Mono-Intake: BMT @ Guards. Ready to Strike! Elite Infantry!

Luise SG

NS enlistment date is 12 December 2013.

Mono-intake BMT @ 3rd Battalion Singapore Guards at Bedok Camp.

Ready to Strike. Home of the Elite Infantry.

The coveted Khaki berets. Guardsmen.

Where to take NAPFA?
Is it attain a NAPFA Gold or Silver award at least 2 weeks prior to your Physical Training Phase (PTP) enlistment date, you will attend a 9-week Basic Military Training (BMT) and enjoy a 2-month reduction in your full-time NS?
Those who fail to attain the required fitness level will have to undergo a 8-week Physical Training Phase (PTP) before attending the 9-week BMT?

What do Guards do?
Is it like security guards guarding gates?

I wish to get some clarifications.

Thank you.

eac SG

Guards

1. mindef.gov.sg/imindef/mindef_websites/atozlistings/army/ourforces/Guards.html

2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Guards

Prepare for PTP/BMT: http://iprep.ns.sg/

Secrets to Pass IPPT: http://lifestyle.www.ns.sg/features/fitnessxchange

Source: www.ns.sg , www.army.gov.sg , www.mindef.gov.sg

Source:
www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/mindef_websites/atozlistings/army/About_BMT.html

Types of Basic Military Training

PES A/B1 BMT
This 9-week programme trains combat-fit recruits in the basic military skills to prepare them for advanced vocational training. The programme includes weapon training with the SAR 21 rifle which will teach recruits technical handling and marksmanship skills; a Battle Inoculation Course that simulates a real battlefield; a Field Camp which develops basic survival skills; progressive training to complete a 24-km route march which builds combat fitness and endurance; and hand grenade training.
For those who fail to achieve the NAPFA test silver award, they are required to undergo an 8-week Physical Training Phase (PTP) prior to the PES A/B1 BMT.

PES BP BMT
As evidence has shown that obese recruits are able to achieve optimum fitness levels and weight loss in about 19 weeks, the new BMT programme for recruits with Body Mass Index (BMI) scores exceeding 27.0 will be 19 weeks. This BMT programme is designed to help obese recruits improve their physical fitness progressively while equipping them with basic soldiering skills and knowledge.

PES B2 BMT
Enlistees who were PES C1 previously underwent a 7-week BMT programme. The new 9-week PES B2 BMT programme will be conducted for recruits who are medically fit for deployment in selected combat and combat support vocations, such as signal operators, combat medics and naval system operators. These recruits will be given a new medical classification of PES B2, in place of the existing PES C1 classification. This is to ensure that the medical classification of our soldiers is consistent with their deployment. The new 9-week programme will include customised physical training, as well as basic combat training to prepare them for their combat and combat support roles.

PES C BMT
The 9-week BMT programme will be conducted for PES C recruits. This programme will include light physical training and vocational training to prepare them for combat service support vocations, such as service medic, and those related to logistics and administration.

PES E BMT
The 4-week BMT programme will be conducted for PES E recruits. This programme will focus on, vocational training as well as National Education, SAF core values, regimentation and discipline to prepare recruits for combat service support vocations.

Hi brothers. Please help me... I injured my right shoulder training for pull ups.. I went to polyclinic to get a referal letter, went to hospital. Doc give me PT. did for 1 month plus, but no sign of improvement. The shoulder always feel weak/ dull ache. Like the discomfort is always there. Certain angle it hurts.

I have been temp excused from napfa. I'm enlisting next year. I come from a poor family, i have no money to go for MRI and surgery.. The medical checkup is in December. What should I do? Im afraid i will continue to screw up my shoulders if I have to do push up/pulls. Someone pls help me.

Source: http://iprep.ns.sg/

Are you physically fit? If you have been found to be fit for full Basic Military Training (BMT) i.e. PES A or B1, you may want to take the NAPFA test.

Should you attain a NAPFA Gold or Silver award at least 2 weeks prior to your Physical Training Phase (PTP) enlistment date, you will attend a 9-week Basic Military Training (BMT) and enjoy a 2-month reduction in your full-time National Service. Those who fail to attain the required fitness level will have to undergo a 8-week Physical Training Phase (PTP) before attending the 9-week BMT.

The NAPFA test is conducted at the Toa Payoh Stadium (map to Toa Payoh Stadium) every Wednesday (except public holidays). You are required to book an appointment for the test via the NAPFA test booking system prior to the test date and you are only allowed to make one valid booking at any one time.

Please note that the NAPFA result is valid for 1 year from the date of test. You are advised to report for the test in acceptable attire and punctually. All the six test items must be completed in one single sessions. A maximum of 2 to 5 minutes rest period is permitted between any two tests (for the first test items); a 15 to 30 minutes rest period is permitted before the sixth test item.

NAPFA tests at Toa Payoh Stadium are conducted strictly on appointment only. Therefore, advance booking via NS Portal must be made latest by Tuesday before 12 noon in order to take the NAPFA test at Toa Payoh Stadium the following day.

Do note that pre-enlistees who do not book their NAPFA date via the system would not be allowed to take their test at the Toa Payoh Stadium.

If you wish to know more about the NAPFA test, you may want to read through the FAQ before you make your booking.

FitnessXchange has all the information you need to excel in your daily exercise regimes and IPPT/NAPFA. Get tips from the training guides to boost any aspect that you may be weak in and keep your BMI in check. You can also look up the timetables of FCC and SAFRA gyms if you plan to start an exercise routine. Step up on that healthy lifestyle with FitnessXchange!

1. Can I take the test after I failed the NAPFA test the last time?
Yes. You are allowed to retake it until you pass. There is no limit to the number of times you can take the test.

2. When is the last date I should take the NAPFA test?
You should attempt the test as soon as you are ready and you are advised to take it at least 2 weeks before the date of enlistment.

