BMT POP Posting Orders FAQs
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Refer: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Guards
The formation was initially formed on 1 January 1975 as the 7th Singapore Infantry Brigade (SIB), with a total personnel strength of four officers and five Other Ranks.[1][2] The Brigade took command of the Infantry Training Depot (ITD) on 1 January 1976 and the 7th and 8th Battalions of the Singapore Infantry Regiment (SIR) on 9 February 1976. On 1 July 1976, the 7 SIB was officially declared operational.[1] In view of its operational role, the ITD was removed from the Brigade and the Singapore Armed Forces Guards Unit (SAFGU) was added to the 2 remaining battalions.[1][2]
On 1 July 1977, the SAFGU was renamed as the 1st Battalion, Singapore Guards. A year later on 1 April 1978, the 8 SIR became the 2nd Battalion, Singapore Guards.[3] The 7 SIB was officially accorded Elite Status on 1 April 1978. With the award of elite status, the 7 SIR was transferred to the 3rd Singapore Infantry Brigade in 1978, leaving the 7 SIB with the following sub-units:
- 1st Guards Battalion
- 2nd Guards Battalion
- 1st Commando Battalion
- 10th Commando Battalion (Disbanded)
- School of Commando Training
This make-up lasted until 1980, when it was decided to make the 7 SIB into an all guards formation. The Commando units were transferred out, and the 7 SIR returned to the 7 SIB. It was renamed as 3rd Battalion, Singapore Guards.[3]
On 17 Dec 1991, the 7th Brigade Training School (7 BTS) came under the command of the 7 SIB. However, from Sept 1996, all Basic Military Training (BMT) were taken over by Basic Military Training Centre (BMTC), and the 7 BTS was closed down. 11 Oct 1994 marked the formalisation of Guards as the Guards Formation.[2]
On 6 Apr 1979, a special parade was held to present the beret with a new Cap Badge Backing to the 7 SIB. The then Chief of General Staff (CGS), MG (NS) Winston Choo, explained that the backing was designed for the use of the Guardsmen as a symbol of elitism.[2] The three battalions received their first Colours 11 Jun 1983. All Guardsmen wear a "Guards" Tab on their left shoulder sleeve. The "Guards" Tab was presented to the Guardsmen on 23 Jun 1989 as a form of recognition of their elite status. On 9 June 1994, the Khaki Beret was presented to the Guards Formation. While the infantry green beret was worn with the Cap Badge Backing previously, all Guardsmen have since donned their distinctive Guards Khaki Beret with a deep sense of pride.[2]
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I am in enhanced batch and I got posted to 1 sir inf trooper. Clap I have no idea what they are doing. I had never report sick and I passed my SOC and got silver for IPPT. Some platoon mate fall out field camp and never pass SOC still managed to get in SCS.
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The Vocational Assessment Centre (VAC) conducts a battery of tests called the Manpower Aptitude Assessment System (MAPAS) to assess your mental abilities. This is so that we can maximize our limited manpower by putting people where their abilities can be best used.
Your Vocational Assessment scores will affect important decisions, which include assignment to a vocation and selection to be a commander (Officer, Specialist).
Therefore, you should put in as much effort as possible to do the tests well and accurately, as this will not only help the nation maximize it's limited manpower, but also help us place you into vocations that will make good use of your abilities.
What are the tests like
We use different sub-tests to measure different types of mental ability. Some of the mental abilities that we measure include memory, speed of responding, abstract reasoning, following complex instructions, solving mathematical problems, mental spatial ability, and psycho-motor skills. Please click on the following links to try out some of these tests.
a) Word analogies
b) Number reasoning
c) Picture reasoning
All the sub-tests are computer administered. Most of the sub-tests will present a problem or question on the screen and you will need to respond accordingly. Some sub-tests however, measure speed or hand-eye co-ordination and may look like simple computer games.
How long is the test at VAC
Since we have to be as accurate as possible, we need to measure as wide a range of your abilities as is possible. Thus, the testing will require about 2 to 2 1/2 hours of your time.
What to do
- Do not worry too much. All we require you to do is to do your best. Each sub-test has instructions to guide you on what to do.
- Ask for help: If you have problems understanding any of the sub-tests or the instructions during testing, there will be people on-site to help you.
- Get a good night's sleep. Come for the test with a fresh mind.
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Originally posted by Jy 232131:
I am in enhanced batch and I got posted to 1 sir inf trooper. Clap I have no idea what they are doing. I had never report sick and I passed my SOC and got silver for IPPT. Some platoon mate fall out field camp and never pass SOC still managed to get in SCS.
Happens all the time. I'm from the 01/15 batch, ptp, and im in scs infantry pro term now. Apparently PES BP personnel who put no to command sch still here. MINDEF has mysterious ways of working. Your clearance/family background and stuff probably played a part as well.
Hope you get good buddies and sergeants for your NSF life!
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Hi everyone,
I've some question to ask, is there anyone that has crossover from AFE(m) to pilot vocation ?
Thank you!
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Comprising six episodes, the series revolves around the lives and experiences of eight young men enlisted in the army. On location filming is carried out in the Ponggol Prawn Pond, Kranji Dam, Ridout Tea Garden in Queenstown, Brookvale Park in Sunset Way, Shenton Way old market and the army camps.
“Army Series” was the first true drama series produced by SBC, with a total of six episodes. It was also the first local production depicting the NS life, long before the movies of “Army Daze” (1996) and “Ah Boys to Men” (2012) were screened in Singapore. Its theme song “A Measure of Strength” (一份力é‡�), sang by the SAF, was used as one of the National Parade songs in the late eighties.
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Please call the 24/7 NS hotline @1800-3676767 to a customer service officer to liaise with your NS unit.
