Hey all i'm currently in BMT phase, mono-intake in 3GDS,
qualifications of O levels. I achieved a Silver for IPPT. Will be
participating in Field Camp in 2 weeks time.
I've recently placed interest in signing on for the WO scheme in
Guards. Just a couple of questions and I hope someone do enlighten
me.
1. So i heard there will be 2 interviews after placing interest.
How long does it usually take for the first interview to come? My
peers who signed on with me are really anxious for the interview
but it hasn't arrived after 3 weeks.
2. And is it true that O level qualifications = usually not
accepted? I certainly hope i'm not shortlisted just because of my
qualification level.
3. There will be a provisional contract to sign if I pass all my
interviews right? Would that be during the BMT phase? And upon
signing, does it mean I'm a regular and will be drawing regular pay
from that instant? And when will the backpay to date of enlistment
be paid?
4. The EIS or the so-called lumpsum payments are not for
qualifications below NITEC. So for the people with O level
qualifications, do they get any form of bounty or something?
5. Any views on ADF? Will it be better than signing on as a
Guardsman? Some may say 'Another Dumb Fucker' or 'Always Die
First', but i just want to know more about the different job scopes
and lifestyles they give.
I'm asking all these because the MINDEF website doesn't totally
answer everything, and my commanders couldn't answer me as well. I
know some will be posting things like 'ah why sign on if not being
an officer' or 'O level get slow promotion and pay is shit'. I am
all prepared to sign on and I'm very aware what i will be doing
upon being a regular. Hope to receive some positive replies,
thanks!
