National Service Training System (NSTS)
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:
Stage 1: Strengthening Stage
This stage focuses on individual and team
proficiencies with the aim to maintain Ops Readiness. It is also
termed as the ‘IHL years’ as many will be pursuing IHL
studies.
Stage 2: Sharpening Stage
This stage focuses on unit proficiency
culminating at each Unit’s ATEC evaluation, in which the entire
unit will be evaluated on its war fighting capabilities.
Stage 3: Sustain Stage
In this final stage, it is to continually focus
on Ops Readiness and integrated training. The milestone event will
be to phase the NS Unit to Army Operational Reserves and the NSmen
to MINDEF Reserves (MR). This is usually commemorated during a MR
Parade/Ceremony in the presence of the NSmen’s families and
employers.
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:
Armour Training Institute (ATI)
Army Logistics Training Institute (ALTI)
Artillery Institute (AI)
Commando Training Institute (CTI)
Engineer Training Institute (ETI)
Infantry Training Institute (ITI)
Signal Institute (SI)
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:
Through your Unit’s Chain of Command - rifleman
contacts Section Commander/Platoon Sergeant > Section
Commander/Platoon Sergeant contacts Platoon Commander > Platoon
Commander contacts OC, OC contacts CO.
Login to NS Portal (www.ns.sg) to access to your
NS Unit’s webpage under MyUnit.
Call 1800-3676767 (eNSNSNS) should you require
further assistance to locate MyUnit or your NS Commanders.
In-Camp Training (ICT)
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:
Low Key (LK) Training and Make-Up Training
(MUT)
These refer to trainings that are between 2 to 6
days and you will be notified 3 months in advance.
High Key (HK) Training
These trainings are usually 7 days and longer
and you will be notified 6 months in advance.
Call-Up Activities
These activities may last 1 day or less and you
will be notified 2 months in advance.
What are the types of Call-Up?
In-Camp Training
(ICT)
Flexi-ICT/Multiple ICT
(for Air Force NSmen or doctors)
Upgrading Courses
Mobilisation
Medical Reviews
Seminar/Workplan
briefing
Make-Up Training
(MUT)
Re-Training
Individual Physical
Proficiency Test (IPPT)
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?
New employment or newly established
business
Marriage and Honeymoon
Compassionate grounds (e.g. wife’s delivery,
serious illness or death in the family)
To find out more about your upcoming NS training programme, you can
visit MyUnit in the NS Portal (www.ns.sg).
Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT)
As frontline soldiers, it is essential that you maintain physical
fitness and undergo regular training.
The Enhanced NS IPPT system was implemented on 1 Apr 2011. It
incorporates principles of fitness training science to enable NSmen
to train more effectively, while offering flexibility in planning
their fitness training to stay fit. Individual Physical Proficiency
Test (IPPT) is a standard physical fitness test to gauge the basic
physical fitness of an individual. The IPPT is a standard physical
fitness test designed to test the basic components of physical
fitness and motor skills of an individual soldier. In this service
package, NSmen can find out about policies governing IPPT and book
their IPPT dates.
In the IPPT Gazette under the Enlistment Act dated 26 May 06, if an
NSman fails to pass, or fails to take, the IPPT within any IPPT
year, he will have to attend and complete a remedial training
programme at any SAF FCC.
IPPT can be divided into the followings:
ICT IPPT
This is a requirement for all NSmen
participation as part of the ICT programme, unless exempted due to
medical reasons.
Non-ICT IPPT
This is conducted at various IPPT test centres
and the NSman can make as many attempts at the Fitness Conditioning
Centres (FCCs). Note that only the first 3 IPPT attempts will be
considered towards the NSman’s NS liability and be paid service and
make-up pay, if applicable.
