positions. This change signifies a commitment to ensuring that NSmen can contribute valuably based on their professional experiences and training received outside of their military duties. Speaking during the debate on the ministry's budget, Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad emphasized the importance of serving the country while simultaneously gaining exposure and experience through military service. The reforms reflect an evolving military landscape that requires the SAF to adapt its personnel policies to better utilize individual skills and meet modern operational demands. This includes expanding work-learn schemes to diversify the training of army engineers and naval warfare system specialists, addressing the need for specialized skills within the armed forces. Moreover, MINDEF's ongoing focus on enhancing support for NSmen, through partnerships with community and defense partners, showcases their commitment to reinforcing the national servicemen’s role in Singapore's defense strategy.