ORD: NSman's IPPT/ RT/ IPT: Booking. How?

• RuiQi Tan

  21 May 14, 02:10

  Hello forum,

  If i were to fail my ippt, i would need to book 20 RT sessions. Based on the link, i can book a maximum of 3 RT sessions a week. It would be right to say that i will be able to complete all 20 sessions within 1month+ ?

  Can i book my RT earlier then the ippt deadline ?

  http://www.ns.sg/cs/content/eServices/common/IPPT%20(ippt)/General%20Information/About%20Remedial%20Training.html

• eac

  21 May 14, 11:39

  More details @ www.mindef.gov.sg/nsmen

  The enhanced NS IPPT system requires NSmen to pass their IPPT by the first 9 months of their birthday window so that early assistance in the form of RT can be provided. This allows the NSmen to maintain and sustain their level of fitness.

  Design

  RT training will be conducted for NSmen who (1) failed or defaulted their IPPT during the first 9 months of their birthday window and (2) for those who failed to meet the required PPT. RT must be completed during the last 3 months of their IPPT birthday window. See Figure 1 for illustration. There are two types of RT programs as shown.

  1. 8 sessions of RT for those who completed the 10-session IPT/E1 PEP program but did not meet the PPT.
     
  2. 20 sessions of RT for IPPT failures and defaulters, and IPT defaulters who did not complete the 10-session IPT/E1 PEP program.
     

  

  Figure 1: Overview of RT Program

  Applicability
  
  All PES A, B/B1 and B2/C1 NSmen (below the age of 45 years for Officers and 40 years for WOSE) will be required to undergo RT during the last 3 months of their IPPT Birthday Window if they default/fail their IPPT or did not meet the PPT (for those who attended IPT).
  
  When will I be exempted from RT?
  
  You will be exempted from RT under the following circumstances:

  1. Permanently downgraded to PES C2 and below;
  2. On ROVERS/VOLUNTEERS scheme; 
  3. Have 4 months continuous or 7 months cumulative medical exemption  within the first 9 months of the IPPT birthday window.  Have achieved the annual IPPT requirement or IPT/E1 PEP PPT during the first 9 months of the IPPT birthday window.
     

  When will I be released from RT?
  
  You will be released from RT under the following conditions:

  1. Pass ICT-IPPT, any of the IPPT conducted during the RT program, or non-ICT IPPT.
  2. Complete the full duration of the RT program.
  3. Meet PPT for those who are attending the 8 sessions RT after completing the IPT/E1 PEP.

  Attendance during RT
  
  RT is an NS call-up activity and attendance for every RT session is compulsory. NSmen who are not able to complete their RT obligations in the last 3 months will be deemed as “RT defaulters” and will be called up by their NS Unit/CDMB for investigation, and those without valid reasons will be disciplinary dealt with.
  
  RT Training Schedule
  
  There is no fixed RT schedule. NSmen are free to book the days for their training sessions as reflected at the NS Portal Booking System. The RT timings are as follows:

  Sessions	Time
  Weekdays (everyday except Fri)	1800 to 2200
  Weekend (Sat)	1600 to 2000
  Weekend (Sun)	0800 to 1200 1600 to 2000

  
  NS Days
  
  Each RT session will be computed as a ½ day service and will count towards the NSman's annual NS of 40 days. Attendance of ICT has priority over RT and only the balance of the call-up days will be used for RT call-ups.
  
  Pay
  
  NSmen will be paid ½ day service pay for each RT session attended. The respective FCC will submit the attendance list via IRIS, within 4 working days of the session, to NS Pay to process the payment. NS Pay will then effect the payment on a weekly basis.
  
  Medical Review of NSmen
  
  Specific medical certification of fitness for each RT session is not necessary. However, NSmen who are 35 years old and above must be certified fit. NSmen who do not have valid certification of fitness for IPPT will not be allowed to proceed with the RT sessions. NSmen certified unfit or temporarily unfit for IPPT will also be deemed unfit for RT for the same duration.
  
  RT Sessions spreading across 2 birthday windows
  
  In special circumstances where the NSmen’s RT schedule crosses IPPT windows (i.e. the NSmen's birthday fall in the middle of the RT), re-certification of fitness for IPPT for the new IPPT window is required if the NSmen turns age 35 or above in the new window.
  
  What are the disciplinary actions?
  For our common understanding, the meanings of the names are defined as follows:
  
  i.    IPPT Defaulters
  These are NSmen who have failed to make any attempt in IPPT throughout the 9 mth IPPT window and did not qualify for any exemptions.
  
  ii.    RT Defaulters
  These are NSmen who have failed to complete 20 sessions of RT within the last 3 months of their birthday window.
  
  Disciplinary actions will be taken against the defaulters.

  (A)    Graduated Scale of Punishment
  The appropriate punishment on a graduated scale will be meted out by the Disciplinary Officers (DOs) depending on the NSman’s mitigating pleas, attitude, service records, previous convictions and performance for past IPPTs/RTs.
  
  For recalcitrant defaulters, it may mean heftier fines, custodial sentences or court martial.  In the event if the NSman is unable to pay the fine, the DO may order detention in default of payment within reasonable time based on prevailing guidelines. The detention may take effect on any date and shall be terminated on payment of fine.
  
  (B)    Central Defaulters Management Branch (CDMB)
  CDMB was set up as a tri-service shared services structure within the NSmen Services Centre (NSSC) to manage all IPPT/RT defaulter offenders on behalf of their parent NS units. The NS Commanders maintain the prerogative to summary trial the NSmen if they wish to do so. Under such circumstances, CDMB will provide the use of its premises and facilities to conduct the Summary Trial.

• zaikia91

  19 Jul 14, 23:55

  whats the RT like. as in what exercises do we do. its 4 fucking hours long