SAF Health Screening Programme
With effect from 30 May 2011, “IPPT-FFI” was incorporated into the
revised SAF Health Screening Programme, which is the compulsory
medical examination for all IPPT-eligible NSmen 35 years of age and
above. There is no need to do a separate "IPPT-FFI" if you have
already completed the SAF Health Screening Programme for that
year.The SAF Health Screening Programme review should be initiated
by your NS unit administrator once your IPPT window, i.e. your
birthday window is open.
If you are IPPT-eligible, 35 years of age and above, you are
required to complete the SAF Health Screening Programme every year
before your IPPT attempt. The aim of this medical screening is to
detect any medical conditions which may make you unsuitable for the
IPPT.Note that if you have not completed your SAF Health Screening
Programme requirements for the year, you will not be allowed to
take your IPPT. You will be issued with a certificate once you have
completed your SAF Health Screening Programme requirements. The
certificate is valid for 30 days until your next birthday; i.e. if
you are 35 years old, this certificate will be valid until (and
including) the 30th day after your 36th birthday.
Applicability
The annual IPPT is applicable to all PES A, B/B1, B2/C1 NSmen and
DXO with NS liability, till age 45 and 40 years old for Officers
and WOSPEC respectively. The NSman's IPPT annual requirement
commences on his birthday immediately after his NSF Operational
Ready Date (ORD) and ends when he is posted to MINDEF Reserves
(MR), or medically downgraded to PES C2 and below.
What is the IPPT Window?
The NSman's IPPT window is based on his birthday. The IPPT window
commences on his birthday and ends on the day before his next
birthday, both days inclusive. NSman who has just ORDed can take
his IPPT immediately. The results will be counted towards his IPPT
requirements for the first NS year. The IPPT window is divided into
two parts as follows:
The first 9 months.
Commences on the NSman's birthday and ends on
the day before the 10th month of his birthday window. NSman must
attempt at least 1 IPPT within this period.
The last 3 months. Commences on the first day of
the 10th month of NSman birthday window and ends on the day before
his next birthday. RT must be completed within this period, and
will be applied for the following cases:
20 sessions of RT for
IPPT failures and defaulters, and IPT defaulters who did not
complete the 10-session IPT program.
8 sessions of RT for
those who completed the 10-session IPT/E1 PEP program but did not
meet the PPT.
Test Frequency
NSmen must attempt at least ONE IPPT within their first 9 months of
the IPPT window. They can make as many attempts as they want within
their first 9 months of the IPPT window. Regardless of the number
of attempts made at the FCC, only the first 3 attempts by the NSman
will be considered towards his NS liability and will be paid
service and make-up pay, if applicable. Notwithstanding this, the
SAF will continue to bear the responsibility for service injuries
sustained by the NSmen whilst attempting the IPPT beyond the third
attempt. NSmen will not be allowed to make any more attempts within
their annual IPPT window at the FCC after attaining the GOLD
standard, regardless of the number of attempts.
IPPT Requirement
All eligible NSmen must attempt their IPPT once within the first 9
months of their IPPT window. They may attempt IPPT during their ICT
or at any FCC and may make as many attempts as they want to improve
their IPPT results, except for NSmen who have attained the IPPT
Gold standards for the IPPT year. The best result achieved will be
taken as the record for that IPPT year.
What are the IPPT exemptions?
You are exempted from your annual IPPT if you fit into the
following conditions:
All IPPT-liable NSmen will only be exempted on the following
conditions.
Permanently downgraded to PES C2 and
below.
Have continuous medical exemption (from IPPT)
for a period of 4 months or more during the first 9 months of the
IPPT Birthday Window.
Have accumulated medical exemption (from IPPT)
for a period of 7 months or more during the first 9 months of the
IPPT Birthday Window.
NSmen who are disrupted from ORNS duties.
*The onus is on the NSmen to inform their NS units and present
their medical documentation as evidence, when called back to answer
to the IPPT related charges. Alternatively, they can request for a
medical review by a SAF Medical Officer though his NS unit.
