11B

noun — 3 senses

11B

noun

Etymology From the 11 basic information recorded on the identity card carried by Singaporeans in National Service.

1

Government, Military, Politics, War US, Slang An infantryman.

2

Government, Military, Politics, War Singapore, Slang An identity card used by a national serviceman, as opposed to one used by a civilian.

  • NSmen just have to present their SAF Identity Card (commonly known as 11B), or don their uniforms at stores displaying the "We Support NS" decal.2019 June 29, “Fact Sheet: "We Support NS" 2019”, in Ministry of Defence:
  • “This won’t happen to us,” I thought to myself. We have red passports and I have a 11B.2021 May 15, “Let’s Talk About The CECA Racism & Xenophobia”, in Kopi:
1 more example
  • Currently, upon enlistment in the SAF for national service, NSFs are required to exchange their civilian IC for a military IC, also known as the 11B.2022 May 9, “NSFs, regulars no longer need to surrender civilian ICs when enlisting”, in Straits Times:
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boron-11. The "11" should be superscript: ¹¹B.

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