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Please call the 24/7 NS hotline @1800-3676767 to a customer service officer to liaise with your NS unit.
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Just want to ask... Can i crossover to the airforce while im in scs?
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Please speak to, express interest and request for preference to Coy OC.
Follow the process of the Chain of Command procedure.
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If u kena clerk as vocation can you change after that?
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Please speak to, express interest and request for preference to NS unit's S1 Manpower Branch.
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After passed out from each respective vocational course, NSFs are posted to their new permanent NS unit until ORD from NS.
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Please speak to, express interest and request for preference to NS unit's S1 Manpower Branch.
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Please speak to, express interest and request for preference to NS unit's S1 Manpower Branch.
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1. You are posted to NAVIGATION & SAILOR SKILLS SCH 2. Your vocation is NVL WARFARE SYSTEM SPEC 3. Your are to report to: Changi Naval Base, RSS Panglima, Tanah Merah Coast Road, S(498791) Can anyone tell me more about my vocation? Will I be able to get a 3SG rank eventually (specialist)?
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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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Pioneer Magazine Cancellation
Reservists: Call 6373 1114 or [email protected]
NSF: Find Unit Clerk / Chief ClerkJust provide Name, NRIC No. & a Simple Reason for Cancellation.
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MyORD @ www.ns.sg
An electronic handbook designed to educate NSF on his responsibilities before transiting to Operationally Ready National Serviceman (ORNSman).This handbook comprises the following information:
- Your roles, responsibilities and benefits of an NSman
- Key administrative and transitional guide for an NSman
As a trial, Army will be embarking on this platform to streamline NSF ORD administrative procedures. NSFs in Army Service are to read and acknowledge the followings:-
- ORD Admin Instructions
- Note on Management of Service Injury Claims
- SAF Act - Section 50
- Certificate of Leaving Form
Click HERE to access MyORD.
The SAF Good Service Medal
For NSmen
- 2 years of full time service served as NSF and 3 HK ICT served as NSmen.
(Using 1 HK ICT as equivalent to 1 year of active service.)
* NSF who did not fulfill 2 years of full time service due to the waiver given for passing NAPFA, they would be deemed to have fulfilled 2 years of full-time NSF.SAF National Service Medal
For NSmen
- Service served as NSmen/ ROVERs only.
- To fulfil 90% of the NSTS (6 HK ICTs & 3 LK ICTs)
*This is a revised requirement that approximates the qualifying criteria for MINDEF Reserve (ie. 7 HK within a 10-ICT NSTS; and 8HK within a 13-ICT NSTS for KAHs). -
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Prepare for PTP/BMT: http://iprep.ns.sg/
Secrets to Pass IPPT: http://lifestyle.www.ns.sg/features/fitnessxchange
Source: www.ns.sg , www.army.gov.sg , www.mindef.gov.sg
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Hi,
I'm going for a medical referral after I get my posting after POP. I will probably get to excuse outfield/sun. So here are a few questions:
1) Firstly, I am a Malysian PR, am I limited to any vocations?
2) After my excuse what kind of vocations would I get?
3) In my EI, i expressed interest in becoming medic, storeman, driver, is there increased chance of me going to those vocations? I really want to go to Medic.
A bit of background, I am in an Enhance Leadereship batch, pass IPPT, fail SOC, indicated NO for command school.
Thanks
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The only direct official way to know is to call the 24/7 NS hotline at 1800-3676767 to speak to a customer service officer.
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Vocational Assessment
Introduction
The Vocational Assessment Centre (VAC) conducts a battery of tests called the Manpower Aptitude Assessment System (MAPAS) to assess your mental abilities. This is so that we can maximize our limited manpower by putting people where their abilities can be best used.
Your Vocational Assessment scores will affect important decisions, which include assignment to a vocation and selection to be a commander (Officer, Specialist).
Therefore, you should put in as much effort as possible to do the tests well and accurately, as this will not only help the nation maximize it's limited manpower, but also help us place you into vocations that will make good use of your abilities.
What are the tests like
We use different sub-tests to measure different types of mental ability. Some of the mental abilities that we measure include memory, speed of responding, abstract reasoning, following complex instructions, solving mathematical problems, mental spatial ability, and psycho-motor skills. Please click on the following links to try out some of these tests.
a) Word analogies
b) Number reasoning
c) Picture reasoning
All the sub-tests are computer administered. Most of the sub-tests will present a problem or question on the screen and you will need to respond accordingly. Some sub-tests however, measure speed or hand-eye co-ordination and may look like simple computer games.
How long is the test at VAC
Since we have to be as accurate as possible, we need to measure as wide a range of your abilities as is possible. Thus, the testing will require about 2 to 2 1/2 hours of your time.
What to do
- Do not worry too much. All we require you to do is to do your best. Each sub-test has instructions to guide you on what to do.
- Ask for help: If you have problems understanding any of the sub-tests or the instructions during testing, there will be people on-site to help you.
- Get a good night's sleep. Come for the test with a fresh mind.
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Vocational Assessment
Upon completion of your pre-enlistment medical screening, you will be required to go through Vocational Assessment at the Vocational Assessment Centre (VAC). This is done using a battery of tests called the Manpower Aptitude Assessment System (MAPAS) to assess your mental abilities. This is so that we can maximize our limited manpower by putting people where their abilities can be best used.
Your Vocational Assessment scores will affect important decisions, which include assignment to a vocation and selection to be a commander (Officer, Specialist).
Therefore, you should put in as much effort as possible to do the tests well and accurately, as this will not only help the nation maximize it's limited manpower, but also help us place you into vocations that will make good use of your abilities.
Click here for more information on the MAPAS tests and how to be prepared.