Source: www.mindef.gov.sg/nsmen
Deferment refers to a postponement of a specific In-Camp
Training (ICT)
NSmen from the same unit are called back for ICT at the same time
as the SAF operates in cohesive units and it is important to
refresh the skills of each NSman and ensure that they operate well
as a team. The absence of an NSman from ICT will affect the
training and operational readiness of the NSman as well as his
unit. For these reasons, MINDEF exercises flexibility in granting
deferment but such cases would have to be carefully weighed against
the impact on operational readiness.
All NSmen will inevitably have work commitments and it should not
be a valid ground for deferment. In general, all NSmen are given
ample advance notice of their NS call-ups. This is to allow
sufficient time for the NSman to inform his employer as well as to
allow the NSman and his employer to make adjustments and
reprioritise his work responsibilities during his period of absence
from office. The advance notice given serves to minimise the
opportunity cost to employers when their employees are called up
for NS training.
Nevertheless, unit commanding officers may grant deferment on a
case-bycase basis, taking into consideration the training
requirements, the NSman's proficiency level, attendance records and
past performances.
Using MyDeferment in NS
Portal
Q: How
do I apply for
deferment?
A:
You need to login to MyDeferment via
the NS Portal www.ns.sg and apply on-line.
As an NSman, you are expected to
submit your own deferment application. Information provided by your
employer or other sources can be attached as supporting documents
to your application. As an NSman, you are expected to submit your
own deferment application. Information provided by your employer or
other sources can be attached as supporting documents to your
application.
Your NS commander may take the following factors into consideration
when deciding on your deferment application:
If you will like to find out more about the training programme for
your upcoming NS training, you can go to MyUnit in the NS Portal.
MyUnit serves as your unit's electronic notice board where
information or updates on your NS training or your unit are
posted.