You'll still get a sign on bounty ($25000 last I heard for
combat vocation 6 year contract) if u sign on after you enlist,
which is recommended. Like what everyone says, most people lose
their passion after they enlist as they found out SAF is not as
rosy as it seems.
So if you qualify for OCS, all the better, you can sign on as an
officer then. Cos with JPDS you're limited to just being a spec,
and even if you do well enough to convert to an officer I doubt SAF
will allow it since they have already invested money into you since
your poly days. SAF is that inflexible
So after enlistment, if you still like what you're doing then by
all means go ahead. The only thing you'll lose by not signing on to
JPDS scheme is probably the school fees which SAF offers to pay and
and the bonus for passing each semester.
But since you're not into it for the money, doesn't hurt waiting
3 more years, SAF will still be around then.
p.s I myself am considering signing on too, btw
I've already finished my 2 years and I'm still hesitant about
it.