Reservist Call-ups Frequency: Dependable on My Own NS Unit?

• dotKite

  3 Feb 13, 05:29

  Refer:
  www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/mindef_websites/topics/nsmatters/nsmen/roles_as_nsmen.html

  As a NSman, you may be called up for various NS activities, one of which is the In-Camp Training (ICT). Every ICT aims to strengthen you in a set of specific skill and there may be slight variations in the conduct of the ICT in different formations.
  
  What is the nature of ICT Notification?
  During the first 6 months after you completed full-time NS, you may be called up for NS activities not more than 4 hours.
  
  Thereafter, every NS work year, you may be called up to a maximum of 40 days of Operationally Ready National Service (ORNS).
  
  Or in the case where you are called up for more than 40 days in one work year, you are required to seek agreement with your employer for this extended service. Both you and your employer will then have to sign an undertaking to indicate acceptance of the arrangement.
  
  The duration of your call-up may be as follows:

  1. Low Key (LK) Training and Make-Up Training (MUT)
     These refer to trainings that are between 2 to 6 days and you will be notified 3 months in advance.
     
  2. High Key (HK) Training
     These trainings are usually 7 days and longer and you will be notified 6 months in advance.
     
  3. Call-Up Activities
     These activities may last 1 day or less and you will be notified 2 months in advance.
     
     What are the types of Call-Up?
     • In-Camp Training (ICT)
     • Flexi-ICT/Multiple ICT (for Air Force NSmen or doctors)
       
     • Upgrading Courses
       
     • Mobilisation
       
     • Medical Reviews
       
     • Seminar/Workplan briefing
       
     • Make-Up Training (MUT)
       
     • Re-Training 
     • Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT)

   

  How will I be notified of my training?
  You are required to update your personal particulars in eSelf-Update on NS Portal (www.ns.sg). MyCall-Up (MCU) will broadcast your NS call-up notifications either through SMS or email to your provided personal details.
  
  Your NS call-up notifications will be broadcasted over 2 consecutive days at 2115 hours. You are required to acknowledge the call-up on NS Portal (www.ns.sg) or by calling the 6-HINSMEN (6446 7636). Failing to do so after 10 days, a hard copy SAF100 will be sent to your official address via registered mail.
  
  Upon receipt of the call-up, you have to inform your employer either via a printed copy or forwarding the soft copy of the eSAF100 on NS Portal (www.ns.sg) as official documentation as their reference.
  
  Sample of the broadcast message:

  

  You will receive advance notification before every ICT so as to minimise disruption and inconvenience to your work schedules and also allow your employer ample time to make necessary arrangements, if needed.
  
  Note that if you do not attend your scheduled NS training without official leave, you will be tagged as being “Absent Without Official Leave” (AWOL) from your place of duty. Disciplinary action will be taken against you.

  What happens if I am unable to attend ICT?
  Every NSman’s role is vital for a cohesive training with other NSmen from your unit and it is therefore important that you refresh your skills to ensure smooth operation as a team.  As such, your absence from ICT will affect the training and operational readiness of your unit. While MINDEF exercises flexibility in granting deferment, every case will be carefully assessed and weigh against the impact on operational readiness.
  
  Having assessed the genuineness and severity of the case submitted, considered the training requirements, your proficiency level, attendance records and past performances, the unit commanding officer may grant you a deferment.
  
  What is a deferment and how do I apply?
  Deferment refers to a postponement of a specific In-Camp Training (ICT).
  
  You can login to MyDeferment in NS Portal (www.ns.sg) to apply online. You are responsible for your own deferment application and all supporting documents and information by your employers or other sources much be attached together with your application.
  
  What are the considerations for deferment application?

  • New employment or newly established business
    
  • Marriage and Honeymoon
    
  • Compassionate grounds (e.g. wife’s delivery, serious illness or death in the family)
    

  To find out more about your upcoming NS training programme, you can visit MyUnit in the NS Portal (www.ns.sg).

   

   

  How does this work?
  The NS Training Cycle is a continuation of your active unit training cycle. As such, you are expected to still be able to apply your military skills and knowledge when you return for your In-Camp Training (ICT).
  
  This is a 10-year NS Unit Training Cycle and each stage will last for 3 to 4 NS years. The NS Unit Training Cycle is divided into the following 3 stages:

  

  • Stage 1: Strengthening Stage
    This stage focuses on individual and team proficiencies with the aim to maintain Ops Readiness. It is also termed as the ‘IHL years’ as many will be pursuing IHL studies.
    
  • Stage 2: Sharpening Stage
    This stage focuses on unit proficiency culminating at each Unit’s ATEC evaluation, in which the entire unit will be evaluated on its war fighting capabilities.
    