The annual IPPT is designed to test your basic components of
physical fitness and motor skills. You will be tested on the
followings:
Test Items Fitness Component(s)
Sit-Up
Abdominal muscular strength and endurance
Standing Broad Jump
Lower limbs extensor muscular power
Chin-Up
Upper limbs muscular strength and endurance
4 x 10m Shuttle Run
General speed, agility and co-ordination
2.4km Run
Cardio-respiratory endurance and lower limbs muscular
endurance
*Note that if you are entering Category Z1 for the 1st time on or
after 01 April 2003, you will attempt the 3-Station IPPT, which
comprises of: Chin-Up, Sit-Up and 2.4km Run.
#If you are already in Category Z1 before 01 April 2003, you will
continue to be tested ONLY in the 2.4km Run.
What is the IPPT Scoring System?
The IPPT Standards and Scoring System is based on your age and
vocation:
IPPT Standards For NSmen
The IPPT Pass Standards and Scoring System are based on the NSmen
Age, Vocation and ORD.
i. The IPPT age category is based on your
birthday and you will remain in the same age category for the
duration of your IPPT window. The IPPT age categories use a 5-year
median as follows:
1.
Category X
24 years old and below
2.
Category Y
25 years old to 29 years old
3.
Category Y1
30 years old to 34 years old
4.
Category Z
35 years old to 39 years old
5.
Category Z1
40 years old to 44 years old
6.
Category Z2/V
45 years old to 49 years old
ii. There are 4 IPPT vocation groupings:
Commandos/ Naval Divers
Guardsmen
Combat
Service
IPPT performance is based on a Scoring System, which award grades
and points to the raw scores of each test station. You are required
to obtain a minimum grade/point for each test station and
accumulate a minimum total point for the complete test.
There are 2 sets of IPPT Standards:
One for NSmen who ORD before 1 Apr 94.
One for those who ORD on or after 1 Apr
94.
What if I fail one test station?
NSmen who achieve the required total number of points, but fail
only one static station are considered Partial Failures. They will
be allowed to make multiple attempts to pass the particular static
station within 3 months of their IPPT window after the original
test date. Should they fail to pass the particular static station
within 3 months duration, they will have to retake the complete
IPPT. NSmen attempting single-station retest will not be eligible
for monetary awards unless they retake the complete test in one
sitting.
What if I sustain an injury due to Service?
MINDEF will continue to bear the responsibility if you sustain an
injury whilst attempting your non-ICT IPPT beyond your 3rd attempt.
Be sure to pre-book your training programme and register before
each training session starts. This is to ensure that your training
records can be verified when filing for compensation claims.
Where can I take my IPPT?
Non-ICT IPPT Centres
Non-ICT IPPT is conducted at the following Fitness and Conditioning
Centres (FCC) and SAFRA Gyms:
Khatib Fitness and Conditioning Centre
Maju Fitness and Conditioning Centre
Bedok Fitness and Conditioning Centre
Kranji Fitness and Conditioning Centre
SAFRA Tampines
SAFRA Jurong
Khatib, Maju, Bedok and Kranji FCC conduct 5 sessions per week. The
scheduled test sessions and respective registration times are
tabulated below:
DAY
TIME
REPORTING TIME
Tuesday – Thursday
1700 hrs - 2100 hrs
1645 hrs
Saturday
0730 - 1100 hrs
1600 - 2000 hrs 0715 hrs
1545 hrs
The centres operate from Mondays to Thursdays and Saturdays
(excluding public holidays). On the day of your IPPT, you are
required to report in PT kit (short sleeved T-Shirt, shorts and
jogging shoes) and arrived at the stated registration time with
your Identity Card or SAF11B.
(A) SAFRA Gymnasium
As part of MINDEF’s continuous effort to provide you with greater
accessibility, you can also take your IPPT at either Jurong
or Tampines SAFRA EnergyOne Gyms.
This option of IPPT in SAFRA gyms will only issue a “pass only”
standard as it aims to complement the outdoor IPPT. Those who
aspire to achieve monetary awards should continue to take their
IPPT at FCCs or during their ICT.
