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that Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) policies are periodically reviewed and serviceman
would be subjected to prevailing guidelines. In the event of any doubt, serviceman
should refer to the relevant directives or consult their unit Manpower Officer.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior permission
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Published by
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31st Edition
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Dear Pre-enlistees,
The defence of Singapore is based on the concept of Total Defence. Total
Defence is made up of Social Defence, Psychological Defence, Civil Defence,
Economic Defence and Military Defence. In Military Defence, the Singapore
Armed Forces (SAF) serve as an operationally ready fighting force to deter
others from attacking us. To achieve this, all able-bodied male citizens and
permanent residents must be trained to fight together. As and when the need
arises, they will be called upon to defend Singapore.
You will soon be enlisted for full-time National Service (NS). During your two
years of full-time NS, you will gain new knowledge and skills. Your training and
experience in the military will make you more mature, confident and disciplined.
These will better prepare you for your civilian career later. You will also make
new friends from all walks of life.
To help you prepare for full-time NS, this handbook is specially produced to
give you information on full-time NS and life in SAF. It also tells you your duties,
rights and privileges as full-time National Serviceman (NSF). Details on
preparation for enlistment into full-time NS are also given.
We hope you find this handbook useful and relevant. For latest updates on NS
matters, please visit iPrepNS (information on Preparation for National Service)
website in the NS Portal (at http://www.ns.sg/iPrepNS).
If you have further queries, you may contact us at the 24-hour NS Call Centre
at 1800-eNSNSNS (1800-3676767) or email to contact@ns.sg for assistance.
Commander
CMPB
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H
NTENT
01
National Service (NS)
04
02
Registration, Medical Screening,
Deferment & Disruption from NS
07
03
National Physical Fitness Award (NAPFA)
14
04
Enlistment
31
05
5 Useful Tips Before Entering NS
38
06
Community Living
41
07
Training
45
08
Service Benefits/ Welfare
51
09
Security & Discipline
66
10
More Information on the SAF
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Oath & Affirmation Of Allegiance
I, having entered the service of the Republic of Singapore under the
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Enlistment Act, do solemnly and sincerely swear* / affirm that :
a) I will always bear true faith and allegiance to the Republic of Singapore,
b) I will be ready, at the order of the Government, to rise up to the defence of the
Republic of Singapore,
c) I will obey the laws of the Republic of Singapore and the orders of my commanders,
d) I will carry out my duties with integrity, courage and commitment at all times,
and
e) I will preserve and protect the honour and independence of the Republic of
Singapore with my life.
*For Christians
Delete whichever is inapplicable
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Chapter One
National Service (NS)
NATIONAL SERVICE AND YOU
NS is the duty that every male citizen and Permanent Resident must
undertake upon attaining the age of 18. It is a means by which you
will fulfil your responsibilities as a citizen or Permanent Resident of
Singapore, contributing to the safety, security and well-being of your
family and the nation. It is a joint effort that you will make with your
fellow servicemen to protect Singapore and make our country a better
place to live in.
You will be in the active service as a full-time National Serviceman (NSF) for 2
years. The full-time NS training ensures that you are tough, well-trained and
motivated to defend Singapore.
Upon completion of your full-time NS, you will become an Operationally
Ready National Serviceman (NSman). Your National Service as an NSman
will end at the age of 50 if you are an Officer or have special skills.
Otherwise, you will serve until the age of 40.
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WHY
NATIONAL
SERVICE?
You may question why we need to place such a high emphasis
on building and maintaining a credible and operationally ready defence
force. Singapore is a very small island, almost completely lacking in natural
resources. Our most precious resource is our people, who have worked hard
to make us the developed nation we are today. Our lack of resources makes
us vulnerable as we are dependent on others for our most basic needs, including
food and water. If these resources are not available, we would not be able to
survive.
You may ask why we must have NS instead of leaving defence to the career
soldiers or our regulars. There are three main reasons:
a.
In order to have a credible defence force, there must be a large number
of soldiers. However, the cost of maintaining a large army of professional
soldiers is extremely high and Singapore simply cannot afford it.
b.
Given the small size of our population, having a big army of career
soldiers would mean competing with the economy for the limited financial
and manpower resources available. This will affect the development of
our country.
c.
It is of crucial importance that an independent state possesses its own
defence force. We cannot depend on others or a foreign armed force
for our country’s survival.
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PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
If you are employed when being called up for full-time NS, your employer does
not have to compensate you for any loss in pay. However, if you have been
working with the same employer for a continuous period of at least 6 months
just before your enlistment, you can arrange to return to your job when you
complete your full-time NS. This condition does not apply if your prior contract
with your employer had been to work for only an agreed, definite or certain
period of time.
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Chapter Two
Registration, Medical Screening,
Deferment and Disruption from NS
NS REGISTRATION AND MEDICAL SCREENING
Every NS-liable person will have to register for NS
and undergo a thorough pre-enlistment medical
screening. The medical screening is conducted to
assess each registrant's fitness for NS.
All registrants will be given a Physical Employment Status (PES) based on
their medical fitness, which will determine the type of duties they are fit for. The
PES is graded from A to E. You will be informed of your PES grading after the
medical screening. The PES grading is also used as part of the criteria for
assignment of vocation.
Below is a table on the various PES gradings and the corresponding
types of Basic Military Training (BMT):
MEDICAL CLASSIFICATION
TYPES OF BMT
For PES A & PES B1
- attained NAPFA Silver or Gold award
- attained NAPFA Bronze award, failed
NAPFA test, or did not attempt NAPFA test
- 9-week BMT
- 8-week Physical Training Phase
(PTP) followed by a 9-week BMT
For PES B2
- 9-week BMT
For PES BP
- 19-week BMT
For PES C
- 9-week BMT
For PES E
- 4-week BMT
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PHYSICAL TRAINING PHASE (PTP) PROGRAMME
If you have been medically graded fit for most combat and combat support
vocations (i.e PES A/B1) and have not attempted the NAPFA test or failed to
achieve at least a silver award, you will undergo an 8-week PTP before the
BMT. The 8-week PTP is designed to condition recruits who are physically less
fit in preparation for the BMT. You will continue with the BMT after the PTP
programme.
The PTP programme adopts a centralised training concept under a controlled
environment, with emphasis on physical training. Various physical training
activities are carried out daily with adequate rest and recovery. The PTP helps
to strengthen the untrained muscles and ligaments of less-fit enlistees and
develop their ability and stamina in order to minimise training injuries and
medical attrition during their BMT.
Those who have to undergo PTP will serve 2 years of full-time NS and those
enlisted into direct BMT will serve 1 year and 10 months. Please refer to the
diagram below:
8-week PTP
Recruits with at least a NAPFA Silver
(1 year 10 months of full-time NS)
Enlisted directly
for BMT
ORD
1 year 10 months full-time NS after 2 months cut for fitness
Recruits with NAPFA Bronze and those who failed or did not attempt
their NAPFA test (2 years of full-time NS)
Enlisted Start of
ORD
for PTP
BMT
8-week PTP
Balance of 1 year 10 months full-time NS
2 years of full-time NS
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BASIC MILITARY TRAINING (BMT)
PROGRAMME
For PES A and PES B1 Enlistees
If you are fit for most combat and
combat support vocations and have
attained a silver or gold award at
the NAPFA test at least 2 weeks
prior to your enlistment date, you
will undergo the 9-week BMT directly
and enjoy 2-month reduction in your
full-time NS duration.
