Recruits Handbook 31st Edition Updated Apr2012

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Published byMINDEFCentral Manpower Base (CMPB)3 Depot Road Singapore 10968031 st EditionPrinted & Updated in

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Information published in this booklet should be used as a general guide. Please notethat Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) policies are periodically reviewed and servicemanwould be subjected to prevailing guidelines. In the event of any doubt, servicemanshould refer to the relevant directives or consult their unit Manpower Officer.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior permissionof MINDEF.

In partnership with MINDEF Shared Services:

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The defence of Singapore is based on the concept of Total Defence. TotalDefence is made up of Social Defence, Psychological Defence, Civil Defence,Economic Defence and Military Defence. In Military Defence, the SingaporeArmed Forces (SAF) serve as an operationally ready fighting force to deter

others from attacking us. To achieve this, all able-bodied male citizens andpermanent residents must be trained to fight together. As and when the needarises, they will be called upon to defend Singapore.

You will soon be enlisted for full-time National Service (NS). During your twoyears of full-time NS, you will gain new knowledge and skills. Your training andexperience in the military will make you more mature, confident and disciplined.These will better prepare you for your civilian career later. You will also makenew friends from all walks of life.

To help you prepare for full-time NS, this handbook is specially produced togive you information on full-time NS and life in SAF. It also tells you your duties,rights and privileges as full-time National Serviceman (NSF). Details onpreparation for enlistment into full-time NS are also given.

We hope you find this handbook useful and relevant. For latest updates on NSmatters, please visit iPrepNS (information on Preparation for National Service)website in the NS Portal (at http://www.ns.sg/iPrepNS).

If you have further queries, you may contact us at the 24-hour NS Call Centreat 1800-eNSNSNS (1800-3676767) or email to [email protected] for assistance.

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Community Living

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Security & Discipline

More Information on the SAF

Service Benefits/ Welfare

5 U seful Tips Before Entering NS

National Physical Fitness Award (NAPFA)

Registration, Medical Screening,Deferment & Disruption from NS

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Oath&

Affirmation

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Allegiance

I, having entered the service of the Republic of Singapore under the

Enlistment Act, do solemnly and sincerely swear* / affirm that#

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a) I will always bear true faith and allegiance to the Republic of Singapore,

b) I will be ready, at the order of the Government, to rise up to the defence of theRepublic of Singapore,

c) I will obey the laws of the Republic of Singapore and the orders of my commanders,

d) I will carry out my duties with integrity, courage and commitment at all times,and

e) I will preserve and protect the honour and independence of the Republic ofSingapore with my life.

*For Christians#Delete whichever is inapplicable

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CNational Service (NS)

NS is the duty that every male citizen and Permanent Resident must

undertake upon attaining the age of 18. It is a means by which youwill fulfil your responsibilities as a citizen or Permanent Resident ofSingapore, contributing to the safety, security and well-being of yourfamily and the nation. It is a joint effort that you will make with yourfellow servicemen to protect Singapore and make our country a betterplace to live in.

You will be in the active service as a full-time National Serviceman (NSF) for 2years. The full-time NS training ensures that you are tough, well-trained andmotivated to defend Singapore.

Upon completion of your full-time NS, you will become an OperationallyReady National Serviceman (NSman). Your National Service as an NSmanwill end at the age of 50 if you are an Officer or have special skills.Otherwise, you will serve until the age of 40.

NATIONAL SERVICE AND YOU

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WNATIONALSERVICE?

You may question why we need to place such a high emphasis

on building and maintaining a credible and operationally ready defenceforce. Singapore is a very small island, almost completely lacking in naturalresources. Our most precious resource is our people, who have worked hardto make us the developed nation we are today. Our lack of resources makesus vulnerable as we are dependent on others for our most basic needs, includingfood and water. If these resources are not available, we would not be able tosurvive.

You may ask why we must have NS instead of leaving defence to the career

soldiers or our regulars. There are three main reasons:

In order to have a credible defence force, there must be a large numberof soldiers. However, the cost of maintaining a large army of professionalsoldiers is extremely high and Singapore simply cannot afford it.

a.

Given the small size of our population, having a big army of careersoldiers would mean competing with the economy for the limited financialand manpower resources available. This will affect the development ofour country.

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It is of crucial importance that an independent state possesses its owndefence force. We cannot depend on others or a foreign armed forcefor our countrys survival.

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PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT

If you are employed when being called up for full-time NS, your employer doesnot have to compensate you for any loss in pay. However, if you have beenworking with the same employer for a continuous period of at least 6 months

just before your enlistment, you can arrange to return to your job when youcomplete your full-time NS. This condition does not apply if your prior contractwith your employer had been to work for only an agreed, definite or certainperiod of time.

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NS REGISTRATION AND MEDICAL SCREENING

ChapterTwoRegistration, Medical Screening,Deferment and Disruption from NS

Below is a table on the various PES gradings and the correspondingtypes of Basic Military Training (BMT):

All registrants will be given a Physical Employment Status (PES) based ontheir medical fitness, which will determine the type of duties they are fit for. ThePES is graded from A to E. You will be informed of your PES grading after themedical screening. The PES grading is also used as part of the criteria forassignment of vocation.

Every NS-liable person will have to register for NS

and undergo a thorough pre-enlistment medicalscreening. The medical screening is conducted toassess each registrant's fitness for NS.