The test protocol for the static stations remains unchanged at the
SAFRA gyms. The 2.4km Run is conducted on the treadmill, which has
been calibrated to negate any advantage from running on the
treadmill. Note that this scheme is not applicable for Commandos
and Divers.
The test in SAFRA gyms is available everyday except Mondays,
Fridays and public holidays and will be alternated between the 2
clubs. If you are a SAFRA member, the usage of gym equipment and
facilities will be free. Otherwise, for non-SAFRA members, you will
pay a nominal fee.
IPPT in SAFRA Gymnasiums Scheduled Test Session
Test Sessions
Location
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
SAFRA Tampines
-
-
1700 hrs to 2100hrs
-
-
1000 hrs to 1700hrs
SAFRA Jurong
-
1700 hrs to 2100hrs
-
1700 hrs to 2100hrs
-
1000 hrs to 1700hrs
-
What are my IPPT incentives?
A 3-tier monetary incentive awards system was previously
implemented to motivate and encourage you to achieve beyond the
PASS standard for better results.
If you are a Category X to Z and Z1 to Z2/V NSman and you attempt
the full IPPT of 5 test stations and the 3-station IPPT
respectively in one sitting, and attain the required standards, you
are eligible for the IPPT incentive.You are allowed unlimited
attempts to qualify for the award within the same IPPT window.
NSmen will be paid the incremental difference when they improve on
their current standard. To illustrate, an NSman who was paid $100
after achieving the Incentive award, will be paid the difference of
$100 if he is able to achieve a Silver Award in his next
test.
Award
Monetary Incentive
IPPT Badge
Gold
$400
Gold IPPT Badge
Silver
$200
Silver IPPT Badge
Incentive
$100
No Badge
Since all IPPT, RT and IPT are regarded as SAF training activities,
you will also be entitled to Service and Make-Up Pay. Payments
include:
First 3 sessions of non-ICT IPPT taken during
the IPPT year, if applicable.
Each RT session attended, where half-day service
pay only.
IPPT taken on the 1st and 10th session of
IPT.
How do I book for my IPPT?
Booking of IPPT is on a first-come-first-served basis as there are
limited capacities for each session. It can be easy, fast and
conveniently booked:
Online at NS Portal (www.ns.sg)
By phone at: 1800-eNSNSNS (1800-3676767)
Through downloading the MyIPPT app at the App
Store
You can also cancel or amend your bookings using the above three
communication methods.
Individual Physical Proficiency Test Preparatory Training
(IPT)
The enhanced IPT is developed to facilitate progressive training by
introducing intermediate performance targets. The program build-up
is customised to the fitness level of the NSmen, and provides more
flexibility for them to schedule their training days.
Design
The enhanced IPT is a voluntary 10-session program with Personal
Performance Target (PPT) in the first 9 months of NSmen IPPT
birthday window. IPPT will be conducted during the 1st and 10th
session of the IPT to determine and measure the standard and
performance of the NSmen before and after the IPT program. The
annual IPPT requirement will be fulfilled upon successful
attainment of the required PPT during non-ICT/ICT IPPT sessions.
NSmen whose BMI is 27 and above will, by default, be enrolled into
the weight loss IPT program. The PPT will be raised automatically
on a yearly basis to motivate NSmen to seek continuous fitness
improvement. See Figure 1 for the enhanced IPT program.
Figure 1 : Summary of Enhanced IPT Program
Training Schedule
There is no fixed IPT schedule. NSmen are free to book the days for
their training sessions as reflected at the NS Portal Booking
System. However, for safety reasons, they must have a break of 1
day in-between training session. The IPT timings are as
follows:
IPT Sessions
Time
Weekdays (everyday except Fri)
1900-2200
Weekend (Sat )
1630-1930
Determination of PPT
The PPT standard for the NSmen in a typical birthday window will be
derived from the first IPPT test result conducted during the 1st
session of the IPT. Test results from the 1st session will be
compared with the previous year, and the results with the higher
IPPT standard will be used. For NSmen who just transited to ORNS,
the 1st session IPPT result in IPT will be used instead. The entry
level of the lowest performing IPPT station will be used as the
starting point to derive the target PPT standard for all stations.