The BMT programme train all PES
A and PES B1 recruits in basic
military skills and tactics. This
prepares them for their post-BMT
vocational training.
For Obese (PES BP) Enlistees
Enlistees whose Body Mass Index (BMI) exceeds 27 will undergo a 19-week
BMT programme. This BMT programme is designed to help obese recruits to
lose their weight and improve their physical fitness incrementally while equipping
them with basic soldiering skills and knowledge.
If you have gained or lost weight significantly that affects your BMI [weight (in
kilogram)] / [height (in metre) x height (in metre)] before your enlistment, please
approach CMPB for a medical review. You may be assigned to a different type
of BMT based on your BMI.
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For PES B2 Enlistees
PES B2 enlistees will undergo a 9-week BMT programme that include customised
physical training as well as basic combat training to prepare them for their
combat and combat support roles, such as signal operators and combat medics.
For PES C Enlistees
PES C enlistees will undergo a 9-week BMT programme that include light
physical training and vocational training to prepare them for combat service
support vocations such as service medics and supply assistants.
For PES E Enlistees
PES E recruits will undergo a 4-week BMT programme which focus on National
Education, SAF core values, regimentation and discipline as well as vocational
training to prepare them for combat service support vocations.
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Notification Letter containing the instructions to perform this registration online.
If you intend to pursue full-time studies after turning 18 years of age, you
should apply for deferment from full-time NS through the online registration
system, after providing your basic details. The approval of your application for
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or equivalent qualifications (e.g. courses at the Nanyang Academy of Fine
Arts (NAFA) or the LaSalle College of the Arts). This provision only applies
to those who have applied for one or more courses in these institutions prior
to enlistment, but were not successful in any of their applications. Should
they subsequently succeed during full-time NS in obtaining a place at one
of these institutions, they may be granted disruption in their 2nd year of fulltime NS to pursue Polytechnic diplomas or equivalent qualifications.
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Chapter Three
National Physical
Fitness Award
(NAPFA)
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If you have been medically graded fit for most combat and combat support vocations (i.e. PES A/B1), you are encouraged to take the NAPFA
test to determine your level of physical fitness. Should you attain at least
the NAPFA Gold or Silver award at least 2 weeks prior to your PTP
enlistment date, you will attend a 9-week BMT and enjoy a 2-month reduction in full-time NS. Those who fail to attain the required fitness level
will have to undergo an 8-week PTP before attending the 9-week BMT.
You can start to plan your NAPFA test schedule after your preenlistment medical screening. The NAPFA test is conducted at Toa
Payoh Stadium every Wednesday (except public holidays). You are required to make a booking via the NS Portal as follows:
1. Log onto http://www.ns.sg.
2. Select "Access eServices".
3. Choose "Pre-Enlistees”.
4. Select "NAPFA Test".
5. Click on "NAPFA Test Booking" from the dropdown list.
6. Enter your NRIC and Date of Birth and click "Login".
7. Proceed to click the test venue on the left.
8. Click "Book" and fill up the information required.
9. Select "Submit".
NAPFA test booking must be made by every Tuesday before 12 noon in
order to take the NAPFA test at Toa Payoh stadium the following day.
Please note that the NAPFA test is only valid for 1 year from the date of
test.
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Points To Take Note
Before You Take The Test
DOs
• Bring along your National Registration Identity Card (NRIC).
• Prepare for the test to prevent injuries and to achieve better results.
• Report at the test centre on time with the acceptable attires.
Have enough time to register.
• Change and warm up before the test.
• Collect your result slip before you leave the test centre.
DON'Ts
• Do not take the test if you are not feeling well or are suffering from acute
infection (e.g. viral influenza, chest infection) or injury.
• Do not take a heavy meal less than 2 to 3 hours before the test.
• Do not bring valuables to the test centre.
• Do not wear any jewellery.
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206-215
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4
3
2
1
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230-239
220-229
210-219
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8-9
6-7
4-5
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B
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E
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4
3
2
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232-241
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212-221
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7-8
5-6
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Gold Award Requirements: At least C grade performance in all 6 test items
and a total of 21 or more points.
Silver Award Requirements: At least D grade performance in all 6 test items
and a total of 15 or more points.
For full-time NS purpose, a bronze award is not recognised by MINDEF/SAF.
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National Physical Fitness Award (NAPFA)
Challenge
The NAPFA Challenge contains test items that measure both health-related
components of fitness (i.e. cardio-respiratory or aerobic fitness, muscular
strength and flexibility) as well as performance-related fitness components (i.e.
muscular endurance, muscular power, agility and speed).
The NAPFA Challenge is useful in gauging one’s level of overall fitness at any
time. It is also helpful in identifying areas of weakness for remedial work and
for evaluating the effectiveness of an exercise programme that precedes the
test.
Lastly, it could also be used as a general test of fitness for safe participation
in sports.
The six items in the NAPFA Challenge are:
1.
Bent Knees Sit-ups
2.
Standing Broad Jump
3.
Sit and Reach
4.
Pull-Ups/Chin-Ups
5.
4 x 10m Shuttle Run
6.
2.4km Run/Walk
The conduct of the NAPFA Challenge is subjected to the following test rules:
1.
All the six test items must be completed in one single session.
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2.
The 6 test item (i.e. the 2.4km Run/Walk) must be attempted last;
any of the other five test items may be attempted first but in the given
order shown above.
3.
A maximum of 2 – 5 minutes rest is permitted between any two tests
(for the first 5 test items); a 15 – 30 minutes rest is permitted before
the 6th test item.
4.
Warm-up and cool-down exercises are recommended.
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TRAINING FOR THE NAPFA CHALLENGE
The NAPFA Challenge is a test of overall physical fitness. As such, one must
not only be prepared for it with prior training but also be free from significant
medical problems such as recent infection or injury. Those who are not sure
of their health status are advised to consult a doctor before commencing
training or attempting the test.
A brief description of the six NAPFA Challenge test items and specific exercises
to help improve performance at each of the station are available in the following
pages.
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Chapter Four
Enlistment
ENLISTMENT NOTICE
You will be informed of your enlistment date, reporting time and unit of posting
via an Enlistment Notice sent to you about 2 months before your enlistment.
It will also contain other enlistment information for you. You may also check
your date of enlistment via the NS Portal.
ITEMS TO BRING ON ENLISTMENT DAY
You need to bring:
- Your Summary of Medical Status letter
(issued to you after the pre-enlistment medical screening)
- Your National Registration Identity Card (NRIC)
- All previous immunisation certificates (including the health booklet, if available)
- An inexpensive watch
- An alarm clock
- Clothes washing powder/detergent
- Basic toiletries (Shampoo, Body Foam/Soap)
- Extra underwear
- Swimming goggles (usage subjected to respective unit’s training schedule and syllabus)
- Nail Clipper
- Slippers
- Dark coloured plastic frames with spectacles hooks/band if you are shortsighted.
Bring additional pair if necessary.
