Eye Problem: PES B OR C OR E ?

Andrewzhiyang1991 SG

hello,

i know this question has been asked a billion times, but because there seems to be a different answer each time, i'm still confused:

I have severe myopia (1250/1200) in both eyes. I have no family history of blindness or retinal detachment, and after a retinal photography procedure taken recently, i've been informed my retina is healthy, with no likelihood of spontaneous complications. I have NO other underlying medical conditions (I've been for a medical assessment by my doctor), and my napha test earlier this year was gold + i exercise regularly.

Does anyone know what PES status i might end up with? is it confirmed PES C and below? or might i have a shot at PES B?

and do i have any chance of going to combat school at all?

I appreciate any help received. thank you!

reddevil0728 SG

since u say there is no underlying condition. PES B is more likely..

Forbiddensinner SG

hello,

i know this question has been asked a billion times, but because there seems to be a different answer each time, i'm still confused:

Does anyone know what PES status i might end up with? is it confirmed PES C and below? or might i have a shot at PES B?

and do i have any chance of going to combat school at all?

I appreciate any help received. thank you!

Yours is really severe, but you got a Gold for NAPFA and no other conditions. B2 will be a good bet.

As for command school, it depends on your PES.

deathmaster SG

confirm B2L3 / L9

degree above 800 is high myopia, and is a serious medical condition.

most likely you will end up in some combat support vocations like storeman, driver.

as for command school, at best will be CQ, driver spec or technician. up to 3sg.

Andrewzhiyang1991 SG

what does B2 mean? did you mean C2 L3/L9?

TrueHeart SG

what does B2 mean? did you mean C2 L3/L9?

Hi Andrew,

B2 L3/L9, which is from the new PES system, is the same as the former C1 L3/L9.

Cheers.

Andrewzhiyang1991 SG

Hi Andrew,

B2 L3/L9, which is from the new PES system, is the same as the former C1 L3/L9.

Cheers.

Hi trueheart,

Do you also have any knowledge of my chances for a combat posting? and any chance (however slim) whatsoever of an upgrade of PES status? i'm not trying to be arrogant, but except for the myopia, i'm confident i'm combat fit. any comments greatly appreciated. much thanks

rx7Savanna SG

Hope I can answer your question.

You should be under PES B2L3. And by right PES B2(aka C1) are considered combat fit, however need to see what level you are in (L what). L3/L9 not considered combat fit.

Upgrade of PES is unlikely, as SOC itself are considered high risk activities that might caused trauma to your head, which can cause retinal detachment, unless you are willing to bear any consequences if something happen to your eyes after you up PES.

Normally C1L3/L9 will not be under any combat units. Technicians, Service Medics, Drivers.. etc that are not of combat nature. (Unless you suay la)

tarutaru SG

Hope I can answer your question.

You should be under PES B2L3. And by right PES B2(aka C1) are considered combat fit, however need to see what level you are in (L what). L3/L9 not considered combat fit.

Normally C1L3/L9 will not be under any combat units. Technicians, Service Medics, Drivers.. etc that are not of combat nature. (Unless you suay la)

C1 can be a combat medic too but final posting should still be a service unit.

TrueHeart SG

Hi trueheart,

Hi Andrew,

I am sorry as I cannot tell you for sure what are your chances to get a combat vocation posting, though if you actually get PES B2 L3/L9, the chances will not be very high. However, if you still have quite some time before being enlisted (Haven't been asked to go for your Medical Checkup yet), you may wish to try having Lasik Surgery.

Cheers.

MaNyZeR SG

Sorry... you will get to PES A....

even though you got myopia, and without your specs you would probably cant see... and this is same as many of us speckies... many of us wearing specs are also PES A, and like you without glasses, we cant see anything too and less say about firing a shot.

I have a friend whom is also quite severe in his myopia thingy... and he got into OCS and became an officer.. just like many of us...

so dont think you get use your myopia thingy as an excuse to keng... we will charge you!!!

collinnxk88 SG

Sorry... you will get to PES A....

I have a friend whom is also quite severe in his myopia thingy... and he got into OCS and became an officer.. just like many of us...

so dont think you get use your myopia thingy as an excuse to keng... we will charge you!!!

problem is the TS want to up, but most cases of 1k+ myopia without any other medical condtions/bad history [at most only asmatigsm to go along with it] will result in B2L3/9 [previously C1] immediately when a pre-enlistee's eyes/spectacles are screened at cmpb.

btw for a PES A physique, what is the cut-off for their eye degree? i know of 1 guy who qualified for PES A but bcos his eyes req him to wear specs of 800 per eye, he become B instead. though training still same la..

Andrewzhiyang1991 SG

Hope I can answer your question.

You should be under PES B2L3. And by right PES B2(aka C1) are considered combat fit, however need to see what level you are in (L what). L3/L9 not considered combat fit.

Normally C1L3/L9 will not be under any combat units. Technicians, Service Medics, Drivers.. etc that are not of combat nature. (Unless you suay la)

is there the option for me to upgrade my PES status and then bear any consequences for my health complications if something adverse indeed does happens?

TrueHeart SG

is there the option for me to upgrade my PES status and then bear any consequences for my health complications if something adverse indeed does happens?

Hi Andrew,

You are not allowed to do that.

Cheers.

reddevil0728 SG

confirm B2L3 / L9

degree above 800 is high myopia, and is a serious medical condition.

most likely you will end up in some combat support vocations like storeman, driver.

as for command school, at best will be CQ, driver spec or technician. up to 3sg.

later he didn't get PES B2L3/L9 how? you medical chairman?

Andrewzhiyang1991 SG

alright thanks for the help offered anyway