NSmen must achieve the next higher level by the 10th session (IPT
IPPT) in order to be considered as having met their PPTs. See Table
1 below for illustration of PPT starting points.
Station
Entry Level
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5 onwards
PPT Target Level to achieve at end of IPT
SU
4
Must achieve at least Level 1 for all stations
Must achieve at least Level 2 for all stations
Must achieve at least Level 3 for all stations
Must achieve at least Level 4 for all stations
Must achieve IPPT 'Pass' standard.
SBJ
3
CU
0
SR
2
2.4 Km
1
Table 1 : Determining PPT – Eg. Weakest IPPT station (Chin-up) at
Level 0
Discharge from IPT
As participation in IPT is voluntary, NSmen can choose to attempt a
non-ICT IPPT before the 10th session or anytime within the first 9
months of the IPPT birthday window. However, separate IPPT booking
is required. The NSmen will be discharged from the IPT program if
(1) obtain a pass in IPPT or (2) achieve the required PPT for that
year. Any absentees from any IPT session will not be disciplinary
dealt with.
Incentives
NSmen who passed their IPPT or able to met the PPT during IPT IPPT
will be released immediately from the IPT and their result would be
recorded as their annual requirement for the current IPPT window.
They will also be eligible for IPPT Monetary Awards if they
achieved the corresponding standards.
Exemption from RT upon Completing IPT
To qualify for this exemption, NSmen must achieve the required PPT
during any non-ICT/ICT IPPT. If they failed to meet their PPT, they
will attend 8 sessions of RT (for those that completed the
10-session IPT) or 20 sessions of RT (for those that did not
complete the 10-session IPT).
Medical Review of NSmen
Specific medical certification of fitness for each IPT session is
not necessary. However, NSmen who are 35 years old and above must
be certified fit. NSmen who do not have valid certification of
fitness for IPPT will not be allowed to proceed with the IPT
sessions. NSmen certified unfit or temporarily unfit for IPPT will
also be deemed unfit for IPT for the same duration.
How do I book for IPT?
You can book your IPT through NS Portal (www.ns.sg), during which
you can also book your preferred IPT schedule and location of IPT
and IPPT 1st (Categorisation Test) and 10th session together. Note
that for safety reasons, you must allow at least a 1-day break in
between your training sessions.
What is IPPT at 10th session for?
The IPPT test on the first IPT session is the categorisation
test. NSmen are assessed on their Personal Performance Target (PPT)
during this test in relation to their past year’s IPPT result, if
any. The test on the 10th session evaluates the level of fitness
achieved by the NSmen during the IPT program. NSmen who did not
manage to clear their PPTs must do an additional 8 sessions of
Remedial Training (RT) to prepare them for their next IPPT
cycle.
NS Liability and Pay
Participation in IPT is strictly voluntary, thus NSmen will not be
given service pay or make-up pay, and the attendance will not be
counted towards the annual 40 days NS callup. The sessions are
recognized for call-up/payment if they contribute towards the first
3 IPPT attempts. SAF will not bear the responsibility for any
injuries sustained by the NSmen arising from the training. However,
all IPT sessions attended will be recorded in the NSman Training
History as a voluntary training activity so that the Nsman's
participation in IPT is duly acknowledged.
SAFRA EnergyOne Physical Enhancement Programme (SAFRA E1 PEP)
SAFRA E1 Physical Enhancement Program is designed like the IPT
program and all the policies governing IPT is applicable to E1 PEP.