You may also bring:
- An additional shirt and a pair of trousers
- 6 or more clothes hangers
- Handphone with fully-charged spare batteries (see paragraph on “Usage of Mobile Devices”)
You are advised NOT to bring:
-
Valuables (Expensive Jewellery, Excessive Cash, etc)
Food Stuff
Image capturing devices (including camera handphone)
Mobile Phone Charger
Any military equipment purchased outside (e.g. rifle cleaning kit, combat boots)
Contact lenses which are not allowed during training
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USAGE OF MOBILE DEVICES
Mobile devices integrated with image capturing functionality are not allowed
to be used in MINDEF/SAF units. Usage of handphone will be confined to
specific times allocated by your unit so as not to disrupt training and to be
consistent and fair to others who have no handphone. There will also strictly
be no charging of handphone battery in the units.
ENLISTMENT DAY
On enlistment day, you report to your unit and exchange your NRIC for a SAF
Card and identity discs. If you have lost your NRIC, you must obtain a
replacement from the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) before reporting
to your unit.
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You would be undergoing a solemn oath-taking ceremony and are required to
be PROPERLY ATTIRED, with proper shoes. You are not to report for
enlistment in singlets, shorts, bermudas, sandals or slippers. This condition
also applies to family members or friends who are accompanying you for
enlistment.
Your family and friends will witness the oath-taking ceremony at the unit.
Thereafter, you will proceed to collect your personal equipment after the oathtaking ceremony.
If you fall sick on enlistment day, you should consult a doctor immediately. If
you are given medical leave, please contact CMPB Enlistment Section at
63733127 immediately and at the same time, fax your Medical Certificate (MC) to
CMPB at Fax: 63733173. A medical review will be arranged for you, if necessary,
to assess your fitness for enlistment. If you are not given any medical leave,
please call CMPB Enlistment Section for further instruction. You are also
required to fax the hospital/clinic receipt to CMPB as supporting document.
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CONTACT AFTER ENLISTMENT
As a recruit, you will be required to stay in the camp for the first two weeks of
PTP / BMT. You will be allowed to book out on the subsequent weekends if
there is no training.
If your family needs to contact you, they can call your camp and leave a
message with:
- The Manpower Officer (MPO)/ Staff Officer 1 (S1) or Orientation Officer (OO)
during normal office hours.
- The Duty Officer/Company Orderly Sergeant (COS) office at other times for
assistance in contacting you.
The contact numbers of your unit is indicated in the Enlistment Notice. You are
to keep your family informed of the unit's contact numbers.
ITEMS ISSUED UPON ENLISTMENT
Army Logistics Base will issue you with the items found in the following table:
S/NO
ITEM
QTY
1
Bag Duffle: Nylon with Wheels
1
2
Bag, Drinking Water Storage
1
3
Bag Textile Black F/BMTC
1
4
Battery, 1.5V ‘AA’ Size
4
5
Belt, Trousers: F/NO.4, Normal Size
1
6
Board Marker Black
1
7
Book Memorandum
1
8
Book Record: Interview Booklet
1
9
Book Record: Soldier Proficiency
1
10
Boot Combat Rubber Sole
2
11
Boot, Lace
1
12
Bottle, Water
1
13
Brush Shoe & Stove
1
14
Canteen Water Plastic
1
15
Cap Camouflage Pattern
1
16
Carrier, Small Arm Protective Body Armour: F/Body
1
17
Carrier, Small Arm Protective Body Armour: Groin
1
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ITEM
QTY
18
Carrier, Small Arm Protective Body Armour: Insert
1
19
Carrier, Small Arm Protective Body Armour: Neck
1
20
Carrier, Small Arm Protective Body Armour: F/Water
1
21
Cloth Polishing
1
22
Compass Wrist Watch Type
1
23
Container Foot & Body
1
24
Cover Helmet, Camouflage Pattern
1
25
Cup Drinking Plastic Lime Green
1
26
Dressing, First Aid
1
27
Field Pack: Modular Pouches
1
28
Fire Sticks (4 in a bundle)
1
29
Flashlight: Xenon-Lamp, 2AA Dry
1
30
Fork Table: Stainless Steel
1
31
Garters: Elastic
1
32
Gloves: Half Finger, Leather Black
1
33
Helmet Ground Troops
1
34
Holder, Badge: Modular, Clear Holder
1
35
ID Cover
1
36
Information Guide: Personal Equipment
1
37
Insect Repellent, Personal
2
38
Jacket Filing Wallet
1
39
Knife, Folding, Multipurpose: W/7 Tools
1
40
Kit Toiletries
1
41
Mirror Small
1
42
Padlock: Combination
1
43
Paint, Face, Camouflage: Flat Black
1
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Paint, Face, Camouflage: Light Green
1
45
Pan Mess Kit: Aluminium
1
46
Paper Toilet Roll
2
47
Pen Ball-Point
1
48
Plug, Ear: Universal Size
1
49
Polish Shoe, Black Polish Paste
3
50
Pouch: Water Bottle
1
51
Pouch, Fragmentation Grenade
2
52
Pouch: Large Utility
1
53
Pouch, Magazine: SAR 21
3
54
Powder Foot & Body, Medicated
2
55
Pre-soap Sponge
1
56
Raincoat Pixelised
1
57
Range Card A5 Size
1
58
Rope Toggle: 9mm Rope
1
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ITEM
QTY
59
Rubber Band: Black
1
60
Sandals Man
1
61
Sewing Kit
1
62
Shirt Men’s: Pixelised
5
63
Shirt, Utility: Round Neck F/SAF
3
64
Shoes, Running, Men’s
1
65
Socks Universal Size: Olive Green
5
66
Socks: Physical Training, White Regular Size
2
67
Spool, Comms Cord
1
68
Spoon Table: Stainless Steel
1
69
Swab Small Arms Cleaning
1
70
Tag Identification Personnel F/NO.4
5
71
Tape Insulation Electrical Plastics
1
72
Tea Candle (6 in a pack)
1
73
Thermometer, Digital
1
74
Towel, Bath: Green
2
75
Trash Bag, Clear
2
76
Trousers Men’s: Pixelised
5
77
Trunks General Purpose Black
3
78
Trunks, Swimmer Black
1
79
Turban Green (For Singh Only)
2
80
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3
81
Whistle Black
1
82
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1
83
Ziplock Bag Medium (5 in a bundle)
1
84
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mark all your clothing and equipment with your name and NRIC
number so that they can be easily identified. Your embroidery name
tag will be sewn on your uniform for you.
You should keep your clothing and equipment in good condition in
your wardrobe. Mend or repair those items that are damaged. If they
cannot be repaired, you will be able to get replacements from the
e-Mart using your credits. You will be required to pay for replacements
if you fail to maintain them.
For training purposes, you will be issued with your personal weapon.
Your instructors will teach you how to use it and you must take good
care of it.
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DISPOSAL OF PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
Proper disposal of unserviceable Personal Equipment (PE) helps to ensure
that SAF's security and image is not compromised. Servicemen are strongly
encouraged to return any unserviceable PE to any of the SAF eMart outlets
or Army Logistics Base, located at 601 Choa Chu Kang Road Singapore
699817. Alternatively, they may dispose their unserviceable PE on their own
in an appropriate manner such that they do not result in unauthorised usage.
