IPPT/RT: Defaulter To Complete Remaining Sessions If Charge?

• dejamm

  4 Aug 13, 10:26

  My window is closing soon and I've only cleared 7 RT sessions. There's no way I'm going to pass on the 8th. I can always extend my window by a month but as I'll be overseas for the whole of next month it does not make sense to do so.

  Would it be possible to just pay the $50/100 fine and settle this window or will they force me to complete the remaining 13 sessions even after paying the fine?

  Help!

• eac

  4 Aug 13, 15:22

  Source: 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.
     
  4. 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:

  IPT 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.

• eac

  4 Aug 13, 15:27

  Please call the 24/7 NS hotline at 1800-3676767 to speak to a customer service officer

• dejamm

  5 Aug 13, 12:13

  '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.'

  Thx Eac but this does not really answer the question. Does anyone know if the requirement to finish all 20 sessions still stands even after disciplinary action?

• eac

  5 Aug 13, 13:00

  Please call the 24/7 NS hotline at 1800-3676767 to speak to a customer service officer

• aba09

  9 Aug 13, 16:02

  Please call the 24/7 NS hotline at 1800-3676767 to speak to a customer service officer

• SC.Officer

  9 Aug 13, 16:08

   

  Fine $50 to $150.

  If give valid good reasons, maybe can waive. Then perhaps, appeal.

• aba09

  9 Aug 13, 16:16

  thanks,what is considered a good reason? I was busy with my full-time tertiary studies in university,and after that I was busy with my internship(full-time) and I am still continuing my full-time studies right now.I heard that if you sincerely apologize and promis them this will not happen again in the future,they will lighten your sentence.thanks.

• SC.Officer

  9 Aug 13, 18:17

  No excuses for these.

• eac

  9 Aug 13, 18:20

  Source: www.mindef.gov.sg/nsmen

  It is essential that you maintain physical fitness and undergo regular training.

  The Enhanced NS IPPT system was implemented on 1 Apr 2011. It incorporates principles of fitness training science to enable NSmen to train more effectively, while offering flexibility in planning their fitness training to stay fit. Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT) is a standard physical fitness test to gauge the basic physical fitness of an individual. The IPPT is a standard physical fitness test designed to test the basic components of physical fitness and motor skills of an individual soldier. In this service package, NSmen can find out about policies governing IPPT and book their IPPT dates.

  In the IPPT Gazette under the Enlistment Act dated 26 May 06, if an NSman fails to pass, or fails to take, the IPPT within any IPPT year, he will have to attend and complete a remedial training programme at any SAF FCC.
      
  IPPT can be divided into the followings:

  1. ICT IPPT
     This is a requirement for all NSmen participation as part of the ICT programme, unless exempted due to medical reasons.
     
  2. Non-ICT IPPT
     This is conducted at various IPPT test centres and the NSman can make as many attempts at the Fitness Conditioning Centres (FCCs). Note that only the first 3 IPPT attempts will be considered towards the NSman’s NS liability and be paid service and make-up pay, if applicable.
     

  SAF Health Screening Programme
  With effect from 30 May 2011, “IPPT-FFI” was incorporated into the revised SAF Health Screening Programme, which is the compulsory medical examination for all IPPT-eligible NSmen 35 years of age and above. There is no need to do a separate "IPPT-FFI" if you have already completed the SAF Health Screening Programme for that year.The SAF Health Screening Programme review should be initiated by your NS unit administrator once your IPPT window, i.e. your birthday window is open.
  
  If you are IPPT-eligible, 35 years of age and above, you are required to complete the SAF Health Screening Programme every year before your IPPT attempt. The aim of this medical screening is to detect any medical conditions which may make you unsuitable for the IPPT.Note that if you have not completed your SAF Health Screening Programme requirements for the year, you will not be allowed to take your IPPT. You will be issued with a certificate once you have completed your SAF Health Screening Programme requirements. The certificate is valid for 30 days until your next birthday; i.e. if you are 35 years old, this certificate will be valid until (and including) the 30th day after your 36th birthday.

