FAQs for NS Enlist Pre-Enlistees for the SAF Army

last SG · 2003-08-02T18:48:27+00:00

Welll... time to learn. Know how to trap water rite? Imagine trapping water but moving forward instead of staying in position

Sagara SG

1)They will ask if u have shorts or not, if yes, u strip till shorts. If no, u will strip to your underwear and will be given a robe to wear.

2)Roughly 6-7 stations if i'm not wrong. [blood,urine,ECG?,dental test X-Ray and some others.

3)take uniform measurements and boot and cap size.

4)I got my appointment schedule at 8am Cool

Hope this helps

chem SG

hmmmm means if i wear a t shirt and a short pants above knee one..then inside wear underwear. they will not ask me to strip off till underwear?

Sagara SG

i didnt bring shorts and i ended up in a robe while others were shivering as they were only in shorts[took their clothes off]

chem SG

hmmm cannot put wear the T shirt..meh? when call u then u take out also same mah? u strip till underwear and given a robe to wear? those in shorts were all shiving there?

wuming78 SG

u seemed very concerned about being asked to strip to underwear.

im afraid that is what is going to happen.

do you feel uncomfortable doing that?

chem SG

erm yeah as u know i am only 18. and i have never done this before.

contact_thatslife SG

hey next time u go into army hw?

in camp, bathe all naked together, no doors, c each other, sometimes even 2 to 3 recs in 1 cubicle bathing.

in jungle, powder bath oso all in underwear in front of ur officers n spcs n still need to do a cat walk n pull n let go of ur underwear for them 2 c n enjoy.

btw 4 cmpb check up, no t-shirts/shirts is allowed while waiting. is not ur hme u knw. during my time dun even hve bath robe, all waiting in underwear or boxes...n e air-con is so cold.

chem SG

hahah icic.

CMPB can wear slipper right? i plan to wear slipper on that day. eh
the blood test is draw half tube blood or finger prick?

mr_sotong SG

poke finger... 1 drop of blood is enough...

chem SG

ehhh the the army boots how leh? got take size also arh? siao bo? i dunno how to tie the shoelances for army boots leh. only sports shoes i know lol.

wuming78 SG

would it be possible to either consolidate all your questions and post it at one go here, or start a new thread for your ad hoc questions? this FAQ is already growing oversized, and is not quite friendly for enlistees to search for useful information. i want to control its size here. thanks.

mr_sotong SG

the boots u jus wear n write down the size u wan... not need to tie the shoelaces when u r trying....

kwlee SG

dun noe why they turn the air-con so low... Neutral

meiji SG

hi. i have some questions. will appreciate any help.

1) when will one be informed about being selected for mono-intake? before/after pre-enlistment check-up?

2) if selected for mono-intake to go to commando, there is no way to decline right?

3) only pes A can go commando?

4) long time ago, there used to be a practice where the only son will not be selected for commando. does this practice still stands now?

i am asking all these on behalf of my boyfriend. he has gone for pre-enlistment check-up a couple of weeks ago and is currently pes D.

all these concerns regarding commando are not his (in fact he quite excited about enlistment) but his parents' (know lar, parents always ultra dote on their kids)

thanks in advance!

meiji SG

hi wuming78

thanks for your speedy reply.

he is in pes D due pending retrieval of medical records from hospital. he had some sort of blood disorder when he was young (i believe fully recovered now). he needs to go back a week later for follow up.

usually when will they learn of their pes status? hopefully he is pes B then no chance to go commando then his parents will be happy.

mr_sotong SG

hi. i have some questions. will appreciate any help.

1) when will one be informed about being selected for mono-intake? before/after pre-enlistment check-up?
you will only know when you receive the letter instructing you where to report on your enlistment day.
2) if selected for mono-intake to go to commando, there is no way to decline right?
hm.. if im not mistaken, shortlisted candidates are asked to go for selection before enlistment, and you can indicate your preference then. but im not sure how much influence your preference has in determining the final outcome. if everyone in a particular batch declines, chances are they will be sent there regardless of their preferences.
3) only pes A can go commando?
pes a only? i remember there was 1 people whose pes status is B went for cdo selection...
4) long time ago, there used to be a practice where the only son will not be selected for commando. does this practice still stands now?
i dont think this apply... i am the only son in the family but i was called for cdo's selection
i am asking all these on behalf of my boyfriend. he has gone for pre-enlistment check-up a couple of weeks ago and is currently pes D.
pes D usually means he will be safe from cdos, diver, and other similar "elite" vocations. btw why is he pes D?
all these concerns regarding commando are not his (in fact he quite excited about enlistment) but his parents' (know lar, parents always ultra dote on their kids)

thanks in advance![/quote]

xiaozu SG

Sorry but i dunno whether this has been asked before
How fit must you be before enlistment arh?
I mean in order to survive without too much problem la, challenging but not near death that kind
I am Pes B but i haven't been doing much exercise so quite worried
I like to know in terms of abt distance of running, chin ups, push up numbers etc....just aga aga la will do

Thanks Wink

xiaozu SG

Oops more qns...
Is the extra PT kit and admin attire recommended an absolute must? I can get most stuff at home except those so if can make do then I dun wanna waste $ Very Happy
Oh and the confinement period is till 3rd wkend rite? so if i book in on thurs then i can get out 2 wks and 2 days later isit?

THANKS Embarassed

Zooish SG

You gonna go for ptp or regular bmt? if u goin for ptp they will slowly build up yur fitness, if u goin for regular bmt yur expected to maintain yur ippt silver fitness standard.

Buy more t-shirts lah, won't cost u hard cash anyway, SAF will give u credit to buy. Mite as well us up all yur credit, no point giving it back to saf Rolling Eyes

xiaozu SG

Hmm Enlisting tomorrow...
I was just wondering what do we usually do in the 1st 2 weeks of confinement for enhanced bmt? Will there be a introductory period or do they just throw you into the "water" and expect you to swim?
Heard there was an IPPT test lol...sure die wan la...

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