BMT: Why Must Swim? Wear Goggles + Jacket? Keep Rifle Dry?
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Does BMT have swimming lessons?
Need to pass swimming test?
Non-swimmers undergo beginner swimming lessons?
How?
What if I can't swim?
You’ll be placed under progressive training where qualified instructors will help you learn to swim gradually and safely.
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Don't worry, be happy!
Non-swimmers will be issued with these:
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In BMT, there will be weekly swimming beginners lessons for non-swimmers.
Those who passed the swimming test (50 metres breaststroke and tread water) will not join the remaining swimming lessons. Swimmers will just have free time to rest in bunks when swimming lessons are conducted for non-swimmers.
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During the 1st swimming sesson, those who know how to swim will need to pass the swimming test to prove they know how to swim 50m breaststroke and tread water.
Those non-swimmers can just raise their hands and voice out. They will undergo swimming lessons on the 1st swimming sesson.
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Swimming is an essential life skill, especially for Singaporeans who live on an island. Chances are also high that any soldier in operation will see some time in the water. To ensure that our soldiers are able to manage this, we train our soldiers to be water-confident. We build up their stamina through aqua jogging training. By correcting their technique with practice, they stay afloat better and improve their overall physical fitness at the same time.
This swimming training not only helps to ffn overcome any obstacle in life. The recruits will also use these swimming skills out in the field as they have to cross bodies of water while keeping their rifles dry.
Pulau Tekong Swimming Complex
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Swimming is an essential life skill, especially for Singaporeans who live on an island. Chances are also high that any soldier in operation will see some time in the water. To ensure that our soldiers are able to manage this, we train our soldiers to be water-confident. We build up their stamina through aqua jogging training. By correcting their technique with practice, they stay afloat better and improve their overall physical fitness at the same time.
This swimming training not only helps to ffn overcome any obstacle in life. The recruits will also use these swimming skills out in the field as they have to cross bodies of water while keeping their rifles dry. -
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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Swimming is an essential life skill, especially for Singaporeans who live on an island. Chances are also high that any soldier in operation will see some time in the water. To ensure that our soldiers are able to manage this, we train our soldiers to be water-confident. We build up their stamina through aqua jogging training. By correcting their technique with practice, they stay afloat better and improve their overall physical fitness at the same time.
This swimming training not only helps to ffn overcome any obstacle in life. The recruits will also use these swimming skills out in the field as they have to cross bodies of water while keeping their rifles dry. -
Basic Military Training (BMT) marks the beginning of military life for all Singaporean males at the age of 18. It is the transition from fresh-faced teenager to combat soldier.
They learn basic soldiering skills, which include weapon handling, individual field craft, etc to enhance their survivability in the battlefield.
Besides the training in basic military skills, Physical Training (PT) lessons are also conducted to build up the soldiers' physique and stamina, to instill a firm sense of discipline and teamwork amongst the soldiers. -
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