SAF: Beacon of progress or definition of excess?
I suggest that SAF peg its
reservist pay to the higher of 1/2 to 2/3 of regular svc man salary
for rank/ vocation OR svc man's regular civilian salary (whichever higher).
Currently:
(see NS portal: http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/mindef_websites/topics/nsmen/admin/PayMatters.html for details)
“The following
categories of NSmen are NOT eligible to claim make-up pay:
NSman
who is employed and on leave/no pay leave during NS training
NSman
is not eligible to claim make-up pay, as he does not suffer any loss
in civilian income during the period of his NS training. He will be
paid service pay.
NSman who is
unemployed or is a student
NSman is not
eligible to claim make-up pay, as he does not suffer any loss in
civilian income during his period of NS training. He will be paid
service pay.
This policy improvement is crucial to raise the overall profile of SAF as a formidable force through fair and progressive human resource practises.
Greater soldier loyalty and morale of NS men can only be attained through soldier perception of SAF as a fair and committed 'employer'.
Such equitable policy changes would also result in costs savings through better soldier performance due to their respect and faith in the improved organizational practises.
An urgent boost to the morale of our NS men during these difficult economic times is crucial to the continued credibility of our fighting forces, to this end, the perception of organizational fairness , leadership and integrity is integral.
NS men who are retrenched, unemployed, a student or engaging in relatively lesser paid jobs would certainly feel disgruntled by low NS pay considering that they are already already fully trained and completed their 2-2.5 yr NSF liability. The feeling of being exploited by virtue of their unfortunate circumstance is stressful. The reservist training period deprives one the opportunity of better employment, study and personal time by virtue of it's committed and restrictive nature.
Disgruntled soldiers can only be a detriment to the organization considering the insidious damage caused. Failing morale, lack of attentiveness to safety and detail, unfair human resources practises and personal interest would surely lead to the downfall of the Singapore armed forces.
In this day and age of change, strength lies not just in numbers.
May not just a dead soldier enjoy a regular soldier's privileges.
http://www.getformesingapore.com/previous2007/220707_compensationfordeadandinjuredsafservicemen.htm - Minister Teo: I thank Mr Siew Kum Hong for his questions on compensation as it allows MINDEF to clarify our compensation framework. MINDEF applies similar principles and practices used by the civil courts or the Workmen's Compensation Act (WCA) to determine compensation for deaths and injuries due to service. Based on these principles, MINDEF's compensation framework for death consists of up to three components. The first …
… . The second component is a lump sum death gratuity. For NSFs and NSmen, MINDEF treats them like regulars and gives a minimum of one year's basic pay for a regular of the same rank. … ...
May the policy change :).
May comment at: http://consumer-protection1.blogspot.com/2009/02/saf-beacon-of-progress-or-definition-of.html
morale of both NSF and NSMan is Very very low!!
no joke...you want gst to go up to 12%?.....
TS, just to refer back to you.
Im a Corporal. Corporal Pay for a Regular Officer is 1.5k. Pegging it to 2/3 is 1k.
if i serve 18 days ICT, im paid smth like 600-800. a approximate gauge.
Okay. Here comes an example. im earning 4k a month as an executive, Paying my Car Expenses of 1k/month, paying my housing loan and bills at around 800/month.
How am i suppose to survive with my so called ''Pegged to Regular Pay''?.
Den, here comes an Captain NS, whose Service pay is around 4k. Pegging it to 2/3 is 2.8k. 18 Days ICT, Approximate Gauage is 2k.
If that person is working and earning 1.5k a month only. Aint his service pay higher den his civilian pay?
Just giving my comments. =)
wall of text. Can someone summarise??
Originally posted by Worldlybusinessman:wall of text. Can someone summarise??
wah lau, ah pek, u cannot understand meh??/ very simple, they are going to cut NSmen paid. So all not happy lor.
if govt giving 2/3 of yr regular pay, you serve them 2/3 of your services lor, daily serve from 8am to 2pm can liao mah.
why the stopid govt wanted to reduce NSmen paid huh?? Just shorten the NS period from 2.5 years to 6months and reduce the nos of reservist to only 3 times can liao mah. Like this govt will save a alot of taxpayers' money and Gst may reduce to 5%
Even me gal gal also can think, why go reduce wages, it will be very unpopular.