Questions about the IPT scheme~

MingFreeman SG

I have heard about the IPT scheme and how it can be a substitute for RT and have a few questions about the scheme.

Firstly, I will be having reservice in 2 weeks time and taking IPPT is compulsary during reservice. (I will fail the test because my sbj cannot make it). Should I book for IPT before or after reservice?

And what is the training schedule and programme for IPT like?

blitzonic SG

I believe the in-camp IPPT takes precedence over the other tests. If you fail that one, your passing a previous IPPT (eg. non-in camp, or in IPT) within the same workyear will, as my Encik used to mock, "DON'T COUNT." You must also attend RT as a result; it's not substitutable with IPT.

How do you plan to fit in a 5-week IPT anyway, when you'll be attending reservist training sometime during the same period?

http://www.ns.sg/publish/NSPORTAL/public/mindef_services/index/non-ict_ippt_rt/general_information/ippt_preparatory_training.html

Gordonator SG

do note the u will not be paid for IPT.

MingFreeman SG

I'm confused here.

So if I go for the reservice IPPT and fail it, can I book IPT? Or is it straight away RT?

If it is straight away RT, then when should I book for IPT ?

KoolKool SG

I can't tell the difference between the 2, except that IPT is done before your IPPT, and RT is done after.

I think both durations adn training are the same. And after IPT, if you fail you IPPT, its considered as done RT, so no more RT.

blitzonic SG

>>So if I go for the reservice IPPT and fail it, can I book IPT? Or is it straight away RT?<<

Since you'll going back for reservist, I think it's best to ask your unit directly. After surfing around for input (since the IPT is a relatively new scheme), I found a different response from mine in post #49 of this thread, so maybe each CO may want to do thing his way. http://forums.hardwarezone.com/showthread.php?t=1276684&page=4&pp=15

Plenty of info in that thread. Same in here:
http://forums.hardwarezone.com/showthread.php?t=1651689

So ignore my last post. According to those feedback, koolkool would be right: finish the IPT, & it's considered "done RT" (whether you pass or fail the IPT IPPT). If I hear it differently from a first-hand source, I'll post accordingly.

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>>If it is straight away RT, then when should I book for IPT ?<<

I suppose you can try your luck & book now. The sessions are voluntary anyway.

MichelleTan SG

guys are so kelian.

WiNtEr'SkiLL SG

IPT is better if u think u cant pass ur IPPT

Gordonator SG

but there's no camp in the west conducting IPT. only bedok and khatib FCC, Maju FCC don't have. Sad

MingFreeman SG

hokay.......thanks guys~ Very Happy

Just a final check before i go n book IPT.

I can be exempted from RT as long as IPT is booked before the ICT IPPT right?

(I am planning to book for IPT tomorrow and my ICT is in 2 weeks time. So I will have to take IPPT during the period of IPT.)

nanren4ever SG

No. As long as you take your IPT before your window to take ur IPPT is closed, you will definitely not need 2 take RT. It doesn't matter if u take before or after your reservist, but as long as u take IPT before your window close, u will no need take RT.

IPT is actually similar to RT, just that you are not paid to go for IPT, and the duration of IPT is shorter than RT.
Ok?