All E1 PEP sessions are conducted at SAFRA Gyms by SAFRA Gym
trainers except for the IPPT which is conducted on the first and
last sessions at the FCCs. Participants, however, need to subscribe
to the training at a nominal fee ($180 for SAFRA Gym members, $200
for SAFRA members and $250 for the public).
Remedial Training (RT)
The enhanced NS IPPT system requires NSmen to pass their IPPT by
the first 9 months of their birthday window so that early
assistance in the form of RT can be provided. This allows the NSmen
to maintain and sustain their level of fitness.
Design
RT training will be conducted for NSmen who (1) failed or defaulted
their IPPT during the first 9 months of their birthday window and
(2) for those who failed to meet the required PPT. RT must be
completed during the last 3 months of their IPPT birthday window.
See Figure 1 for illustration. There are two types of RT programs
as shown.
8 sessions of RT for those who completed the
10-session IPT/E1 PEP program but did not meet the PPT.
20 sessions of RT for IPPT failures and
defaulters, and IPT defaulters who did not complete the 10-session
IPT/E1 PEP program.
Figure 1: Overview of RT Program
Applicability
All PES A, B/B1 and B2/C1 NSmen (below the age of 45 years for
Officers and 40 years for WOSE) will be required to undergo RT
during the last 3 months of their IPPT Birthday Window if they
default/fail their IPPT or did not meet the PPT (for those who
attended IPT).
When will I be exempted from RT?
You will be exempted from RT under the following
circumstances:
Permanently downgraded to PES C2 and
below;
On ROVERS/VOLUNTEERS scheme;c.
Have 4 months continuous or 7 months cumulative medical
exemption within the first 9 months of the IPPT birthday
window. Have achieved the annual IPPT requirement or IPT/E1
PEP PPT during the first 9 months of the IPPT birthday
window.
When will I be released from RT?
You will be released from RT under the following conditions:
Pass ICT-IPPT, any of the IPPT conducted during
the RT program, or non-ICT IPPT.
Complete the full duration of the RT
program.
Meet PPT for those who are attending the 8
sessions RT after completing the IPT/E1 PEP.
Attendance during RT
RT is an NS call-up activity and attendance for every RT session is
compulsory. NSmen who are not able to complete their RT obligations
in the last 3 months will be deemed as “RT defaulters” and will be
called up by their NS Unit/CDMB for investigation, and those
without valid reasons will be disciplinary dealt with.
RT Training Schedule
There is no fixed RT schedule. NSmen are free to book the days for
their training sessions as reflected at the NS Portal Booking
System. The RT timings are as follows:
IPT Sessions
Time
Weekdays (everyday except Fri)
1800 to 2200
Weekend (Sat)
1600 to 2000
Weekend (Sun) 0800 to 1200
1600 to 2000
NS Days
Each RT session will be computed as a ½ day service and will count
towards the NSman's annual NS of 40 days. Attendance of ICT has
priority over RT and only the balance of the call-up days will be
used for RT call-ups.
Pay
NSmen will be paid ½ day service pay for each RT session attended.
The respective FCC will submit the attendance list via IRIS, within
4 working days of the session, to NS Pay to process the payment. NS
Pay will then effect the payment on a weekly basis.
Medical Review of NSmen
Specific medical certification of fitness for each RT session is
not necessary. However, NSmen who are 35 years old and above must
be certified fit. NSmen who do not have valid certification of
fitness for IPPT will not be allowed to proceed with the RT
sessions. NSmen certified unfit or temporarily unfit for IPPT will
also be deemed unfit for RT for the same duration.
RT Sessions spreading across 2 birthday windows
In special circumstances where the NSmen’s RT schedule crosses IPPT
windows (i.e. the NSmen's birthday fall in the middle of the RT),
re-certification of fitness for IPPT for the new IPPT window is
required if the NSmen turns age 35 or above in the new
window.
What are the disciplinary actions?