3. Can I retake only the test items I have failed in my last attempt?
No. All 6 items must be completed in one single session.

4. Can I amend my booking after I have booked?
Yes, you are allowed to amend your booking before 12 pm on the day before the test date.

5. Can I make a few booking together?
No, you are only allowed to make 1 booking at any one time. You can make your next booking after the test date you have booked.

eac SG

To be worthy of donning the coveted "Guards" shoulder tab and the Khaki beret, trainees have to go through the gruelling Guards Officers Conversion Course for officers and Guards Specialist Conversion Course for Specialists. The enlisted men go through the Guards Advanced Infantry Training (GAIT) to earn their mark as Guardsmen.^[6] These conversion courses signify the conversion from regular infantry to the elite Guardsmen and push every soldier physically and mentally to the limit. Only those who qualify will be given the right to be called a "Guardsman", wearing the coveted khaki beret. In Dec 2011, the Ministry of Defence (Singapore) released a 7-part web series on the Guards Conversion Course, titled Making The Cut: Guards Conversion Course.

Luise SG

Prepare for PTP/BMT: http://iprep.ns.sg/

Secrets to Pass IPPT: http://lifestyle.www.ns.sg/features/fitnessxchange

Source: www.ns.sg , www.army.gov.sg , www.mindef.gov.sg

eac SG

Source: http://iprep.ns.sg/

SAF timline

Luise SG

Refers to conscripts who are directly enlisted into battalion units and undergo their basic military training there, bypassing the Pulau Tekong BMT.

They will stay there for their whole NSF period. After BMT POP, the men will still remain there to undergo the 'Guards Advanced Continuation Training' (GACT) to earn their mark as Guardsmen together.

Even after ORD from NS, they will ORD as a battalion altogether. As a NS battalion, they will train together again as NSmen (reservists) for life until the NS unit stand down and phase into Mindef Reserve (MR), as the bondings are formed during their active NSF period.

eac SG

A Chapter Closes: 3GDS' 15th Mono-Intake 'ORDs'!

Posted: 26 Sep 2013, 1836 hours (Time is GMT +8 hours)

Story by Edmund Twohill
From: www.army.gov.sg

The 23^rd of August 2013 marked a very special day for the Commanders and Men of 3^rdBattalion Singapore Guards 15^th Mono In-take (III.XV) – It was III.XV's Family Carnival and NS Milestone Parade. This was an opportunity for the soldiers of III.XV to celebrate the successful completion of their active NS cycle with their families. The Family Carnival took the form of an NS Journey Exhibit to showcase the experience of the unit over the past two years while the NS Milestone Parade consisted of a traditional "ORD Parade" that also featured the Assumption of Command by the NS Key Appointment Holders, to emphasise the continuity of NS beyond the active cycle.

The NS Journey Exhibit was a series of photo and video exhibits that depicted the achievements and experiences of the soldiers over the past two years. The servicemen brought their families and friends on their NS journey through a series of static and interactive displays that incorporated two main themes, namely, "Becoming a Guardsmen" and "Becoming Operationally Ready".

The first segment of "Becoming a Guardsmen" showcased their journey from BMT through the Guards Advanced Infantry Training (GAIT). Besides the sights and sounds of the photos and videos, there were combat ration tasting, camouflage-painting stations, as well as weapons/ combat equipment display. These stations gave opportunities to the servicemen to explain and re-live the challenges they first experienced when they entered National Service and the memories they had onto attaining their coveted Guards tab and Khaki beret.

Across the parade square, the soldiers of III.XV proudly brought their families through their journey of "Becoming Operationally Ready". This segment depicted the unit's quest of building Professionalism, Perseverance and Purpose - and striving towards their vision of becoming a Mission-Ready unit, with Elite and Committed Warfighters and an Enduring Character. The photo and video exhibits brought thesights and sounds of their overseas training and ATEC Evaluation. There was an Advanced Combat Man System (ACMS), soldier models for photo opportunities, and a Tactical Engagement System (TES) station. The TES was one of the most popular attractions which saw soldier scoaching their families and friends how to use their weapons effectively.

The NS Journey Exhibit also unveiled III.XV's Honour Board and Achievement Board. Winners of the "Guards Character Award", the unit CO Coin and RSM Coin were honoured with a display of their portraits (inthe No.1 uniform). The Honour Board also featured the awards won by the various Comapnies over the two years in III.XV's Best Coy Competition - ie Best Coy in IPPT, Marksmanship, VOC, and Combat Proficiency.

Summing things up, CPL Ahmad Jamhuriah, a Guardsman from Charlie Company said, "I think it is good that we have this event so the Guardsmen's family can see what we are doing. Today is a memorable and sad day as I ORD; I will miss everything."

At dusk, the stage was set for the much anticipated parade to begin. 3WO Suffian, the Parade Sergeant Major formed the Guardsmen up into four contingents in the prestigious No.1 Uniform, and marched proudly onto the parade square. Performing their drills with pride,honour and precision, the commanders and men of III.XV paid tribute to their Commanding Officer, LTC Fredie Tan, with the march-past and advance-in-review order (14-1-2), to mark the successful conclusion of the unit's active NS cycle. The parade also featured the assumption of command by MAJ Tay Kwang Leong, and the assumption of appointment by 2WO Rama Chandran, as the unit's Commanding Officer and Regimental Sergeant Major respectively in ORNS.

This symbolically commenced III.XV's ORNS cycle and emphasised the importance of their continuous commitment and operational readiness in NS as 738 Guards.

The parade reached an emotional high point with the song 'Au Lang Syne' in the background, and with both Commanding Officers and the Battalion Command Team insalute, as the commanders and men slow marched off Victory Square, Home of The Elite Guards.