Exchange or selling of PE for financial benefit constitutes an act of misapplication
and waste of SAF property. It is also a chargeable offence. e-Mart Credits are
issued to soldiers to facilitate easy replacement of their PE. Soldiers should
not expend their credits wastefully or exchange it for cash.
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Chapter Six
Community Living
ADJUSTMENTS TO COMMUNITY LIVING
Entry into the military life requires a bit of adjustment from the life which you
have been used to. The military places more importance on learning, working
and living as a team. Community living is part and parcel of military life.
In your first few days of full-time NS, you may have to make some adjustments
because of:
• A different environment from your home, school or workplace.
• Sharing a room with several others.
• A change in lifestyle in terms of both daily activities and behaviour.
However, you will be able to adapt to the new environment quickly and easily.
You will undergo an orientation programme and take part in the orientation
activities during the first week of full-time NS. As you will be living in a very
enclosed environment, everyone must learn to show a little consideration for
each other, to obey instructions, and to observe rules and regulations in the
military.
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Your commanders will know enough not to expect too much from recruits, and
they will not make unreasonable demands as long as they see that you are
trying your best. Training will also be progressive, and you will not be asked
to do very physically strenuous activities until you have been progressively
trained enough.
Interact with your fellow recruits and know them well. Make new and good
friends, and these will be friends you will cherish for life. A buddy system will
be introduced to help you and your fellow recruits. Each recruit will be assigned
2 new buddies. One will be chosen by your commanders, the other will be
chosen by yourself. As buddies, you will look out for each other, be accountable
for each other, and in time learn responsibility. Your care and concern for each
other will help instill teamwork and esprit de corps. Your commanders will
interact with you to establish the teamwork and esprit de corps vital to military
training and operations.
PERSONAL HEALTH AND HYGIENE
Personal health and hygiene during NS is of great importance to community
living, and will affect the overall effectiveness of the SAF.
Personal Health
Upon enlistment, you will be given vaccinations against infectious diseases
such as polio, tetanus, influenza and chicken pox. Prior to overseas exercises,
other vaccines may be required.
You will also be required to take other measures, such as rolling down of your
sleeves, application of insect repellent on your skin and sleeping under mosquito
nets.
Care of the skin and feet are also important. You are advised to change your
uniform and underwear regularly. Feet should be kept dry and the use of foot
powder is important.
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If you have any of the following conditions: sore throat, running nose, muscle
aches, pains or fever, it is advisable to report sick at your unit's medical centre.
Training when you are sick can be hazardous to your health.
Personal Hygiene
It is important to observe good personal hygiene as you are living in the barracks
with other soldiers. You should adopt the following habits:
• Bathe regularly.
• Brush your teeth regularly.
• Keep your hair well-groomed and neat.
• Keep short and clean fingernails.
• Shave daily.
• Change your under-clothing daily.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE
A serviceman must always set an example in his appearance. A smart appearance
gives a good impression not only of the serviceman, but also contributes to
the good public image of the SAF.
The public image of the SAF depends not
only on its proven or potential fighting
efficiency in times of war, but also equally on
its servicemen's appearance as a disciplined
force.
Therefore, you should maintain a short
haircut, be well-shaven and smartly dressed
at all times. You will be issued with different
uniforms meant for different purposes and
each must be worn correctly for the
appropriate occasion. Occasionally, you must
polish your boots for use during ceremonial
events.
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MEALS
Menus and rations in the SAF are
carefully planned to ensure a nutritious
and well-balanced diet for servicemen.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided
daily at training units. Night snacks are
served only when there is night training.
On your arrival at your unit, meal times
will be made known to you.
CAMP CLEANLINESS AND MAINTENANCE
Living in barracks will be a new experience for you. You will share a large room,
live and work with fellow soldiers who come from different races, dialect groups,
educational and social backgrounds.
The cleanliness of the barracks is the responsibility of all who live in it. Thus,
you will be doing area cleaning which includes sweeping the floors, depositing
rubbish in bins, cleaning of walls, windows and furniture.
All your unused clothing must be folded neatly and kept in the locker provided.
Inspections will be carried out to ensure that barracks, beds and belongings
are clean and neat at all times.
You are not allowed to change any
electrical fittings or barracks fixture
without the permission of your
instructors. Any damage to it will
result in payment by the soldier
responsible or all fellow soldiers
living in the barracks. Any soldier
found guilty of vandalism will be
severely disciplined.
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Chapter Seven
Training
MILITARY TRAINING
During your full-time NS, you will be
given training in basic military skills
followed by training in a specific
vocation. This vocation assignment
will depend on several factors namely
your physical fitness, educational
qualifications, previous technical
training and relevant experience(s).
Assessment will be done during your training. Those who have leadership
potential may be selected for training as Section Commanders or Officers.
BASIC MILITARY SKILLS
For those who are medically fit, you will be taught basic military skills to be
able to perform as a soldier. You will also be trained physically and inculcated
with a sense of military discipline.
The military skills taught include:
• Weapon Handling
• Individual Field Craft (IFC)
• Group Training (GT)
• Basic Close Combat Training (BCCT)
• Hand Grenade Throwing (HG)
• Standard Obstacle Course (SOC)
• Drill
Training will be tough but progressive. Your stamina and fitness will be gradually
developed through endurance and physical training exercises, followed by
periods of rest and recovery.
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RIFLE RANGES
During your BMT, you will be taught to use your personal weapon and will be
taking part in live firing at rifle ranges. Your instructors will brief you on the
safety precautions to be taken during training, and you must follow the instructions
strictly.
To prepare you for the actual live range, you will undergo the following:
Individual Marksmanship Training (IMT)
IMT simulates realistic range conditions to
allow corrective and repeated practices for
firers without the constraints of insufficient
ammunition. Firers will be familiarised with
the various firing position sequences in Basic
Trainfire Package (BTP). The IMT is able to
analyse and diagnose each individual firing
pattern to promote the fundamentals of basic
shooting.
PROFICIENCY EVALUATION
During your training in BMT, categorisation and evaluation will be conducted
in the following training:
Standard Obstacle Course (SOC)
You will be required to run 10m, clear
12 combat obstacles, and run a further
300m in combat attire. Grading will be
given based on your timing.
Swimming Categorisation
After an initial categorisation exercise,
the non-swimmers will be trained on water
confidence.
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PROFICIENCY TESTS
In order to graduate at the end of your BMT, you must attain a certain level of
proficiency in the following tests:
Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT)
To attain at least a pass on 5 stations, namely: sit-up, standing broad jump,
chin-up, shuttle run (4x10m) and a 2.4km run.
STANDARDS TO BE ACHIEVED
AGE GROUP
(YEARS)
X
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25 YEARS
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25 - 29
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216 - 224
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203 - 211
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BMT Standard - At least a "D" grade performance in all 5 items and a total of
12 or more points.
Basic Trainfire Package (BTP) Test
You have to achieve a minimum number of target shots in the test to evaluate
your shooting proficiency.
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Basic Trainfire Package (BTP) Test Score Table
Type of Range
Basic Trainfire
Package (BMT)
Total number of
rounds fired
Minimum rounds to qualify for pass
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Individual Field Craft (IFC) Test
You have to complete 3 different tests that will test your proficiency in camouflage
skills, field observation skills, and tactical movement in both the day and night.