  • Stage 3: Sustain Stage
    In this final stage, it is to continually focus on Ops Readiness and integrated training. The milestone event will be to phase the NS Unit to Army Operational Reserves and the NSmen to MINDEF Reserves (MR). This is usually commemorated during a MR Parade/Ceremony in the presence of the NSmen’s families and employers.
    

  During each ICT, your Unit Commander will stipulate a set of performance standards to be achieved. You are encouraged therefore, to train yourself up physically and be mentally prepared for the tough training.
  
  Note that if you fail to meet the required performance standards, you will be subjected to corrective training. That is, your Unit Commander may decide to serve you additional NS call-up for Make-Up Training (MUT).
  
  What are the Training Institutes?
  For a more holistic and effective training management for the various arms, the NSmen’s training are now managed by the respective Training Institutes (TIs). You will then report back to your respective TI for your NS training during your ICT:

  • Armour Training Institute (ATI)
  • Army Logistics Training Institute (ALTI)
  • Artillery Institute (AI)
  • Commando Training Institute (CTI)
    
  • Engineer Training Institute (ETI)
    
  • Infantry Training Institute (ITI)
    
  • Signal Institute (SI)
    

  What happens after I completed my NS Training Cycle?
  Once you have completed your NS training Cycle, you will be posted to the MINDEF Reserve (MR) List and be presented with a Certificate of Appreciation. You may also be given a watch upon the completion of your 10 years of ORNS or your ORNS training cycle, whichever is earlier.
  
  While in MR, you may still be activated during operational exigencies. As an Officer, you remain liable for NS up to age 50 and 40, if you are an Army Warrant Officers and Specialist (WOSE). Note that you are to disregard your previous unit’s mobilisation codewords as you are no longer required to report for mobilisation activation for your previous units. A new codeword will be assigned to you accordingly should you be mobilised while you are in MR. If you are travelling overseas for 6 months or more, you are still required to apply for Exit Permit.
  
  How can I be in contact?
  You are encouraged to remain your contact with your NS Unit and buddies so that they can be your source of help should you require any queries pertaining to your ORNS matters.
  
  Alternatively, you may refer to the followings:

  1. Through your Unit’s Chain of Command - rifleman contacts Section Commander/Platoon Sergeant > Section Commander/Platoon Sergeant contacts Platoon Commander > Platoon Commander contacts OC, OC contacts CO.
  2. Login to NS Portal (www.ns.sg) to access to your NS Unit’s webpage under MyUnit.
  3. Call 1800-3676767 (eNSNSNS) should you require further assistance to locate MyUnit or your NS Commanders.
• "newbie"

  3 Feb 13, 08:38

  7 high and 3 low is correct. But we must understand the meaning if the high and low first. High means if not mistaken more then 7 days ict while low means no ict or up to 6 days ict.

  next high also means not exceeding 40 days per year. So means they can actually call you 2 times or more per calendar year but not exceeding 40 days. 

  Next must understand saf calendar yr is from April to march. So if 1 ict in jan they can have another ict in April .

   

   

• eac

  3 Feb 13, 12:37

  Refer:
  www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/mindef_websites/topics/nsmatters/nsmen/roles_as_nsmen.html

• eac

  3 Feb 13, 12:51

  Source: www.mindef.gov.sg/nsmen
  
  Reservist Call-Up  (eSAF 100)
  (Fm: MINDEF) You have a National Service Call-Up Notification. For more details, go to www.ns.sg or call 6446 7636. For assistance, call 1800-eNSNSNS (3676767).
  
  Ops Mob Manning
  To listen to the message via IVRS, please call 6242 5242
  
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  Reservists: Call 6373 1114 or [email protected]
  NSF: Find Unit Clerk / Chief Clerk
  

  Just provide Name, NRIC No. & a Simple Reason for Cancellation.
  
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  MyORD @ www.ns.sg
  Facilitate your transition from being an NSF to an Operational Ready NSman Reservist.
  
  It comprises useful information on:
  * Your roles, responsibilities and benefits as an Nsman
  * Key administrative and transitional services you need to know and use as an Nsman
  
  For NSF, you are COMPULSORY to complete this package by:
  * Reading all the information in all the modules
  * Taking the quiz at the end of each module
  * Completing the survey at the end of all the modules
  
  Once you have completed all the modules, print a copy of the completion certificate as proof of your effort in order for Chief Clerk to sign your ORD Clearance Form.

• merkava4

  10 Feb 13, 02:58

  Yes, ICT depends on unit. Your CO arranges this with his higher HQ and plans the schedules for call-ups one year ahead. This depends on what your unit is tasked to achieve...and by when, etc.

  Manning/Mobilisation/activation frequency can be by unit (because your CO wants to practise), or by MINDEF HQ. Either way, MINDEF HQ has to approve that beforehand.