Prepare for PTP/BMT: http://iprep.ns.sg/
Secrets to Pass IPPT: http://lifestyle.www.ns.sg/features/fitnessxchange
Source: www.ns.sg , www.army.gov.sg , www.mindef.gov.sg
Source: http://iprep.ns.sg/
Are you physically fit? If you have been found to be fit for
full Basic Military Training (BMT) i.e. PES A or B1, you may want
to take the NAPFA test.
Should you attain a NAPFA Gold or Silver award at least 2 weeks
prior to your Physical Training Phase (PTP) enlistment date, you
will attend a 9-week Basic Military Training (BMT) and enjoy a
2-month reduction in your full-time National Service. Those who
fail to attain the required fitness level will have to undergo a
8-week Physical Training Phase (PTP) before attending the 9-week
BMT.
The NAPFA test is conducted at the Toa Payoh Stadium (map
to Toa Payoh Stadium) every Wednesday (except public holidays).
You are required to book an appointment for the test via
the NAPFA
test booking system prior to the test
date and you are only allowed to make one valid booking at any one
time.
Please note that the NAPFA result is valid for 1 year from the date
of test. You are advised to report for the test in acceptable
attire and punctually. All the six test items must be
completed in one single sessions. A maximum of 2 to 5 minutes rest
period is permitted between any two tests (for the first test
items); a 15 to 30 minutes rest period is permitted before the
sixth test item.
NAPFA tests at Toa Payoh Stadium are conducted
strictly on appointment only. Therefore, advance booking via NS
Portal must be made latest by Tuesday before 12 noon in order to
take the NAPFA test at Toa Payoh Stadium the following
day.
Do note that
pre-enlistees who do not book their NAPFA date via the system would
not be allowed to take their test at the Toa Payoh
Stadium.
If you wish to know more about the NAPFA test, you may want to read
through the FAQ before
you make your booking.
1. Can I take the test after I failed the NAPFA test the last
time?
Yes. You are allowed to retake it until you pass. There is no limit
to the number of times you can take the test.
2. When is the last date I should take the NAPFA
test?
You should attempt the test as soon as you are ready and you are
advised to take it at least 2 weeks before the date of
enlistment.
3. Can I retake only the test items I have failed in my last
attempt?
No. All 6 items must be completed in one single session.
4. Can I amend my booking after
I have booked?
Yes, you are allowed to amend your booking before 12 pm on the day
before the test date.
5. Can I make a few booking together?
No, you are only allowed to make 1 booking at any one time. You can
make your next booking after the test date you have booked.
FitnessXchange has all the information you need to excel in your daily exercise regimes and IPPT/NAPFA. Get tips from the training guides to boost any aspect that you may be weak in and keep your BMI in check. You can also look up the timetables of FCC and SAFRA gyms if you plan to start an exercise routine. Step up on that healthy lifestyle with FitnessXchange!
Refer:
1.
http://www.ns.sg/nsp/web/esvcs/mindef/nsreg/enq-enlist-status
2. http://iprep.ns.sg/enlistment-schedule.html
3. http://iprep.ns.sg/notices-and-timeline.html
4. Call 24/7 toll-free NS hotline at 1800-3676767 to speak to a
customer service officer.
You will receive notices from the Central Manpower Base (CMPB) at
different times before enlistment.
There are 2 important notices you'll receive from CMPB, these are
listed below:
Registration notice: you'll get this notice when you reach 17½ years old. It will inform you to do your NS registration.
Enlistment notice: this notice will be sent to you about 2 months before the Date of Enlistment (DOE).
Source:
www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/mindef_websites/atozlistings/army/About_BMT.html
Types of Basic Military
Training
PES A/B1
BMT
This 9-week programme trains combat-fit recruits in the basic
military skills to prepare them for advanced vocational training.
The programme includes weapon training with the SAR 21 rifle which
will teach recruits technical handling and marksmanship skills; a
Battle Inoculation Course that simulates a real battlefield; a
Field Camp which develops basic survival skills; progressive
training to complete a 24-km route march which builds combat
fitness and endurance; and hand grenade training.
