FAQs for NS Enlist Pre-Enlistees for the SAF Army
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how abt company sex maniac?Originally posted by bluez_sky:y not COmpany Sickest Man
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Company Shortest Man also can.
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are they alot of malays in BMTC?
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haha. u finally post in the right place!
ok here's your answer. well malay make up the minority of the whole platoon strenght. out of 50 recruits in a platoon, maybe 10 are malays. -
wah soo little sia
den later all chinese they speak i dun understand -
Can one lah... we also speak english mah. If they speak in Mandarin don't understand can just ask them to repeat in English... no harm one.
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Trust me, racial harmony do exists in BMT, as well as in unit.
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u know what? the malay recruits, after BMT they tend to understand chinese becos they've been listening to chinese everyday.Originally posted by SerialBox:wah soo little sia
den later all chinese they speak i dun understand 
my Platoon Sergeant at that time, a malay, learnt his basic chinese during BMT becos he's the only malay in his section... -
hehe
being the minority can make u lonely sometimes -
realli realli lonely
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i think that's only if you dont open upOriginally posted by SerialBox:realli realli lonely 
btw.. i have a few questions..
i understand that some pple will receive letters asking you to go for selections for commandos, pilots etc after the Pre-NS physical checkup..
if so, when does 1 receive the letter ? before graduation form poly ? -
i've got a question here....how does the date of enlistment works? if i'm born in november, when must i enlist? and under what conditions can i defer my enlistment?
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Those commandos etc selections is only appliable to PES A ppl so not to worry if you are in PES B or whatever.Originally posted by Sagara:i think that's only if you dont open up
btw.. i have a few questions..
i understand that some pple will receive letters asking you to go for selections for commandos, pilots etc after the Pre-NS physical checkup..
if so, when does 1 receive the letter ? before graduation form poly ?
As for the letter, from my friend's case (He was selected for NDU but failed as he can't swim), he received the letter in late February and the most irrating part is, the vocational assessment is held one week before the mid semester test. -
LOL! your friend selected for NDU but can't swim. Mindef or CPC must be slacking on the job...
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hi there~~ any one enlisting 01/10 bmtc school 2 ? at 2pm??
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Hi everyone, I'm new here. I just received a letter asking me to book my medical check up. At first, I was all apprehensive and anxious about going to NS, but this thread has done an excellent job at soothing my nerves.
Anyway, I have a chronic skin condition called Eczema or Dermatitis that is basically a life-recurring condition that is pretty much incurable. My face is very sensitive to sun (because of this disease), and my face itches like mad every couple of weeks (it's chronic) and my face is really red and proned to break out. I have to constantly be on medication (doxycycline) to control my break out.
I want to ask a few questions:
1) I've never been to the doc about my eczema condition (it's not curable anyway), so, if I were to go now and ask him to write for me a letter, would it be too late? I'm also allergic to grass (my skin is very sensitive), so, should I ask him to write that in the letter (so that I can show the medical officer on that day)?
2) Am I supposed to tell the medical officers during my check up that I am on doxycycline and I need to take this medication for a long time to curb my skin? I've been taking doxycycline for two years running now and if I were to stop taking this antibiotic, my skin will revert back to its harsh state. If I have to tell the medical officers of my long term medication on this drug, should I show them proof that I've been taking this product for two years already and need to constantly take this drug while in NS?
3) Can I continue taking my long term medication while I'm in my PTP and BMT?
4) There are side effects from taking my medication (lightheadedness, nausea). Should I tell this to the medical officer? I do suffer from the side effects at times, especially if I do strenous activities after taking the medication or if I take it on an empty stomach.
5) Based on all the above factors, do you think I will be posted in pes A or B? or C? -
1) It would be better if you can look for a specialist and get a letter from him before the NS medicial checkup so it will be easier (but no guranette as CMPB MOs are well known for 'neow') for you to get PES C/E right away.Originally posted by Helinski:Hi everyone, I'm new here. I just received a letter asking me to book my medical check up. At first, I was all apprehensive and anxious about going to NS, but this thread has done an excellent job at soothing my nerves.
