I'm currently waiting for my enlistment. Just graduated from SP (diploma with merit). I am looking at the SMS scheme and preparing to send my application. But its kinda confusing.
SMS (Combat) - You
will study at renowned overseas universities or military academies like
United States Military Academy at West Point, the US Air Force Academy,
the US Naval Academy and the Australian Defence Force Academy, to name a
few. After completing your studies, you will serve in the SAF as a
combat officer.
SMS (Engineering) - You will pursue an engineering degree at renowned overseas
universities. Upon your return, you will serve in the SAF as a military
engineering officer.
I wish to pursue Chemical Engineering, which means i cannot be under the SMS ( Combat ) ?
If i'm under Combat, I must study at the above mentioned uni ?
What is the difference with military engineering officer and combat officer ?
And I went for Cdo VA this feb, so if i'm posted to Cdo, i will most likely be stuck with Cdo in future ? As i've heard from others that Air Force is better ( less chiong sua )
Hope you guys can share some insights on this.
And btw, what do SMS holders get offered when retire at age 50? I know safos will not have to worry about this, but SMS? I'll be F-ed if i cant get a freaking job when i retire at 50.
well,u could work n earn $$$$$$ n power. while in it ,u have some time where u could design and build personal projects from high tech equipment to robots.then when you are about 50...........u could either go into ST or depend on your projecvts u have built over the years in your sparetime.
on the whole your life should be better than those who didnt sign up.
air force is high tech.the cdo etc will be like be phased out in 20 years with the technology.the world is already currently trying to face out expensive jets that will kill 100 people at one go.using modern tech they can do that cheaper and quickly.the cdo is unable to do that at one go.
:)
Thank you for the info. Yes, i've called them up, and those people who pick up the phone are probably some admin nsf who know nuts. They gave me details which i can find on mindef website.
So what will be my path if... I enter Cdo for my NS, then get offered SMS ( engineering ).
Its kinda blur. So all in all, SMS engineering means i'm out of combat side ?
So you be in a non combat vocation but wearing a red beret and drawing a Cdo allowance
What about officer tour ? I wont go thru any tour to hold any appointment ?
Originally posted by T.O.P:What about officer tour ? I wont go thru any tour to hold any appointment ?
Of cos you'll go through many units. Don't think u'll stay in cdo all the way.