Refer:
www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/mindef_websites/topics/nsmatters/nsmen/roles_as_nsmen.html
As a NSman, you may be called up for various NS activities, one
of which is the In-Camp Training (ICT). Every ICT aims to
strengthen you in a set of specific skill and there may be slight
variations in the conduct of the ICT in different formations.
What is the nature of ICT Notification?
During the first 6 months after you completed full-time NS, you may
be called up for NS activities not more than 4 hours.
Thereafter, every NS work year, you may be called up to a maximum
of 40 days of Operationally Ready National Service (ORNS).
Or in the case where you are called up for more than 40 days in one
work year, you are required to seek agreement with your employer
for this extended service. Both you and your employer will then
have to sign an undertaking to indicate acceptance of the
arrangement.
The duration of your call-up may be as follows:
How will I be notified of my training?
You are required to update your personal particulars in
eSelf-Update on NS Portal (www.ns.sg). MyCall-Up (MCU)
will broadcast your NS call-up notifications either through SMS or
email to your provided personal details.
Your NS call-up notifications will be broadcasted over 2
consecutive days at 2115 hours. You are required to acknowledge the
call-up on NS Portal (www.ns.sg) or by calling the 6-HINSMEN (6446 7636).
Failing to do so after 10 days, a hard copy SAF100 will be sent to
your official address via registered mail.
Upon receipt of the call-up, you have to inform your employer
either via a printed copy or forwarding the soft copy of the
eSAF100 on NS Portal (www.ns.sg) as official documentation as their
reference.
Sample of the broadcast message:
You will receive advance notification before every ICT so as to
minimise disruption and inconvenience to your work schedules and
also allow your employer ample time to make necessary arrangements,
if needed.
Note that if you do not attend your scheduled NS training without
official leave, you will be tagged as being “Absent Without
Official Leave” (AWOL) from your place of duty. Disciplinary action
will be taken against you.
What happens if I am unable to attend
ICT?
Every NSman’s role is vital for a cohesive training with other
NSmen from your unit and it is therefore important that you refresh
your skills to ensure smooth operation as a team. As such,
your absence from ICT will affect the training and operational
readiness of your unit. While MINDEF exercises flexibility in
granting deferment, every case will be carefully assessed and weigh
against the impact on operational readiness.
Having assessed the genuineness and severity of the case submitted,
considered the training requirements, your proficiency level,
attendance records and past performances, the unit commanding
officer may grant you a deferment.
What is a deferment and how do I apply?
Deferment refers to a postponement of a specific In-Camp Training
(ICT).
You can login to MyDeferment in NS Portal (www.ns.sg) to apply online.
You are responsible for your own deferment application and all
supporting documents and information by your employers or other
sources much be attached together with your application.
What are the considerations for deferment
application?
To find out more about your upcoming NS training programme, you
can visit MyUnit in the NS Portal (www.ns.sg).
How does this work?
The NS Training Cycle is a continuation of your active unit
training cycle. As such, you are expected to still be able
to apply your military skills and knowledge when you return for
your In-Camp Training (ICT).
This is a 10-year NS Unit Training Cycle and each stage will last
for 3 to 4 NS years. The NS Unit Training Cycle is divided into the
following 3 stages:
During each ICT, your Unit Commander will stipulate a set of
performance standards to be achieved. You are encouraged therefore,
to train yourself up physically and be mentally prepared for the
tough training.
Note that if you fail to meet the required performance standards,
you will be subjected to corrective training. That is, your Unit
Commander may decide to serve you additional NS call-up for Make-Up
Training (MUT).
What are the Training Institutes?
For a more holistic and effective training management for the
various arms, the NSmen’s training are now managed by the
respective Training Institutes (TIs). You will then report back to
your respective TI for your NS training during your ICT:
What happens after I completed my NS Training
Cycle?
Once you have completed your NS training Cycle, you will be posted
to the MINDEF Reserve (MR) List and be presented with a Certificate
of Appreciation. You may also be given a watch upon the completion
of your 10 years of ORNS or your ORNS training cycle, whichever is
earlier.
While in MR, you may still be activated during operational
exigencies. As an Officer, you remain liable for NS up to age 50
and 40, if you are an Army Warrant Officers and Specialist (WOSE).
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.
How can I be in contact?
You are encouraged to remain your contact with your NS Unit and
buddies so that they can be your source of help should you require
any queries pertaining to your ORNS matters.
Alternatively, you may refer to the followings: