or by SMS. Lists of conscripts names and ID numbers are also published in major newspapers. Deserters and draft dodgers are subject to punishment of a fine of up to but not exceeding RM 3000, and/or up to six months of jail. Deferrals to a later date are allowed. Exclusion from the program requires that the conscript fall under one of the following ten categories: Insanity Physically disabled Being held under preventive detention (such as the Internal Security Act) Undergoing drug rehabilitation Detained by the Children's Act of 2001 (Act 612) Fatal disease or condition, as confirmed by a medical officer. Contagious disease, as confirmed by a medical officer. Full-time member or full-time trainee of the Malaysian Armed Forces, Royal Malaysian Police, Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency or Prisons Department of Malaysia. Pregnant women Non selected civilians are also allowed to volunteer to enter the program after filling out certain forms in camps. During the first year pilot of the program, three teens from the north, Lee Poa Ting, Nyiau Kean Wei, and Goh Liang Kia expressed disappointment for not being drafted, gaining widespread attention and becoming national news. Since then, a voluntary option to participate was implemented. Objectives Develop a young generation who are patriotic and with love and devotion for their country Enhance unity among the multi-racial communities in the country Instill a spirit of caring and volunteerism among society Produce an active, intelligent and confident generation Develop positive characteristics among the younger generation through good values Develop a generation that is obedient and loyal to the government Identity The program has its own theme song and logo. Conscripts are issued two pairs each of three different types of uniforms: a class uniform, a sports uniform, and a combat uniform. The combat uniform's design is of blue camouflage stripes, made out of light blue, dark blue, white, and black. The general color scheme for the class and sports uniforms is blue, and black. Criticisms against trainees' uniforms are apparent as blue clothes are easily spotted in jungles and verdant vegetation areas except the sky and water. Ranks in the National Service Conscripts exhibiting promising leadership capabilities are promoted to rank-holders during the early course of the training. These rank-holders are entrusted with military officer-like responsibilities and authorisations throughout the remaining course of the training. The ranking system however differs slightly among camps throughout the