For our common understanding, the meanings of the names are defined
as follows:
i. IPPT Defaulters
These are NSmen who have failed to make any attempt in IPPT
throughout the 9 mth IPPT window and did not qualify for any
exemptions.
ii. RT Defaulters
These are NSmen who have failed to complete 20 sessions of RT
within the last 3 months of their birthday window.
Disciplinary actions will be taken against the defaulters.
(A) Graduated Scale of Punishment
The appropriate punishment on a graduated scale will be meted out
by the Disciplinary Officers (DOs) depending on the NSman’s
mitigating pleas, attitude, service records, previous convictions
and performance for past IPPTs/RTs.
For recalcitrant defaulters, it may mean heftier fines, custodial
sentences or court martial. In the event if the NSman is
unable to pay the fine, the DO may order detention in default of
payment within reasonable time based on prevailing guidelines. The
detention may take effect on any date and shall be terminated on
payment of fine.
(B) Central Defaulters Management Branch
(CDMB)
CDMB was set up as a tri-service shared services structure within
the NSmen Services Centre (NSSC) to manage all IPPT/RT defaulter
offenders on behalf of their parent NS units. The NS Commanders
maintain the prerogative to summary trial the NSmen if they wish to
do so. Under such circumstances, CDMB will provide the use of its
premises and facilities to conduct the Summary Trial.
MINDEF Notification Centre (MNC)
In order to maintain operational readiness, it is necessary for
MINDEF to regulate NSmen’s overseas travel. As such, it is
important that you keep MINDEF informed of your whereabouts by
being contactable while you are travel overseas to facilitate
recall in times of emergency.
If you are travelling on overseas trips of more than 24 hours and
less than 6 months, you need to notify MINDEF via the MNC.
MNC was set up in November 1992 to bring forth more convenience and
accessibility for NSmen to notify MINDEF when they are travelling
on overseas trips.
MNC operates 24 hours and 7 days a week, including public holidays.
You are able to make your notifications to MNC through the
followings:
Online: www.ns.sg
NS Call Centre: 1800-eNSNSNS (1800-3676767)
SMS: eNSNS (36767)
Fax: 6853 7894
You are required to inform MINDEF of the country that you are
travelling to, a valid contact number, at which you can be
contacted or where information of your overseas whereabouts can be
obtained when you are overseas.
Upon completion and successful notification, you will be issued a
4-digit Acknowledgement Code, which you are to keep for any future
verification. In the event that you have forgotten your
Acknowledgement Code, you can call the NS Call Centre to
retrieve.
Note that your overseas trips notification does not automatically
excused you from any NS activities like IPPT, mobilisation and any
other NS call-ups. If you are scheduled for NS training, i.e. ICT
and other courses, you are required to submit your deferment
request through MyDeferment at NS Portal (www.ns.sg).
What if I fail to notify MINDEF?
It is considered an offence if you fail to notify MNC of your
overseas trips of more than 24 hours and less than 6 months.
If you are a first time offender, a Reminder Letter will be sent to
you. However, if you continually do not notify MINDEF, you may be
served composition fines or charged in court. If you are found
liable and prosecuted in court, you will be fined up to a maximum
of up to $2,000 if convicted and your full passport facilities will
also be withdrawn. This also means that you will have to apply for
an Exit Permit every time when you go overseas.
Do I still need to inform MNC if I have completed ORNS?
If you have completed your Operationally-Ready National Service
(ORNS) training cycle and have been phased into the MINDEF Reserve
(MR), you are exempted from MNC requirements. But, you are still
required to apply for an Exit Permit for overseas trips of 6 months
or more.
Exit Permit (EP)
If you are travelling overseas for 6 months or more you are
required to apply for Exit Permit. If you have a valid EP when you
travel overseas, you need not make further notification to MINDEF
Notification Centre (MNC).
Applications of EP can be made through the NS Portal at www.ns.sg
and you must declare the followings:
Reason and duration of your overseas trip;
and
You are NOT scheduled for NS training within 6
months from the date of your application.
