Physical Employment Status
(PES)
PES A (L1) =
Fit for all combat vocations. (Full BMT)
PES B (L1)
= Fit for most combat vocations. (Full BMT)
All PES A and B1 will be
followed by the L-Code (Land Deployability Code) as
follows:
L1 – Fit for all field duties including
frontline duty.
Can be deployed in Manoeuvre vocations and be involved in direct
combat.
PES Bp =
Fit for obese Full BMT (applicable to obese
recruits).
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PES B2 (formerly
called C1) -
Fit for some combat vocations. Required to take IPPT but can be
excused up to 2 static stations in IPPT.
PES B2 grading will be followed by the L-Code (Land
Depolyability Code) as follows:
L1 – Fit for all field duties including
frontline duty. Can be deployed in Manoeuvre vocations and be
involved in direct combat.
L2 – Fit for most field duties.
Can be deployed in Manoeuvre vocations of Brigade HQ level units
and above, and/or Combat Support vocations in frontline units of
Battalion and above, and/or Combat Service Support vocations at all
echelons.
L3 – Able to bear firearms and operate
in a field environment. Can be deployed in Combat Support
vocations of Brigade HQ and above, and/or Combat Service Support
Vocations at all echelons.
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PES C =
Fit for combat service support vocations. (Modified BMT)
Further subdivided into:
PES C2 - Do
not have to take IPPT for NSF/ NSman, except
regulars who are required to take Alternative Aerobic Fitness Test
(AAFT).
PES C9 -
All servicemen not required to take IPPT.
PES C grading
will be followed by L-Code (Land Deployability Code) as
follows:
L2 – Fit for most field duties.
Can be deployed in Manoeuvre vocations of Brigade HQ level units
and above, and/or Combat Support vocations in frontline units of
Battalion and above, and/or Combat Service Support vocations at all
echelons.
L3 – Able to bear firearms and operate
in a field environment. Can be deployed in Combat Support
vocations of Brigade HQ and above, and/or Combat Service Support
vocations at all echelons.
L9 – Able to bear firearms and protect
themselves, others and property. Can be deployed in Combat Support
vocations in Main Support Area, and/or Combat Service Support
vocations of Brigade HQ and above.
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PES D = Temporary
unfit for grading and pending further review.
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PES E =
Fit for administrative duties only.
PES E1 -
Able to participate in simple observance parades and LIFE
activites.
PES E9 -
Unfit for any forms of physical activities; field
duties/exercises.
PES E grading
will be followed by the L-Code (Land Deployment Code) as
follows:
L9 – Able to bear firearms and protect themselves,
others and property. Can be deployed in Combat Support
vocations in Main Support Area, and/or Combat Service Support
vocations of Brigade HQ and above.
PES
F = Medically unfit for any form of service.