For those who fail to achieve the
NAPFA test silver award, they are required to undergo an 8-week
Physical Training Phase (PTP) prior to the PES A/B1
BMT.
PES BP
BMT
As evidence has shown that obese recruits are able to achieve
optimum fitness levels and weight loss in about 19 weeks, the new
BMT programme for recruits with Body Mass Index (BMI) scores
exceeding 27.0 will be 19 weeks. This BMT programme is designed to
help obese recruits improve their physical fitness progressively
while equipping them with basic soldiering skills and
knowledge.
PES B2
BMT
Enlistees who were PES C1 previously underwent a 7-week BMT
programme. The new 9-week PES B2 BMT programme will be conducted
for recruits who are medically fit for deployment in selected
combat and combat support vocations, such as signal operators,
combat medics and naval system operators. These recruits will be
given a new medical classification of PES B2, in place of the
existing PES C1 classification. This is to ensure that the medical
classification of our soldiers is consistent with their deployment.
The new 9-week programme will include customised physical training,
as well as basic combat training to prepare them for their combat
and combat support roles.
PES C
BMT
The 9-week BMT programme will be conducted for PES C recruits. This
programme will include light physical training and vocational
training to prepare them for combat service support vocations, such
as service medic, and those related to logistics and
administration.
PES E
BMT
The 4-week BMT programme will be conducted for PES E recruits. This
programme will focus on, vocational training as well as National
Education, SAF core values, regimentation and discipline to prepare
recruits for combat service support vocations.
Post-BMT Training
After completing their BMT, servicemen who have performed
well and are assessed to possess leadership qualitites will be sent
to either Officer Cadet School (OCS) or Specialist Cadet School
(SCS) to be trained as commanders.
Find out more:
Officer Cadet School (OCS)
Specialist Cadet School (SCS)
The only way is to express interest to volunteer for Commando (CDO)/ Naval Diving Unit (NDU) is to call the 24/7 NS hotline at 1800-3676767 to request a customer service officer to insert your name into the shortlisted candidates to be called up for selection vocational assessment.
Wearing spectacles will not affect you from selection/ shortlist to join the commandos. I have a friend who is in 1CDO BN also wearing glasses, so it is fine.
If you are PES A/ B1L1 and shortlisted for VA, you should receive an invitation notice to attend the VA interview and trial physical test to gauge you on some static IPPT stations to test your reflexes. If you really want to join the commandos, then in the interview, tell the interviewers there to express your interest to join the close-knit family. But no guarantee, some here have vented their frustations to tell us that they aced the physical test and express interest in the interview, yet they didn't get in due to the interviewers are looking for the right attitude, personality and character to join them. They even appealed to CMPB to be re-considered/ 2nd chance, but they are still posted to Tekong BMT, abeit in the Enhanced Leadership batch which is eligible for a shot to OCS/ SCS to be officers and sergeants though.
To dispel the PTP rumours/ myth/ fiction, the truth is PTP just means more physical trainings to make a fitter you. PTP is full 24 months of NS than the 22 months of NS to those who gotten their NAPFA 'fitness cut' incentive for staying fit and healthy before NS enlistment.
Hope this helps.
Really?
To dispel rumours and urban myths, doing PTP in Tekong is just and fair on equal footings with recruits with NAPFA silver/ gold. Nothing bias.
By the way, during my time, almost half of my PTP platoon section mates made it to command schools to be officers and sergeants where 2 out of 15 made it to OCS.
Anyway, CDO recruits are screened for prior military security clearance even before you are shortlisted for VA interview, whether you failed or did not turn up for the interview or not.
If you are not selected for CDO BMT eventually, you will either get posted to a direct intake NS unit/ Tekong BMT. In my case, I am in Recon/ Reece platoon. Nearly half of us had been called up for the VA interview. Most of them either turned it down/ not selected even if passed, but ended up in Scout platoon.
On the Medical Checkup day at CMPB itself, simply proceed to the Customer Service counter to tell a customer service officer that you want to volunteer to attend the VA.
During my time, it is available and discretionary.
Perhaps you have got to make a trip down to CMPB personally on the spot at the customer service counter.
If customer service officer can't help, ask to speak to the supervisor then.
