In June 2004, a major announcement review was conducted to NS was shortened to two years for all Full-time National Servicemen (NSFs), regardless of rank, due to changes in population demographics, manpower requirements and technological advancements.
Pada bulan Juni 2004, NS kemudian diperpendek menjadi dua tahun untuk semua Prajurit Full-time Nasional (NSFs), tanpa memandang pangkat, karena perubahan demografi populasi dan kebutuhan tenaga kerja.