How low can your PES
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Physical Employment Status
(PES)
PES
A (L1) = Fit for all combat vocations. (Full
BMT)
PES
B (L1) = Fit for most combat vocations. (Full
BMT)
All PES A and B1 will
be followed by the L-Code (Land Deployability Code) as
follows:
L1 – Fit for all field duties including frontline duty.
Can be deployed in Manoeuvre vocations and be involved in direct
combat.
PES
Bp = Fit for obese Full BMT (applicable
to obese recruits).
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PES
B2 (formerly calledC1) - Fit for some
combat vocations. Required to take IPPT but can be excused up to 2
static stations in IPPT.
PES B2 grading
will be followed by the L-Code (Land Depolyability Code) as
follows:
L1 – Fit for all field duties including frontline duty. Can be
deployed in Manoeuvre vocations and be involved in direct
combat.
L2 – Fit for most field duties. Can be deployed in Manoeuvre
vocations of Brigade HQ level units and above, and/or Combat
Support vocations in frontline units of Battalion and above, and/or
Combat Service Support vocations at all echelons.
L3 – Able to bear firearms and operate in a field environment.
Can be deployed in Combat Support vocations of Brigade HQ and
above, and/or Combat Service Support Vocations at all echelons.
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PES
C = Fit for combat service support vocations.
(Modified BMT)
Further subdivided into:
PES C2 - Do not have to take
IPPTfor NSF/ NSman, except regulars who are required to
take Alternative Aerobic Fitness Test (AAFT).
PES C9 - All servicemen not required to take
IPPT.
PES
Cgrading will be followed by L-Code (Land
Deployability Code) as follows:
L2 – Fit for most field duties. Can be deployed in Manoeuvre
vocations of Brigade HQ level units and above, and/or Combat
Support vocations in frontline units of Battalion and above, and/or
Combat Service Support vocations at all echelons.
L3 – Able to bear firearms and operate in a field environment.
Can be deployed in Combat Support vocations of Brigade HQ and
above, and/or Combat Service Support vocations at all echelons.
L9 – Able to bear firearms and protect themselves, others and
property. Can be deployed in Combat Support vocations in Main
Support Area, and/or Combat Service Support vocations of Brigade HQ
and above.
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PES D = Temporary unfit for
grading and pending further review.
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PES
E = Fit for administrative/ logistics duties
only.
PES E1 - Able to participate in simple observance
parades and LIFE activites.
PES E9 - Unfit for any forms of physical
activities; field duties/exercises.
PES E grading will be followed by the L-Code (Land
Deployment Code) as follows:
L9 – Able to bear firearms and protect themselves,
others and property. Can be deployed in Combat Support vocations in
Main Support Area, and/or Combat Service Support vocations of
Brigade HQ and above.
PES F = Medically unfit for any form of
service.