I smell a Tuang King ~lol~ Too bad. RT is quite watertight
nowadays, & it's a proactive format too. No more panchan like
before.
If I do not have time to go for 3 months of RT.... how do I
explained to the unit?
Every RT session is compulsory, unless you have a valid excuse.
Like NS & reservist, it's covered under the Enlistment Act
& your employer must release you. There's some leeway with
missed sessions (must promptly do make-up) but, upon exceeding a
certain number, it's a AWOL charge & you'll be called back by
the unit to explain yourself. Someone mentioned a $50 fine too but,
whatever punishment, a new RT slot will be reccheduled for
you.
How long must I continue to take IPPT after I ORD?
Until 45 years old for all PES A, B & C1 personnel. Those
under 40 (up to Cat Z) must take the full IPPT. Those between 41-44
(Cat Z1) will take 3 test stations: chin-ups, sit-ups & 2.4.
Everyone over 35 must do their FFI prior, though.
There's a lobang for "early retirement", since IPPT liability ends
for all those who're posted to the MINDEF Reserve list. That's also
the destination of all operational-ready units upon completion of
their reservist cycle, so if you're part of a nominal roll &
have faithfully answered every ICT callup, you shall no longer kena
IPPT after turning 34-35.
If I disrupt, do I have to come back for RT and IPPT?
Disrupt or defer? You can disrupt NS, which means you'll be
postied to a Holding List (& be exempted from IPPT).
If you defer successfully for whatever reason, you'll be reassigned
a new RT slot after your deferment ends.
A submitted MC is considered a deferment application. Your unit
will book the next available RT slot (of your choice) & your RT
window extended accordingly. But this particular RT cannot be
canceled; you can make changes but take note that, being a
postponed RT carried forward, it may shorten your new IPPT
window.
Re-applying of deferment again is allowed, though. Otherwise, the
format can be Catch-22: Must book for RT again if can't pass the
IPPT by the next birthday, yet can't take IPPT in new IPPT window
until finishing RT.
Best advice: Either stay fit, or treat the RTs as regular
exercising regimens (but big hassle if you stay far away &
don't drive). Otherwise, get downgraded or be based overseas. Don't
mess with non-attendance; your boss may end up firing you.
If I earn alot of money, can I be excused RT? Do they pay me for
RT?
I believe it's half-day service pay for each session, remitted
on a weekly basis.
