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that i'm not sure. Of my frens who are from non active combat unit, most do not start their ICT cycle soon after ORD. Only those whose ns units are operational.Originally posted by Gordonator:wa lao eh! u mean i must wait 4 years for my ICT? that's too bloody long!
Those friends like instructors, and those from my former ns unit, start ICT a few yrs after ORD. A fren's brother, a 2nd SGT from BMTC, after 5 yrs, then got sent for CSM course, to prepare him for his appt as CSM in his reservist unit i guess. Not sure which reservist unit he's in. -
Hahah, yeah, even if they send me notification, i will still defer, cos im a full time student now. LOL! I just want to see them waste their time.. loL!
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Aiyah, if you full time student they won't bother you till you graduate lah.Originally posted by Shotgun:Hahah, yeah, even if they send me notification, i will still defer, cos im a full time student now. LOL! I just want to see them waste their time.. loL!
I was away for 4 and a half years, didn't hear from them once. 8 months after I grad, ICT letter came. Kena sent back to old unit. After old unit ROD, kena post to new unit, so don't worry your turn will come.
As for not being called up even though not student. Met this fellow who didn't get his call up even though he called a few times to check. Eventually got his call up for ICT...
....7 years later! Darn sway. Almost everyone in reservist unit younger than him.
Oh, and as for the guy that said you don't need to carry anything with you to your reservist training on the first day... Follow his advice at your own risk.
If you go combat unit, no such thing as book out 1st night. Well, at least not before being tekan and most likely charged by RSM.
Try to find out from your unit lah. Besides your online SAF100, if your unit on the ball, they should probably send you reminder letter along with what to bring and at least one contact number to call. Check there.
However if you combat unit going for high key ICT, my advice is, just bring your FBO. Odds are you're gonna need it. Good luck! -
May not be so!!! Tell you a personal experience. During my first few years of ICT, we find that all our incamps fall during U holidays, so those in U have no excuse to defer. Cus our CO then was a staff in one of the local U! He knows the schedule, can't smoke him out!! Hahaha!!!! Now, most of those in U have graduated, so ICT can be anytime.Originally posted by Shotgun:Hahah, yeah, even if they send me notification, i will still defer, cos im a full time student now. LOL! I just want to see them waste their time.. loL! -
may i ask something? it might be years before u get called for up for your 1st ICT but within 1 year of ORD u will know your reservist unit right?
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i knew mine before i ord.Originally posted by Gordonator:may i ask something? it might be years before u get called for up for your 1st ICT but within 1 year of ORD u will know your reservist unit right?
the whole unit was together, less the regulars and those who went further studies -
Nope. The guy I meant who came back after 7 years just knew he was on the "holding list" for the 7 years. Maybe he just slipped through the cracks of the system... maybe not.Originally posted by Gordonator:may i ask something? it might be years before u get called for up for your 1st ICT but within 1 year of ORD u will know your reservist unit right? -
I also received my posting order a year after leaving service. I never kena called up after four years later.Originally posted by insouciant:Nope. The guy I meant who came back after 7 years just knew he was on the "holding list" for the 7 years. Maybe he just slipped through the cracks of the system... maybe not. -
i understand that for JC students after NS the majority will further their studies in universities therefore they will only get called up for ICTs 4 years later, after they have graduated and found a job.
but for poly students, the majority won't be going to universities so why must they wait so long to get call up? or will poly students get call up than their JC counterparts? -
Heard that reservist are more siong than during active days.Originally posted by Gordonator:i understand that for JC students after NS the majority will further their studies in universities therefore they will only get called up for ICTs 4 years later, after they have graduated and found a job.
but for poly students, the majority won't be going to universities so why must they wait so long to get call up? or will poly students get call up than their JC counterparts?
Is it true?
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There are alot of poly grads taking extenal degrees, going overseas for degrees, and taking degrees in SMU,NUS,NTU.Originally posted by Gordonator:i understand that for JC students after NS the majority will further their studies in universities therefore they will only get called up for ICTs 4 years later, after they have graduated and found a job.
but for poly students, the majority won't be going to universities so why must they wait so long to get call up? or will poly students get call up than their JC counterparts?
I guess the rationale is whether during NSF time, which unit are you from. Operational unit, ICT will start as soon as they ORD, hence being called up for ICT fast.Unless defer.
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not really. maybe it's because during reservist one is not as fit as during one's younger days.Originally posted by gnoik:Heard that reservist are more siong than during active days.
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any idea or tips for how a newbie who hasn't been excercising for a long time can start off?
as in how many sets and how many excercises per set and how long to rest in between sets...?
yesterday i just tried to start off with about 10 push ups and 20 crunches but i couldn't even complete them with ease... die lar.. my arms were trembling whilst doing the push ups...
and btw how do u all gauge how far in dist have you all run if u run rd the neighbourhood? and not stadium track. -
normally train for ippt for those working or/and studying as well ...
how u find the time to excercise?
and where do u all go jogging? stadium or park or ard neighbourhood? or gym -
hey any1 know how to apply for deferment of ict? are there any forms to fill up?
and doi need to get my instituition's letter or document to substantiate? is there a deadline to submit for deferment of ict? -
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It all depends on your unit. If you are from combat unit, odds are you will be called up faster.Originally posted by Gordonator:i understand that for JC students after NS the majority will further their studies in universities therefore they will only get called up for ICTs 4 years later, after they have graduated and found a job.
but for poly students, the majority won't be going to universities so why must they wait so long to get call up? or will poly students get call up than their JC counterparts?
For those from schools and other departments, they need enough people to form a battalion for the PDF.
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No lah. My reservist even though combat unit, still not so siong. No SOC, no 5BX, no... well, a lot of the silly crap that they do in the active units.Originally posted by gnoik:Heard that reservist are more siong than during active days.
Is it true?
As long as every cooperates, things get done quickly, they tend to leave you alone to do your own thing (within reason of course).
But in terms of fitness level, well, charging up a hill at 18 - 21 is a lot different from doing it at 30. But at the same time, with the worry about having someone collapse and dying in training, they don't push you as hard as when I first started reservist. -
In terms of training. You just have to make yourself find the time and of course get started. Once you do, just keep at it regularly. And do push yourself lah. If you find the exercises too easy, odds are it's not to the level of passing IPPT - unless you darn fit lah.Originally posted by elspeth:any idea or tips for how a newbie who hasn't been excercising for a long time can start off?
as in how many sets and how many excercises per set and how long to rest in between sets...?
yesterday i just tried to start off with about 10 push ups and 20 crunches but i couldn't even complete them with ease... die lar.. my arms were trembling whilst doing the push ups...
and btw how do u all gauge how far in dist have you all run if u run rd the neighbourhood? and not stadium track.
In terms of deferement. You need to write into your brigade and also your Battalion. You should also talk to your PC/OC if possible. When to do it? As soon as possible. Forget it if it's a week before and all you are doing is taking a vacation.