Vocational Assessment for Commando / NDU ?

last SG · 2009-07-21T11:15:44+00:00

thanks. help clean the sea mines?????NDU clear sea mines are shown the NDP today. COOL guys right!!

limywv SG

Rednano SG

if location is at Pasir Ris camp, u r selected for commando bmt...

if location is at Sembawang camp, u r selected for naval diving unit bmt lor...

limywv SG

striderz_o405 SG

WTF! So not everyone gets the letter? Oh damn!

yes. you are selected for the VA test if you are/have

PES A/B (but usually pes A)

eyesight degree <150 for NDU or <300 for CDO

Lokey SG

congratz, enjoy your NS days.

for NDU, draw blood for lab test, check for lung vol, medical history...basically check you are mental and phyiscal able to dive in water.

for commando, humm not so sure, basicaly about the same. Can ask for you if you want.

not everyone get selected for the VA.

collinnxk88 SG

if im not wrong, IQ and EQ does play a part too? [assessed during the computerised test in CMPB, which does also determine one's suitability] PES doesnt seem to be that impt, it's the medical records that do matter more.

but so far, the fitness factor doesnt play a big part in the VA? also, if the eligible guy wears specs [below 300 per eye], he will still be in?

if the letter states hendon for the VA, it's quite ok. NDU seems much tougher than CDO.. even better if u live at the eastern part of sg.

limywv SG

Forbiddensinner SG

Lokey, can you help me ask with regard to what goes on during the VA for CDO?

I'm quite worried, not because I'm afraid of the challenges ahead, but because of my physical. I'm just almost-fit, some fats here and there. I wonder if my chances of going in will be greatly diminished?

I really hope I can get into commando bmt.

http://app.mof.gov.sg/cutwaste/suggestionview.asp?id=1063

Lokey SG

Lokey, can you help me ask with regard to what goes on during the VA for CDO?

I really hope I can get into commando bmt.

Dont worry, they will trained you. hehehe

My friend say got pull-up, sit up , push-up, some agility test, 12 min run, after these do 300 mcq logic/iq test and an interview. Basically the KEY is after phyiscal exhaustion, can you still think properly? And also do you have the WILL to be a commando?

Personally, I prefer tekong, because it is easier to get to spec or OCS. My tekong BMT 90% went to spec course.

Diver (NDU) is a better vocation then commando , because after NS, you can be a commerical diver, or easily get a diving instructor license. One of the most USEFUL vocation in NS.

Gedanken SG

Wah, very wayang leh! Does Mediacock know you're available?

It's been dog's ages since I did the VA but the basic idea's still the same. Just go, follow the instructions, do the tests and that's that. The last thing CDOs look for is a hero because garang kings are just hazardous to the men around them.

I wouldn't sweat the fitness issue too much - the army operates on the principle of, "you can be trained". I've seen seriously unfit guys make it to the beret, and I've seen JC sporting heros wash out completely.

If they figure you're going to gut out the training without turning on the waterworks and becoming a blubbering mess, you're off to a good start. If you can follow instructions but at the same time be able to think for yourself, all the better. All they're looking for is someone who can keep his head screwed on right and be competent at a job that can be a trying experience at times.

All the best, Lim. If you do get the beret, give me a holler and I'll have the lads pour you a beer at Club 33.

Youhelloyou SG

hi i am j2 this year, and i havent gone for my medical checkup yet, it's next week. so i wont receive any letters for these assessment? because i have no pes yet? does anybody know how many days they do the assessment. like one day only or got other days? thanks alot!

wonderamazement SG

2 of my friends, VA end of this month... any stuff i can pass on to them?

limywv SG

wonderamazement SG

yea they somewhere around the same time... more of what goes on during the VA etc...

Youhelloyou SG

so means i probably wont get it? since my friends have theirs end of this month. by the time i complete my medical the assessment would be very soon.

wonderamazement SG

so means i probably wont get it? since my friends have theirs end of this month. by the time i complete my medical the assessment would be very soon.

1 year 2 intakes if i'm not wrong, wait for next one lo.

Acidshuriken SG

haha how come nobody give inputs on ndu here?

Forbiddensinner SG

haha how come nobody give inputs on ndu here?

Well, that is because TS said these :

Lokey, can you help me ask with regard to what goes on during the VA for CDO?

I really hope I can get into commando bmt.

wonderamazement SG

like Gedanken said, as long as you have the right mentality, you can be trained.

Acidshuriken SG

on right mentality, i really respect those who send overseas for seals or other courses. firstly probably the only singaporean in the whole cohort, must acclimatise and adapt never mind, they sure tekan to make the foreigner quit the programme