Anyway, I have a chronic skin condition called Eczema or Dermatitis that is basically a life-recurring condition that is pretty much incurable. My face is very sensitive to sun (because of this disease), and my face itches like mad every couple of weeks (it's chronic) and my face is really red and proned to break out. I have to constantly be on medication (doxycycline) to control my break out.
I want to ask a few questions:
1) I've never been to the doc about my eczema condition (it's not curable anyway), so, if I were to go now and ask him to write for me a letter, would it be too late? I'm also allergic to grass (my skin is very sensitive), so, should I ask him to write that in the letter (so that I can show the medical officer on that day)?
2) Am I supposed to tell the medical officers during my check up that I am on doxycycline and I need to take this medication for a long time to curb my skin? I've been taking doxycycline for two years running now and if I were to stop taking this antibiotic, my skin will revert back to its harsh state. If I have to tell the medical officers of my long term medication on this drug, should I show them proof that I've been taking this product for two years already and need to constantly take this drug while in NS?
3) Can I continue taking my long term medication while I'm in my PTP and BMT?
4) There are side effects from taking my medication (lightheadedness, nausea). Should I tell this to the medical officer? I do suffer from the side effects at times, especially if I do strenous activities after taking the medication or if I take it on an empty stomach.
5) Based on all the above factors, do you think I will be posted in pes A or B? or C?
2) Yes.
3) It's your rights to take your medication in NS as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. They cannot force you to stop your medication.
4) Yes and based on your condition you might get to downgrade.
5) Only the MO will tell but I don't think that you will be combat fit i.e PES C. However SAF's MOs is fond of putting ppl that are not combat fit to PES A/B. -
What is stand by universe and so on?
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It means standby everythings i.e bunk, bed, corrior, corrior, bedsheet etcOriginally posted by 01024G:What is stand by universe and so on? -
stand bys are usually conducted for the purpose of inspection - to ensure quality and standards are met. it could mean standby of operational equipment (making sure it is functional and operational), areas (making sure it has been cleaned properly) and so on.Originally posted by 01024G:What is stand by universe and so on?
it has also been used as a tool for the enforcement of discipline. for such cases, standbys are conducted on anything and everything that could possibly be inspected.
a standby universe can be said to be the mother of all standbys, as it means, literally, that the person conducting the standby can ask for any item or place or person to be inspected.
of course, punishment will be awarded for noncompliance or failure to attain a given standard. -
which pep will i go in if i'm hearing impaired???
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It means all of u hve to cut botak in order to hve e same look..."stand by universe."Originally posted by 01024G:What is stand by universe and so on? -
OKOriginally posted by jOhO:eheh we didn't dig, our ops doesn't involve us camping for too long.
but still we had missions for days, etc etc, aiyah u know lar, and yeah i guess it's just getting used to it.
not to mention footrot, ringworm, twisted ankle, knee, hip, shoulder, (insert joint here)
I say something after reading
1) I not need to dig and dig , just biuld some tent on a thing call M113
2) SBO aka SAF Bra
3) SOC aka Simple obstacle cource , cause I not need to take anymore
4) outfield exercise time - Bring two trash bag ( U will know why ) + some ( or a lot of ) extras and " illegal" food - me no carry , a ' guy ' call M113 carry 4 me
5) Commands for drill --what the hell is this ???
6) " New " word to learn = LPPL , similar to the LP used by Taiwan
7 ) Route march ah = put one pillow inside full pack --> 60 kg become 0.6 Kg . -
Hi... i'm new to this forum
my enlistment is on december and i have a few questions to ask...
do canteen sell beer? ( drinker here) -
Normally the mess would sell BUT! You as a recruit are not allow to drink non they will sell to the rest of u all guysOriginally posted by mudfreak:Hi... i'm new to this forum
my enlistment is on december and i have a few questions to ask...
do canteen sell beer? ( drinker here)