Exempt NS, BUT Want to Serve: Call NS Hotline @1800-3676767?

tony835 SG

Hi.

In 2008, I went for medical review and was graded PES B at CMPB.

Originally to be enlisted into BMTC School 1 for combat BMT.
However, when I was about to take my A levels, I was diagnosed schizophrenia by a hospital specialist and psychiatrist, and was downgraded to PES E9L9 and enlisted to SCDF in August 2009 as a clerk. During NS, I studied A Level as a private candidate. As I cannot handle the stress from both studies and NS daily role as a clerk, I started to experience symptoms of schizophrenia and sent to be warded at IMH ward for observation for two months. Upon my discharge from IMH, I continued as clerk in the fire station. However after few months, another relapse made me on MC for about a year. The officer-in-charge of me called my parents informing them that I am discharged/ exempted from NS.

At that time, I was recovering and left with 4 months more to ORD. I then went to the office to sign some forms without collecting any official letter of declaring my discharge. I remember that it was somewhere in 2011. Since then, I was jobless and resting at home. I decided to retake my A level again, gotten average grades just enough for local university. I will be entering university this year 2013, but I wish to resume NS due to the NS Certificate of Service.

Early this month, I just requested for the resumption of NS to the Assistant Director of CMPB, a Major rank officer. After some emails exchanges, she noted that the MO replied that that my case file cannot be reopened/ case closed.

My psychiatrist in IMH told me that my condition is stable due to medication control and I have not had any relapse for a long time. He is able to prove that I will be fit currently by writting a report to the CMPB medical officer.

Since I am able to take the stress from studies, move on with life and not having any relapse, why can't they review again by at least read my medical report?

Right now, I re-appealed to CMPB and hope CMPB can allow me to serve to completion towards my remaining NS days balance to about 4 months to ORD for the Certificate of Service.

Can go to the Meet-the-People session or look for Defence Minister?

Should I call up the NS hotline at 1800-3676767 to request CMPB to issue me a Certificate of Service?

Can a Certificate of Service be issued since I did served my NS, though was medically discharged officially from NS just 4 months prior to ORD?

Samaritans of Singapore (SOS): 1800-2214444

Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-2837019

Sage Counselling Centre: 1800-5555555

Care Corner Mandarin Counselling: 1800-3535800

Lokey SG

You just wan that blue paper "Certificate of Service". You should call up CMPB and asked them to reissue. Regardless, of the length of service, they will write the "reason for release" on it. But that is not going to look pretty.

That cert is not very useful, because private companies don't ask for it. They dont give extra pay for guys anyway unlike public service. And for public services ... you should know lah.

That cert is not very important, because when you finished your degree that will be an event that is 4 year ago. However, your mental illness will be the major obstacle for your employment in the future.

If you die die wan to serve, your case is very special. You might seek help from MP or defence minister as this is beyond regular adminstration. Not forgeting, you are now a PURE civilian.

eac SG

To be covered under any employer's employment group insurance, a typical job application form will have a 'Declaration' section at the end of the form just before your signature, which usually read,

"Have you been or are you suffering from any medical condition/ disease/ illness/ major medical condition/ mental disorder or physical impairment?"

"Yes/ No"

"If your answer to any of the above is yes, please give details in the space provided."

I declare that all information given herein are true and correct. I understand that a misrepresentation or omission of facts will be sufficient cause for cancellation of consideration for employment or dismissal from the Company’s service if I have been employed.

(Signature)
(Date)

merkava4 SG

Already replied you before.... its very dangerous for you to serve.

Schizophrenia is not joking matter....even if u have recovered well. In army, live weapons/heavy machines at stake. They cannot afford to risk other people for your selfish wants.

Please be considerate for others. Don't be selfish.

Find MP no use....army don't need to listen to MP.

Jaydom SG

Samaritans of Singapore (SOS): 1800-2214444

Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-2837019

Sage Counselling Centre: 1800-5555555

Care Corner Mandarin Counselling: 1800-3535800