BMT: Training Injury Report: Compensation - Service Injury

Made4forum SG

Hello guys i had a femoral shaft fracture in tekong (bmt-ptp) and had an operation two weeks ago to insert the metal piece. My MC last till next Saturday.

Can someone tell me what will happen to me after i book in?

how will i be serving the rest of my NS? admin support assistant (clerk)?

Will i be recoursing ptp after i recovered, after posted to a permanent unit?

And, how long do you think such a fracture take to recover? months?
drink more milk to replenish calcium intake?

Thanks for replies

eac SG

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Made4forum SG

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NS is only 2 years of your life, some injuries is for a life time.

TERMINATOR4000 SG

to made4forum,

ya wont be running anymore in singapore.u will be released or become a clerk.for more information see your medical officer n ask him.your case is very serious with operation n broken bones.most broken bones end up as a clerk.remember to see your medical officer for paperwork which is important in army.

when u book into camp....see yer medical officer before the saturday runs out.....the army medical officer will always give u a continuation or extension of the MC on the spot until u meet up witth the civilian bone specialist.but with the bone operation it would take u like many months before u can even walk properly again.

next u take your precious mc and show it to your platoon commander and he will want a photocopy of it for admin purpose.your PC will then decide to ask his CO whats the next posting for you.

high chances u wont even be allowed to walk or run anymore in any army camp.medical officer will get in trouble if he dpnt give u MC extension.medical officer will send u to a specialist and the bone specialist will say your ns future will be as good as a holiday camp.

Made4forum SG

Thanks for the detailed reply. I was pretty worried as fellow recruits had to remain in camp despite being on wheelchairs during my 2 weeks confinement.

TERMINATOR4000 SG

dun werry,

most cases,,,,the mo will arrange for u to meet up with civilian bone specialist with appointment letter issued by him.

then there would be an evaluation ....x-rays.....etc etc,,,,,,if your mo is friendly he will tell u whats your future in ns......

most cases they wont want to "babysit" anyone....how u goto toilet in wheelchair???the encik carrying u and stuff with u being in wheelchair???most logically they would send u back home so yer mom could look after u or something.

its up to chief trainer,CO and medical officer from rsults obtained from civilian bone specialist...........but so far i have never seen anyone in wheelchair being in any army camp.

remeber if u are in a wheelchair.....put sunshades and drink lemonade from a glass with a lil tiny umbrella.everyone at camp would make noise...

and then volunteer to go up botak hill still ina wheelchair but insist someone carry u up hill instead.....they would throw u out of tekong and ask u stay at home.staying in camp in yer condition is rather odd.u should be recovering in some army hospital for months after the operation.....but if u think army food is da best and free,,,then by all means eat and recover....if they have free internet then.........

Lokey SG

Hello guys i had a femoral shaft fracture in tekong (bmt-ptp) and had an operation two weeks ago to insert the metal piece. My MC last till next Saturday.

Can someone tell me what will happen to me after i book in?

how will i be serving the rest of my NS? admin support assistant (clerk)?

Will i be recoursing ptp after i recovered, after posted to a permanent unit?

And, how long do you think such a fracture take to recover? months?
drink more milk to replenish calcium intake?

Thanks for replies

chase for compensation, read the NS handbook. Dont be stupid.

Why do you worry about your NS posting, when you might not be able to walk properly for the rest of your life...? And you are 20 year old only?

Wish you quick recovery. Hope you are smart enough to work as a white collar, else good luck.

Forbiddensinner SG

Hello guys i had a femoral shaft fracture in tekong (bmt-ptp) and had an operation two weeks ago to insert the metal piece. My MC last till next Saturday.

Can someone tell me what will happen to me after i book in?

how will i be serving the rest of my NS? admin support assistant (clerk)?

Will i be recoursing ptp after i recovered, after posted to a permanent unit?

And, how long do you think such a fracture take to recover? months?
drink more milk to replenish calcium intake?

Thanks for replies

If you can't move about much, you will just rot in the bunk, unless your commanders are the really nasty ones. Of course, if they are the really, really nice ones, like Terminator said, you could possibly end up back home.

No one can tell exactly what will your vocation be, but clerk is quite a safe bet.

As for recoursing, it will depend on what PES you get downgraded to.

Your last question will be better answered by someone with more medical knowledge.

Junyang700 SG

Depends on your medical condition. MO downgrades you after PES review.

Then you will most likely be LOBO (Leave out of battalion order) until you go into a new intake of your new PES.

And then same... like everyone else.. POP or POC.... then to unit.

If PES F, sign papers at HR dept and ROD.

Made4forum SG

Oh wow thanks everyone for the in-depth replies and good wish :))). I guess my doubts are pretty much cleared. As for compensation, i'm not very worried yet since saf paid my medical bills for me, but if the aftermaths sustain beyond ord, i'll heed your advice :D.

eac SG

But what if there are post complications after you ORD...?

(E.g.: www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_327327.html)

Be wise. Be smart.

Seek compensation + an Service Injury Card for post-ORD bills thru a Training Injury Report for injuries caused by official duties or in camp.

This report is an official report, in accordance to the GOM directives.

The time lapse for request and submit such a report is usually within a 1-month timeframe.

As mentioned, some injuries will affect you for life.
NS is only 2 years of your life, some injuries is for a life time.

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