COMMANDERS OF THE SAF
Post BMT
Trainees who demonstrate leadership potential during BMT will be selected to
attend Officer Cadet or Section Leader Courses. Trainees not selected for
leadership courses would be sent for relevant vocational training and
subsequently serve in the units.
Officer Cadet School (OCS)
Officer Cadets will undergo a 38-week Officer Cadet Course that is aimed to
train and develop the 3rd Generation Officers for the SAF. Being the premier
leadership school, OCS embraces the SAF Core Values and the SAF Leadership
Framework as its foundational pillars in the design of Officer Cadet training.
During their course of training, the Officer Cadets are instilled with the ability
to lead, command and inspire their fellow soldiers to greater levels of military
and professional competence. The comprehensiveness and rigour of the
curriculum will develop mettle, resilience and character in the cadets.
Specialist Cadet School (SCS)
Apart from being the “Backbone of the SAF”, the Warrant Officer and Specialist
(WOSpec) Corps is one of the two leadership pillars in the SAF. Working in
partnership with the Officer Corps, WOSpecs are key conduits in engaging
and training soldiers given their vast experience and competence in engagement.
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SCS is the birthplace of all Army WOSpecs.
A step into SCS is a step towards being part of a Corps that prides itself of its
professional character, discipline and leadership.
Trainees selected for SCS will attain the Specialist Cadet (SCT) rank and undergo an 8-week Specialist Cadet Course (Foundation Term) {SCC (Foundation
Term)} which aims to provide baseline training for all Specialists-to-be, specifically
in terms of technical competency and leadership. It will not only ensure that the
SCTs are competent in the operational requirement of a Section Commander, but
also confident, disciplined and effective in their capacity as a leader of men.
After the SCC (Foundation Term), the SCTs would receive further vocational
training before becoming a Specialist in the SAF. Infantry/Guards SCTs will
remain in SCS for the 13-week SCC (Professional Term) while others
undergo specific vocational training of similar duration in their respective
training schools, e.g. Artillery, Armour, Signals Training Institute etc.
The 8-day SCC (Combined Arms Term) brings all Specialist-to-be back together
in SCS, for the last journey of their SCC before they become part of the WOSpec
Corps. SCC (Combined Arms Term) focuses mainly on sharpening leadership
skills, promoting combined arms culture and also strengthening the SCTs’
pride and identity through leadership immersion and combined arms sharing.
The SCC provides SCTs with many possible avenues for deployment after
graduation as well as the possibility of being selected for more advanced
courses, such as, the Platoon Sergeant Course. Exceptional graduates from
the SCC will also have the opportunity to be considered for crossover to OCS.
VOCATIONAL TRAINING
The main three categories of vocations in the SAF are combat, combat
support and combat service support vocations. The SAF matches servicemen with vocations according to its organisational needs, their educational
qualifications, medical fitness and the unit commander's recommendation.
SAFETY DURING TRAINING
Training safety is continually emphasised in the SAF. All possible safety
control measures are taken to ensure that servicemen are safeguarded
against all injuries during training.
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Before training, you should take
special precautions against heat
injuries by drinking water beyond
the point of thirst, and by taking
as much water as possible during
training breaks.
Some of the warning symptoms
of heat injuries include nausea,
dizziness, fainting, lack of/
excessive sweating, headache, rising body temperature, rapid pulse, muscle
cramp, disorientation or confusion, blurry vision, loss of co-ordination, seizures
and fatigue.
You should:
• Report sick if you are unwell.
• Consume sufficient water, especially during strenuous activities.
Drink sufficient water the night before to hydrate your body before the
following day's activities.
• Inform your commander if your buddy and / you are not feeling well during
training.
• Have enough rest during the night especially if you are taking part in a
physically strenuous activity the following day.
• Inform your commander prior to the start of the strenuous activity if you have
been medically excused.
Do not wear additional clothing under your uniform during strenuous activities
(e.g. route marches).
While commanders strive to ensure a safe training environment, safety is also
an individual responsibility. If you are not feeling well, the onus is on you to
inform your commanders. If your buddy is ill, you should similarly inform your
commanders. A system is in place to ensure that recruits do not over-exert
themselves upon returning from illness. They undergo progressive training to
gradually attain the required fitness level.
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The SAF provides a host of medical benefits for its servicemen.
Medical and Dental Treatment
Whenever you are ill or injured, you will
receive free medical treatment at your
unit Medical Centre*. When seeking
treatment, make sure you tell your MO if
you are allergic to any drugs or vaccine.
You are also eligible for fully subsidised outpatient medical treatment1 at any
government/restructured hospitals, government clinics upon producing your
NS identity card. If you need to be hospitalised, you will be eligible for subsidised
medical treatment at government/restructured hospital at your eligible class of
ward by presenting your SAF card. This benefit is also extended to the wife
and children of married servicemen on producing the Civil Service (CS) medical
benefits card, which is obtainable through the unit S1.
Dental treatment is also provided to you free of charge at the SAF Dental
Clinics*. Cost of precious metals used in treatment and fees for the
services of a commercial laboratory will have to be borne by you.
Medical Charges
When hospitalisation is required, the SAF will pay 80% (50% for dependants)
of the ward and meal charges as well as 100% of the treatment charges
(excluding non-subsidisable items) at your eligible class of ward at Table 1.
Subsidies are limited to government or restructured hospitals only.
*Beyond the SAF Medical/Dental Clinic in-house resources, you will be referred to a
government/restructured hospital for follow-up treatment for which you will be subsidised according
to your medical/dental benefits scheme.
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Fee will be subsidised if you have been referred by a government polyclinic or SAF doctor without
specifying any consultant by name.
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If you wish to upgrade to a class of ward which is higher than what you are
eligible for, MINDEF will subsidise an amount equivalent to the MINDEF's
subsidy that would be given at the correct class of ward. As for treatment
charges, you will have to co-pay based on the applicable rates at Table 2.
In cases of service injury, SAF will bear the full cost of medical treatment at
government/restructured hospitals up to your eligible ward. If you request/consent
to be upgraded for treatment of service injury, you will have to pay in full first
and seek reimbursement for subsidy based on your eligible ward. Medical
costs incurred for the treatment of your service injury will continue to be covered
by SAF after your Operationally Ready Date (ORD).
If you are hospitalised for a non-service injury/illness at the time of your ORD,
your hospitalisation charges will continue to be subsidised until your discharge
from the hospital. Thereafter, medical coverage for injuries/illnesses not due
to service will cease.
All medical expenses incurred at private hospital are not reimbursable except
for outpatient treatment at private clinics run by registered medical practitioners2.
You may claim reimbursement of the incurred expenses, up to a maximum of
S$10 per visit, subject to maximum of S$240 per year. If in doubt, you should
consult your MO, S1/Admin/MPO or Chief Clerk.
Table 1 : WARD ELIGIBILITY FOR NSFs
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servicemen.
2. Professionals (viz. Medical and Dental Officers, pharmacists and
engineering officers) are eligible for class A wards.
* Same as in-service ward eligibility/determination of fitness.
