Are there any breaks/holidays thru-out ur 2yrs in NS, excluding
the usual wkend bookouts?
Bookouts are from fri to sunday right?
Do we bookout for public holidays?
As long as there's no scheduled training or assigned duties, you
should be able to book out regularly for nights-off, holidays &
during weekends. Some servicemen can even "stay out", i.e. book in
before morning parade on the next day.
A combat unit will occasionally organize "block leave" as well,
usually 3-6 days for a whole company (or equivalent) when the
training programme permits. Individual leave is generally more
difficult you're in HQ or the service side; IMO you'll really need
to be sharp in timing those applications.
Can we go overseas during NS( as in during the wkend)
Yes, but keep in mind that that NSFs has operational
obligations. So remain contactable when abroad, at the very least
with families & friends.
Administratively,
(a) there's no need to inform MINDEF if overseas for less than 24
hours.
(b) notifying MINDEF is required if leaving S'pore for between 24
hours & less than 6 months. I've used the phone method
(1800-364-6333) before, but didn't get to try the fax, email,
internet or snail mail options.
(c) an exit permit is needed for being away for more than 6
months.