Once your application is confirmed, you will be issued with an
e-EP. You must provide documentary proof, e.g. letter from your
employer to substantiate your declaration when required. Otherwise,
you may deemed as providing false declaration and be liable for
prosecution.
If your NS training schedule clash with your overseas trip, you
will need to apply for deferment of your training in MyDeferment at
NS Portal (www.ns.sg) before applying for EP. You will be disrupted
from ORNS if the duration of your overseas trip is 1 year or
longer. If you wish to extend your overseas stay and your EP
expires, you are required to apply for an extension.
Upon your permanent return to Singapore, you are not required to
surrender your EPs if you have been issued with EPs previously.
MINDEF will use the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA)
Exit Entry Control Upgrade System (EECUS) to track your return and
schedule you accordingly for ORNS activities.
When will I be exempted from EP requirements?
You will be exempted from the EP requirements if you belong to the
following categories:
Personnel who are exempted from National Service
liabilities and have been issued with a Notice of Exemption [NOE
(NS)];
Personnel who are exempted from applying Exit
Permit (EP) and are issued with a Notice of Exemption from Exit
Permit [NOE (EP)].
What happens if my EP expires?
It is an offence to remain overseas without a valid EP under the
Enlistment Act.
If you are a first time offender, you may be served with
composition fines. However, if you are a recalcitrant offender, you
will be charged in court and on conviction, you are liable to a
fine of up to $10,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3
years or to both.
For more enquiries on our exit control measures, please contact our
24 hours NS Call Centre at: 1800-367 6767.
Disruption & Exemption
What is Disruption from National Service?
Disruption from National Service training refers to the
postponement of NS for a period of one year or longer. If you are
going overseas for employment or studies for period of one year or
longer, you will need to apply for disruption from NS.
If you are going overseas of 1 year or more, your application for
disruption must be accompanied by a valid EP, which can be applied
in NS Portal (www.ns.sg). Upon approval of your EP, the disruption
will be automatically processed.
If you need to apply for a local disruption due to a circumstantial
need, you will need to provide proper documentary proof directly
to:
Human Resource Services Centre (HRSC)
3 Depot Road #03-03
Singapore 109681
Tel: 6373 1048/ 6373 3076
Fax: 6373 1299
Note that if you are pursuing a full-time tertiary education, you
are not disrupted from NS. You can still be called up for NS
activities such as ICT, IPPT and mobilisation manning.
In fact, to facilitate your tertiary education, MINDEF has an
existing arrangement with the 3 local universities, i.e. NUS, NTU
and SMU) for undergraduates, who are also NSmen, in the first 3
years of your studies. If you are a NSman and are studying in any
of these universities, you may be called up for ICT only during
specific parts of the university vacations. You can be assured that
there will be no academic programmes scheduled by the universities
during your ICT period as well.
How can I be exempted from NS?
To be granted exemption from NS means that you are relieved of all
your NS liabilities. It can be in the following conditions:
When the SAF Medical Board has certified you to
be medically and permanently unfit (PES F) for military
service;
When you renounce your citizenship.
Discipline
As frontline soldiers of our nation, you represent the best of our
military. Your conduct during and out of military training is
important in shaping the image of our best men. As such, you are
required to observe certain guidelines:
Use of SAF Equipment and Uniform
Your equipment and uniform issued to you after
your Operationally Ready Date (ORD) can only be used when
performing your military duties or for the purposes authorised by
SAF. This extends to SAF decorations, medals and emblems.
Unauthorised Communication
As a NSman and a member of the SAF, you are not
to discuss or pass any military information/secrets to any
unauthorised person. For queries or suggestions on issues
pertaining to SAF-related matters, you can contact the NS Call
Centre at: 1800-367 6767 (1800-eNSNSNS).
Payment of Fines
For any loss of or damage to SAF
stores/equipment, etc, you may pay your fines online in NS Portal
(www.ns.sg) with e-NETS, Debit or Credit cards. Upon payment, an
official receipt will be generated online.