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entitled to at least a Class B2 ward. The ward eligibility is dependent on the
rank and vocation of the service personnel at the time of injury. You will be
informed of your eligible ward by MINDEF/SAF HRSC once your injury is
approved as attributable to service. If you choose to upgrade to a higher ward,
you will have to pay the difference in the cost for ward and meal charges
between the entitled ward and the higher ward. The co-payment rate for the
cost of treatment is as follows:
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and the maximum amount claimable is $10 per receipt. For this, you may
reimburse through your unit/dept and there is no requirement to wait till the
injury is approved as attributable to service.
Should you suffer permanent disablement as a result of the service injury, your
unit will arrange to convene a medical board for you. You would be eligible for
disability compensation based on the degree of residual permanent disability
that has been endorsed by the SAF Medical Board.
We hope that this information has made you more aware of the medical benefits
and injury compensation that MINDEF has made available to servicemen. For
any further clarifications, please consult your unit S1/Admin/MPO or Chief
Clerk.
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Due to the packed training schedule at BMT in the 1st year of NS, NS
training is sometimes conducted on weekends. In order to ensure
sufficient opportunities for NSFs to attend local university admission and
scholarship interviews/tests, MINDEF/SAF has put in place arrangements
to facilitate NSFs in attending these interviews/tests since 2010.
Each year, a common leave window in the first half of the year will be set
aside for 1st year NSFs to attend local university admission interviews/tests.
Units have been informed not to schedule training during this period. For
some NSFs , this window will fall within their post-BMT block leave. NSFs
can also use the common leave window in the first half of the year to
attend their scholarship interviews/tests. Alternatively, they can attend
scholarship interviews/tests during their block leave in the later half of the
year.
Local Universities, Ministries and Statutory Boards have been informed to
schedule their university admission and scholarship interviews/tests during
the available leave windows throughout the year. The respective universities
and/or scholarship bodies will contact NSFs directly on the interviews/tests
dates.
Please note that NSFs will not be able to attend interviews/tests outside
the available leave windows while they are undergoing essential military
training (i.e. BMT, OCS, SCS training). Those who have completed their
essential military training will have to apply for annual leave to attend
interviews/tests outside these windows, and approval of leave will be
subject to exigencies of service.
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INSURANCE
SAF Group Term Life Insurance – Opt Out Approach
The SAF GTL is a life and personal accident insurance scheme that provides
servicemen protection against unfortunate events. Servicemen on the SAF
GTL are covered 24 hours worldwide, whether performing their military
duties or at leisure (and out of camp).
With effect from 1 Jan 09, SAF NSFs are automatically covered for a sum
insured of $100,000 unless they choose to opt out. This initiative is aimed at
encouraging NSFs to have a minimum level of insurance protection against
death and permanent disabilities.
Upon enlistment, you will be briefed about the scheme and will have the
opportunity for clarification. The opt-out insurance scheme makes it
administratively convenient for you to have insurance coverage at an
affordable monthly premium of $12.80. The premium will be deducted from
your NS allowance. To help pay for the insurance coverage, NSFs'
allowance was increased by $20 since 1 Jan 09. You need to complete the
“Opt-Out” form ONLY if you are opting out of the insurance scheme.
The features and details of the scheme can be found at www.aviva.com.sg.
Please call AVIVA Ltd directly for product clarification. The AVIVA Ltd
Customer Service Hotline is 6827 8000 from Monday to Friday (excluding
Public Holidays), 9am to 5.30pm. You may also email AVIVA Ltd at
saf_insurance@avivaasia.com.
GRANTS, LOANS & SUBSIDIES
Financial Assistance Scheme
Financial assistance is available to help needy NSFs whose families suffer
from financial hardship as a result of their enlistment into the SAF. You can
apply for a' assistance grant/loan through your Unit MPO/S1 or you can
speak to your officer during one of the interview sessions. Alternatively, you
can call MINDEF Shared Services (MSS) PSC at 6373 1150 for assistance.
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LEISURE
Social Development Programme
As part of our staff welfare, MINDEF/SAF organises social development
programmes to improve the social well-being of our personnel by providing
them with opportunities to expand their social networks and further their personal
development. Application forms are available at the SAF PSC website.
Many other welfare schemes are also available in the SAF. You may get details
from your unit MPO/S1 or contact MSS PSC at 6373 1228/1164.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
In the SAF, a variety of recreational facilities are available in most of the camps
for use by all servicemen. Sports facilities include football fields, basketball
courts, squash courts and tennis courts. In new camp complexes, facilities
may include running tracks, swimming pools and gymnasiums. Sometimes,
inter-company or inter-unit matches are organised to build team spirit and
promote good sportsmanship. You are encouraged to use these facilities during
your free time.
Indoor games such as billards are also provided in recreation rooms where
newspapers, magazines, television and video shows are also available. In
addition, film shows are screened occasionally in most camps. Entertainment
by the SAF Music and Drama Company (MDC) is also organised.
In the cookhouse, sound systems are installed to enable servicemen to listen
to music and news during meal times. In addition, servicemen will be provided
with mess facilities for rest and relaxation after a hard day's training.
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COUNSELLING
The SAF seeks to promote the well-being of every serviceman by providing
counselling support for those whom might be facing difficulties coping with their
personal or work/training related problems. Servicemen who are experiencing
difficulties can seek help through the avenues described below.
s #OMMANDER interviews of all
recruits are conducted within 48
hours of enlistment into full-time
NS. Regular interviews are
subsequently conducted on a
monthly basis during the PTP/BMT
phase. Special interviews are
also granted upon request.
Servicemen can highlight their
difficulties during these interviews
for assistance.
s /RIENTATIONOfficers identify, assist and counsel BMT recruits with adjustment
and/or other personal problems.
s 4HE 3!& #OUNSELLING Hotline is a 24-hour confidential telephone
counselling service provided by the SAF Counselling Centre. Manned by
trained counselling personnel, the SAF Counselling Hotline offers a crisis
and telephone counselling service to all servicemen. Callers may
choose to remain anonymous. Face to face counselling is also available
at the SAF Counselling Centre upon request/referral.
s4HE3!&0ARACOUNSELLING3CHEME complements other existing counselling
services and provides another avenue of help at the unit level for those who
need help to deal more effectively with their problems. Paracounsellors are
specially selected, trained by and work closely under the professional guidance
and support of counsellors from the SAF Counselling Centre. Paracounsellors
can be identified through their identification badges as well as through publicity
posters displayed in their units.
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The e-PREP SCHEME
e-PREP is a MINDEF initiative to recognise NSFs' contribution to Singapore's
defence and continued stability. The scheme allows NSFs to take up online
preparatory courses while in service, to facilitate their transition from full-time
NS to further studies or the workforce. NSFs will be eligible to participate in
e-PREP during their last 12 months of service and 1 year after their ORD. They
will be individually notified by post when they become eligible for the scheme.
NSFs will be provided with training credits (subsidies) to enrol for online courses.
NSFs becoming eligible for e-PREP will be allocated $350 worth of credits.
The credits cannot be converted to cash and will be forfeited if left unused at
the end of the eligibility period. MINDEF will subsidise up to 90% of the course
fee, subject to the maximum credits allocated or the credit balance that they
have. The NSFs will bear the balance of the course fee e.g. for a $100 course,
NSF will pay $10 and MINDEF $90.
