Originally posted by Andylim348:As above, I am asked to report in about 4 months time, I defaulted on IPPT, and this is the first time that i am ever asked to go down to CMPB. I am in the middle of doing my RT now (most likely would still need to ask for extension).
I am asked to go for a summary trial under “Neglecting to perform a lawful duty”. is it serious? what are the different kinds of punishments I might face?
Default on RT still understandable. Default on IPPT?!
Only once a year, 2 hrs, cannot fork out the time?
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.