Going to MR officially on 1st April, Yet Standby for Mob?

Bushidomeow SG

Hi guys,

Sooo I MR'ed this year and I got a MOB notification for next year.

Anyone can explain this?

eac SG

Please call the 24/7 NS hotline @1800-3676767 to speak to a customer service officer to liaise with your NS unit.

eac SG

You are required to standby for practice and actual mobilisation. Mobilisation can occur anytime and requires both you and your employer’s full support.

In this section, you will be guided through the process of mobilisation and what it entails.

(A) Operationally Ready

To be operationally ready means that our armed forces are able to transform ourselves from a disciplined and well-prepared force in peace time to an effective fighting force in war time. To maintain this efficiency of operational readiness, you must report to your Mobilisation Centre immediately once you are mobilised.

(B) Mobilisation Systems
Every NS unit has a mobilisation plan and you will be briefed on your role in the mobilisation exercises. Once you are mobilised, you are to report immediately to your Mobilisation Centre in your uniform with your personal equipment.

Mobilisation systems can take place in 2 forms:

NSmen are required to apply for an Exit Permit for overseas trips of 6 months or longer. NSmen who go overseas for more than 14 days but less than 6 months must notify MINDEF of their overseas trips through the MINDEF Notification Centre (MNC). The possession of an Exit Permit or the notification or the notification of MINDEF Notification Centre does not absolve NSmen from mobilisation and to report for NS duties when required.

During mobilisation manning period, NSmen can still travel overseas but are required to seek approval from their unit to be exempted from mobilisation prior to departure. Failing which, disciplinary actions will be taken.

(C) Mobilisation Manning
Before you ORD or your first operational manning, your unit will brief you on the following:

During mobilisation exercise, your NS unit may be required to move out for field exercises after the normal reporting is done. Being mindful of your varying commitments, the SAF will make every effort to minimise disruption to your civilian careers when mobilisation exercises are held.

How can my family support my mobilisation?
You are encouraged to keep your family members informed of your whereabouts especially during your Operational Manning Periods. They should also be informed of how and where they can contact you to facilitate your speedy mobilisation.

Your family members should also know your NS unit's code words and be prepared that you are required to remain at the unit for a longer period if the mobilisation should involves field exercises.

If you have any family members that are 16 years of age or above, they can acknowledge any call-up notice serve at your residence. Upon receipt, they must contact you immediately.

eac SG

Collection Point for NSmen's Personal Equipment (PE)

NSmen who have reached their statutory age to be officially discharged from NS obligations i.e. 50 years old for officers and 40 years old for Warrant Officers & below and do not require their PE items, may return their PE at the following designated collection points:

a. Army Logistics Base (ALB)
601 Choa Chu Kang Rd
Singapore 699817
Tel: 6389 6380 / 6389 6381

b. SAF eMarts:

Army Zonal SAF Emarts
• Clementi Camp
• Jurong Camp
• Khatib Camp
• Maju Camp
• Nee Soon Camp
• Pulau Tekong Camp
• Selarang Camp
• Stagmont Camp
• Sungei Gedong Camp
• Tanjong Gul Camp

Flexi SAF Emarts
• Amoy Quee Camp
• Ayer Raja Camp
• Bedok Camp
• Bukit Panjang Camp
• Hendon Camp
• Keat Hong Camp
• Kranji Camp - ALTI
• Kranji Camp II
• Lim Chu Kang Camp
• Mandai Hill Camp
• Pasir Laba Camp
• Pasir Ris Camp
• Seletar Camp
• Sembawang Camp

*NOTE: All Flexi eMarts do not operate at fixed hour. before patronising the emarts, please call: 6389 6231 (Mon - Fri, 8am to 5.30pm).

MINDEF Reserve (MR)

MINDEF Reserve consists of NSmen who have completed their NS training cycle but have yet to reach the statutory age. They are no longer called back for In-Camp Training (ICT) but are still liable for NS.

What happens after I completed my NS Training Cycle?
The minimum requirement for completion of NS Training Cycle is 7 HK and 10 ORNS years (8 HK and 13 ORNS years for Key Appointment Holders). However, you may be asked to continue your service as a Reservist On Voluntary Extended Reserve Service (ROVERS) to ensure fulfillment of operational requirements. Some ROVERS may even continue to serve beyond the statutory age of 50 and 40 for Officers and WOSE respectively as VOLUNTEERS in higher operational appointments.

Once you have completed your NS training cycle and/or standdown as ROVERS/VOUNTEER, you will be posted to the MINDEF Reserve (MR) List at the end of the work year. However, you may still be activated during operational exigencies and remain liable for NS up to the respective statutory ages.

Note that you are to disregard your previous unit’s mobilisation codewords as you are no longer required to report for mobilisation activation for your previous units. A new codeword will be assigned to you accordingly should you be mobilised while you are in MR. If you are travelling overseas for 6 months or more, you are still required to apply for Exit Permit.

1. What is meant by no longer liable for National Service?
Under the Enlistment Act, Chapter 93, NSmen will not be liable for NS call-ups when they reach the statutory age limit of 40 for Warrant Officers, Specialists and Enlistees (WOSEs) and 50 for Officers. In other words, personnel reaching the stated statutory age limit will no longer be liable to be called up for any NS activities such as ICT, IPPT, mobilisation etc.

2. What should I do to my SAF personal equipment now that I have completed my NS liability?
You may dispose the items in the normal ways as long as the items do not end up in an unauthorised usage.

Bushidomeow SG

Thanks!

It really would be helpful for them to let us know about this during ICTs. And there we thought it was all over.

Hope don't kena activated.