A wide variety of on-line courses are offered by approved local Institutions of
Higher Learning, and e-learning providers. Together, they offer more than 2,300
course titles in three broad categories, namely
• Academic Courses aimed at helping NSFs refresh and update their academic
knowledge from previous learning or bridge knowledge gaps needed for
further studies. Such courses are typically provided by Institutions of Higher
Learning. Completion of selected courses may gain NSFs advanced standing
thus helping them to get a head start in their educational pursuits after fulltime NS.
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• Professional Certification and Technical Courses. Professional Certification
courses are predominantly technical in nature e.g. Microsoft Certified Systems
Engineer. These together with other IT non-certification courses can help
enhance NSFs' employability.
• Enabling Skills ("Soft Skills") Courses are aimed at providing NSFs with
generic knowledge, skills and attitudes to succeed in the workplace or for
further studies.
There are no restrictions on the number of courses that each NSF can sign up
for as long as they have available credits. NSFs will have to bear the full cost
when their credits are used up. e-PREP courses are priced at an affordable
rate and significantly lower than market prices. Participation in the scheme is
voluntary. As all e-PREP courses are published on the internet, NSFs can do
their e-learning from their homes or in their camps where internet facilities are
available.
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and Discipline
SECURITY
On enlistment day, you will be briefed on the security precautions and will be
required to make a security declaration. Thereafter, you are required to
understand and agree that all official information acquired by you in the course
of your employment in the SAF is of strictly secret and confidential nature, and
is not to be published or communicated by you to any unauthorised person.
This is because as a soldier, you may have access to sensitive military
information. You should thus refrain from talking or divulging any such information
to friends and relatives.
Information on our forces and equipment can be of use to our potential enemies
in times of war. Hostile intelligence sources can obtain such information from
careless talk among servicemen who do not realise the importance of security
precautions.
The personal particulars of servicemen furnished for full-time NS registration
and enlistment are kept confidential. MINDEF does not provide the information
to non-official agencies, e.g. insurance agencies. Servicemen should report
such incidents if approached.
DISCIPLINE
Military discipline is vital to any armed forces. A soldier lacking in discipline
interferes with the proper functioning of the SAF and ultimately endangers the
security of the nation.
Maintenance of discipline is therefore an important matter in the SAF. The SAF
has a robust system of rewards and punishment. Some common examples of
breaches of military discipline are:
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• Sleeping or leaving a place of duty without having been relieved while on
sentry duty or patrolling
• Disobeying or not complying with any lawful order, which includes General
Orders, Routine and Standing Orders
• Insubordinate behaviour
• Being absent without official leave (AWOL)
• Desertion
• Malingering - pretending to suffer from any sickness
• Damaging, destroying, losing, misapplying or wastefully expending SAF
property
• Stealing and/or cheating
• Falsifying documents, such as MC
• Trafficking in, possessing or consuming any controlled drug
(e.g. heroin, morphine and cannabis)
• Self harm or attempting suicide
• Drug abuse
(e.g. glue sniffing and unauthorised consumption of medication)
Absent Without Official Leave (AWOL)
As a soldier, you are entrusted with the security of the nation. You should not
go AWOL which is considered a very serious offence. Any soldier who goes
AWOL is betraying the trust placed on him. The time spent on AWOL and
detention will not count towards NS. There is no excuse for going AWOL. If
you have any problem, you should first speak to your immediate superiors
about it. They will be able to assist you or refer you to the appropriate agencies
for follow-up.
Drug and Inhalant Abuse
Drug and inhalant abuse are serious breaches of military discipline as both of
them cause great damage to the physical and mental state of the body.
In the SAF, there is no chance of escaping detection as you will go through
surprise urine tests which will be conducted in your unit many times each year.
Do not sniff glue or take drugs as you will be punished severely when you are
caught.
All servicemen convicted of drug abuse will have their offences recorded at
the Criminal Records Office at the Criminal Investigation Department. If you
have been sniffing glue or taking drugs, you should tell your instructors or MO
before you are caught. If you do so, you will NOT be punished. Instead
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you will be given medical treatment and referred to the SAF Counselling Centre
for assistance.
TYPES OF PUNISHMENT
The system of punishment is fair and just. There are different levels of
punishment.
For minor offences, servicemen may be awarded minor punishment such as
verbal reprimands or extra duties. Where poor performance during training
session is identified, repeated training session will be conducted.
For more serious offences, they may be tried by court martial or summary trial
by appointed disciplinary officers. The punishment may be in the form of
privileges, monetary fines or detention.
REDRESS OF WRONG
AVENUES FOR SERVICEMEN SEEKING REDRESS
MINDEF discourages servicemen from going to people or organisations outside
of MINDEF to seek redress as it may lead to a breach of existing security
regulations. The Official Secrets Act prohibits servicemen from communicating
classified or protected information to people who are not authorised to have
access to such information. Similarly, the Essential (Control of Publications
and Safeguarding of Information) Regulations, 1966 also prohibits all servicemen
from communicating their grievances, complaints or protected information to
any newspaper unless prior written consent has been given by Permanent
Secretary (Defence).
Seeking Redress Through Proper Channels
The SAF provides for any serviceman who thinks that he has been unfairly
treated to seek redress. If any serviceman thinks he has been wronged in any
matter by another serviceman superior to him, he must first approach his
immediate superior commander. If the complainant is an officer equal in rank
or superior to the commander, he may complain to an officer next senior in
rank to him. Complaints are to be fully and clearly stated in writing. For
servicemen seeking redress via MINDEF Feedback Unit, they may only do so
if their attempts to seek redress for their grievances at unit level were
unsuccessful.
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If a serviceman is not satisfied with the steps already taken by the officer to
redress his problem, he may complain in writing to the Armed Forces Council.
Such complaints should be addressed to the Secretary of the Armed Forces
Council. The Armed Forces Council will examine the complaint and do justice
in the matter.
The SAF Military Police (MP) Command will conduct an investigation into the
complaint dealing with the alleged breach of military discipline. If the investigation
discloses evidence of wrongdoing, MINDEF will take disciplinary action against
the offending parties. However, if the complainant is found to have made a
false accusation, disciplinary action will be taken against him.
Seeking Redress Through Outside Parties
Servicemen are prohibited from taking up issues concerning SAF or SAF
personnel to any party outside of the SAF. This includes posting such matters
on the INTERNET and other public forums. Servicemen should note that they
are not allowed to bring political (such as Members of Parliament (MPs)) or
outside influences to support or advance their individual claims. These include
work-related matters such as the terms and conditions of employment, extension
of contract, posting and change of vocation.
Under exceptional circumstances where a serviceman has strong reason
to believe that he has been wronged by his colleague or superior, he may
approach the MP of his constituency for assistance.
To ensure factual accuracy of the complaint, a serviceman who approaches
his MP must give a detailed account of his complaint in writing. The serviceman
will sign the statement and give his name, rank, NRIC number and unit. Without
such a signed statement, no action will be taken.
Servicemen are not allowed to make use of their relatives or friends to make
representations on their behalf with MINDEF or use them to seek
representations from MPs on their behalf.