  Applicability
  The annual IPPT is applicable to all PES A, B/B1, B2/C1 NSmen and DXO with NS liability, till age 45 and 40 years old for Officers and WOSPEC respectively. The NSman's IPPT annual requirement commences on his birthday immediately after his NSF Operational Ready Date (ORD) and ends when he is posted to MINDEF Reserves (MR), or medically downgraded to PES C2 and below.
  
  What is the IPPT Window?
  
  The NSman's IPPT window is based on his birthday. The IPPT window commences on his birthday and ends on the day before his next birthday, both days inclusive. NSman who has just ORDed can take his IPPT immediately. The results will be counted towards his IPPT requirements for the first NS year. The IPPT window is divided into two parts as follows:

  • The first 9 months.
    Commences on the NSman's birthday and ends on the day before the 10th month of his birthday window. NSman must attempt at least 1 IPPT within this period.
  • The last 3 months. Commences on the first day of the 10th month of NSman birthday window and ends on the day before his next birthday. RT must be completed within this period, and will be applied for the following cases:
    • 20 sessions of RT for IPPT failures and defaulters, and IPT defaulters who did not complete the 10-session IPT program.
    • 8 sessions of RT for those who completed the 10-session IPT/E1 PEP program but did not meet the PPT.
      

  Test Frequency
  NSmen must attempt at least ONE IPPT within their first 9 months of the IPPT window. They can make as many attempts as they want within their first 9 months of the IPPT window. Regardless of the number of attempts made at the FCC, only the first 3 attempts by the NSman will be considered towards his NS liability and will be paid service and make-up pay, if applicable. Notwithstanding this, the SAF will continue to bear the responsibility for service injuries sustained by the NSmen whilst attempting the IPPT beyond the third attempt. NSmen will not be allowed to make any more attempts within their annual IPPT window at the FCC after attaining the GOLD standard, regardless of the number of attempts.

  IPPT Requirement
  All eligible NSmen must attempt their IPPT once within the first 9 months of their IPPT window. They may attempt IPPT during their ICT or at any FCC and may make as many attempts as they want to improve their IPPT results, except for NSmen who have attained the IPPT Gold standards for the IPPT year. The best result achieved will be taken as the record for that IPPT year.
  
  What are the IPPT exemptions?
  You are exempted from your annual IPPT if you fit into the following conditions:

  All IPPT-liable NSmen will only be exempted on the following conditions.

  1. Permanently downgraded to PES C2 and below.
     
  2. Have continuous medical exemption (from IPPT) for a period of 4 months or more during the first 9 months of the IPPT Birthday Window.
  3. Have accumulated medical exemption (from IPPT) for a period of 7 months or more during the first 9 months of the IPPT Birthday Window.
  4. NSmen who are disrupted from ORNS duties.
     

  *The onus is on the NSmen to inform their NS units and present their medical documentation as evidence, when called back to answer to the IPPT related charges. Alternatively, they can request for a medical review by a SAF Medical Officer though his NS unit.
  
  The annual IPPT is designed to test your basic components of physical fitness and motor skills.

• eac

  9 Aug 13, 18:26

  Source: www.mindef.gov.sg/nsmen

  Note that if you are pursuing a full-time tertiary education, you are not disrupted from NS. You can still be called up for NS activities such as ICT, IPPT and mobilisation manning.
  
  In fact, to facilitate your tertiary education, MINDEF has an existing arrangement with the 3 local universities, i.e. NUS, NTU and SMU) for undergraduates, who are also NSmen, in the first 3 years of your studies. If you are a NSman and are studying in any of these universities, you may be called up for ICT only during specific parts of the university vacations. You can be assured that there will be no academic programmes scheduled by the universities during your ICT period as well.

• aba09

  9 Aug 13, 19:19

  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.

• aba09

  9 Aug 13, 19:48

  Please call the 24/7 NS hotline at 1800-3676767 to speak to a customer service officer