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Information on the SAF
RANK STRUCTURE
The rank structure in the SAF is the same for all three services - the Army, Air
Force and Navy.
The ranks for Officers, are listed below, according to seniority:
RANK
ABBREVIATION
LIEUTENANT GENERAL/VICE ADMIRAL*
MAJOR GENERAL/REAR ADMIRAL* (TWO STAR)
LG/VADM*
MG/RADM(2)*
BRIGADIER GENERAL/REAR ADMIRAL* (ONE STAR)
COLONEL
BG/RADM(1)*
COL
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LIEUTENANT COLONEL
SLTC
LTC
MAJOR
CAPTAIN
LIEUTENANT
SECOND LIEUTENANT
OFFICER CADET**/MIDSHIPMAN*
MAJ
CPT
LTA
2LT
OCT**/MIDS*
*Navy Only
**An OCT rank is for those undergoing training to qualify for commissioning as Officers.
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Rank Insignia For Male Officers
2nd Lieutenant
[2LT]
Major
[MAJ]
Lieutenant
[LTA]
Lieutenant Colonel
[LTC]
Brigadier General/
*Rear Admiral (One Star)
[BG/RADM(1)*]
Captain
[CPT]
Senior Lieutenant
Colonel
[S LTC]
Major General/
*Rear Admiral (Two Star)
[MG/RADM(2)*]
Colonel
[COL]
Lieutenant General/
*Vice Admiral
[LG/VADM*]
*For Navy Only
The SAF rank insignia for male officers is the same across the Services except for the background
colour of epaulette (i.e. dark green for Army, dark blue for Air Force and black for Navy)
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The ranks for Warrant Officers, Specialists and Enlistees/Airmen/Ratings are
as listed below according to seniority:
RANK
ABBREVIATION
WARRANT
OFFICERS
SENIOR WARRANT OFFICER
MASTER WARRANT OFFICER
FIRST WARRANT OFFICER
SECOND WARRANT OFFICER
THIRD WARRANT OFFICER
SWO
MWO
1WO
2WO
3WO
SPECIALISTS
MASTER SERGEANT
STAFF SERGEANT
FIRST SERGEANT
SECOND SERGEANT
THIRD SERGEANT
SPECIALIST CADET***
MSG
SSG
1SG
2SG
3SG
SCT***
ENLISTEES/
AIRMEN/RATINGS
CORPORAL FIRST CLASS
CORPORAL
LANCE CORPORAL
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS
PRIVATE
RECRUIT
CFC
CPL
LCP
PFC
PTE
REC
*** An SCT rank is for those undergoing training to qualify as Specialists.
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Collar Rank Insignia
For Female Warrant Officers/ Officers
(Army, Air Force and Navy)
3rd
2nd
1st
Master
Senior
Warrant Officer Warrant Officer Warrant Officer Warrant Officer Warrant Officer
[3WO]
[2WO]
[1WO]
[MWO]
[SWO]
2nd Lieutenant
[2LT]
Major
[MAJ]
Lieutenant
[LTA]
Lieutenant Colonel
[LTC]
Brigadier General/
*Rear Admiral
(One Star)
[BG/RADM(1)*]
Senior
Lieutenant Colonel
[S LTC]
Major General/
*Rear Admiral
(Two Star)
[MG/RADM(2)*]
* For Navy Only
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Captain
[CPT]
Colonel
[COL]
Lieutenant
General/
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[LG/VADM*]
Rank Insignia For Warrant Officers
3rd
Warrant
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2nd
Warrant
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[2WO]
1st
Warrant
Officer
[1WO]
Army
Air Force
Navy
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Master
Warrant
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Senior
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[SWO]
Rank Insignia For Specialists
3rd
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2nd
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[2SG]
1st
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[1SG]
Army
Air Force
Navy
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Master
Sergeant
[MSG]
Rank Insignia For Officer/Specialist Cadets
Officer Cadet
[OCT 1]
Officer Cadet
[OCT 2]
Officer Cadet
[OCT 3]
Specialist Cadet
[SCT]
Rank Insignia For Enlistees,
Airmen and Ratings
(Army, Air Force and Navy)
Private
First Class
[PFC]
Lance
Corporal
[LCP]
Corporal
[CPL]
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PERSONNEL SURVEY
MINDEF has been continually conducting research on various aspects of
improvements in the SAF. If you are selected to participate in any research
(survey or interview) conducted, you should give your fullest co-operation. The
information you provide will help MINDEF and the SAF plan for the future. This
research is conducted by the Defence Psychology Department (DPD).
PRODUCTIVITY IN THE SAF
Launched in 1981, the MINDEF PRIDE (Productivity and Innovation in Daily
Efforts) movement is a people-centred mass movement that aims to bring
about an attitudinal change amongst individuals as well as teams to strive for
continuous improvement (productivity) and innovation as a daily affair.
The PRIDE movement encompasses the following four components:
Productivity & Innovation - to nurture a culture of innovation and enhance the
capacity for change. At the individual-level, every service personnel is to
contribute three suggestions and at the team-level, two projects on a yearly
basis.
Organisational Excellence - to drive and enable MINDEF and the SAF units
in their journey towards Organisational Excellence and the achievement of
World-Class performance.
Resource Optimisation - to drive cost savings strategically and systematically
within the organisation through promoting a culture of cost-consciousness.
Staff Well-being – to provide care and concern to service personnel, and to
inculcate a culture of healthy living.
Please refer to the PRIDE homepage in the intranet for more information on
the movement.
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NS Portal
All NS Services and Information at Your Fingertips!
The NS Portal (www.ns.sg) allows you to access all important eServices and
information online. To further enhance the NS Portal experience, members can
enjoy a host of lifestyle benefits like discounts and exclusive promotions. The
portal also allows you to be part of a vibrant online community to share your
own or learn from others’ NS experiences, or simply to keep in touch with your
NS friends at the comfort of your home or office.
Recruit’s Handbook can also be downloaded from the NS Portal.
The steps to download a copy of the Recruit’s Handbook are:
1) Log onto http://www.ns.sg.
2) Under “Users”, select “Pre-Enlistees”.
3) Scroll down and under “Download” , click “Handbooks”.
4) Select “Download Recruit’s Handbook”.
Contact Directory
iPrepNS . ......................... http://www.ns.sg/iPrepNS
NS Portal . ....................... http://www.ns.sg
Email ............................... contact@ns.sg
NS Call Centre ................1800-eNSNSNS (1800-367 6767)
Fax .................................. 6853 7894
NS Call Centre is a one-stop 24-hour contact centre for people who wish to
communicate with MINDEF. In addition to an automated phone system, you can
also speak to Customer Service Officers about your queries and seek clarifications.
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CMPB Location
Central Manpower Base
3 Depot Road, Singapore 109680
Operating Hours: Monday - Friday (0800 to 1700)
Closed on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays.
Bus Services to Depot Road
SBS :
57 (From HarbourFront MRT)
175 (From Dhoby Ghaut MRT)
195 (From Tiong Bahru MRT)
*Visitors to CMPB are advised to alight at Depot Road near Defence Technology
Tower B (DTTB) as it is nearer to the Pass Office.