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MEDICAL CLASSIFICATION

For PES A & PES B1

- attained NAPFA Silver or Gold award

- attained NAPFA Bronze award, failedNAPFA test, or did not attempt NAPFA test

- 9-week BMT

- 8-week Physical Training Phase(PTP) followed by a 9-week BMT

For PES B2

- 19-week BMT

- 9-week BMT

TYPES OF BMT

For PES BP

- 9-week BMT

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For Obese (PES BP) Enlistees

Enlistees whose Body Mass Index (BMI) exceeds 27 will undergo a 19-weekBMT programme. This BMT programme is designed to help obese recruits tolose their weight and improve their physical fitness incrementally while equippingthem with basic soldiering skills and knowledge.

If you have gained or lost weight significantly that affects your BMI [weight (inkilogram)] / [height (in metre) x height (in metre)] before your enlistment, pleaseapproach CMPB for a medical review. You may be assigned to a different typeof BMT based on your BMI.

For PES A and PES B1 Enlistees

If you are fit for most combat andcombat support vocations and haveattained a silver or gold award atthe NAPFA test at least 2 weeksprior to your enlistment date, youwill undergo the 9-week BMT directlyand enjoy 2-month reduction in yourfull-time NS duration.

The BMT programme train all PESA and PES B1 recruits in basicmilitary skills and tactics. Thisprepares them for their post-BMTvocational training.

BASIC MILITARY TRAINING (BMT)PROGRAMME

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For PES B2 Enlistees

PES B2 enlistees will undergo a 9-week BMT programme that include customisedphysical training as well as basic combat training to prepare them for theircombat and combat support roles, such as signal operators and combat medics.

For PES C Enlistees

PES C enlistees will undergo a 9-week BMT programme that include lightphysical training and vocational training to prepare them for combat servicesupport vocations such as service medics and supply assistants.

For PES E Enlistees

PES E recruits will undergo a 4-week BMT programme which focus on NationalEducation, SAF core values, regimentation and discipline as well as vocationaltraining to prepare them for combat service support vocations.

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disruption in their 2nd year of full-time NS to pursue a Polytechnic diplomaor equivalent qualifications (e.g. courses at the Nanyang Academy of Fine

Arts (NAFA) or the LaSalle College of the Arts). This provision only appliesto those who have applied for one or more courses in these inst itutions prior to enlistment, but were not successful in any of their applications. Shouldthey subsequently succeed during full-time NS in obtaining a place at oneof these institutions, they may be granted disruption in their 2nd year of full-time NS to pursue Polytechnic diplomas or equivalent qualifications.

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If you have been medically graded fit for most combat and combat sup-port vocations (i.e. PES A/B1), you are encouraged to take the NAPFAtest to determine your level of physical fitness. Should you attain at leastthe NAPFA Gold or Silver award at least 2 weeks prior to your PTPenlistment date, you will attend a 9-week BMT and enjoy a 2-month re-duction in full-time NS. Those who fail to attain the required fitness levelwill have to undergo a n 8-week PTP before attending the 9-week BMT.

You can start to plan your NAPFA test schedule after your pre-enlistment medical screening. The NAPFA test is conducted at ToaPayoh Stadium every Wednesday (except public holidays). You are re-quired to make a booking via the NS Portal as follows:

NAPFA test booking must be made by every Tuesday before 12 noon inorder to take the NAPFA test at Toa Payoh stadium the following day.Please note that the NAPFA test is only valid for 1 year from the date oftest.

1. Log onto http://www.ns.sg.2. Select "Access eServices".3. Choose "Pre-Enlistees.4. Select "NAPFA Test".5. Click on "NAPFA Test Booking" from the dropdown list.6. Enter your NRIC and Date of Birth and click "Login".7. Proceed to click the test venue on the left.8. Click "Book" and fill up the information required.9. Select "Submit".

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DOs

Bring along your National Registration Identity Card (NRIC). Prepare for the test to prevent injuries and to achieve better results. Report at the test centre on time with the acceptable attires.

Have enough time to register. Change and warm up before the test. Collect your result slip before you leave the test centre.

DON'Ts

Do not take the test if you are not feeling well or are suffering from acuteinfection (e.g. viral influenza, chest infection) or injury.

Do not take a heavy meal less than 2 to 3 hours before the test. Do not bring valuables to the test centre. Do not wear any jewellery.

Points To Take NoteBefore You Take The Test

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NAPFA CHALLENGE STANDARDS FOR MALES(Revised 2006)

Gold Award Requirements: At least C grade performance in all 6 test itemsand a total of 21 or more points.

Silver Award Requirements: At least D grade performance in all 6 test itemsand a total of 15 or more points.

For full-time NS purpose, a bronze award is not recognised by MINDEF/SAF.

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National Physical Fitness Award (NAPFA)Challenge

The NAPFA Challenge contains test items that measure both health-relatedcomponents of fitness (i.e. cardio-respiratory or aerobic fitness, muscularstrength and flexibility) as well as performance-related fitness components (i.e.muscular endurance, muscular power, agility and speed).

The NAPFA Challenge is useful in gauging ones level of overall fitness at anytime. It is also helpful in identifying areas of weakness for remedial work andfor evaluating the effectiveness of an exercise programme that precedes thetest.

Lastly, it could also be used as a general test of fitness for safe participationin sports.

The six items in the NAPFA Challenge are:1. Bent Knees Sit-ups2. Standing Broad Jump3. Sit and Reach4. Pull-Ups /Chin-Ups5. 4 x 10m Shuttle Run6. 2.4km Run/Walk

The conduct of the NAPFA Challenge is subjected to the following test rules:1. All the six test items must be completed in one single session.2. The 6 th test item (i.e. the 2.4km Run/Walk) must be attempted last;

any of the other five test items may be attempted first but in the givenorder shown above.

3. A maximum of 2 5 minutes rest is permitted between any two tests(for the first 5 test items); a 15 30 minutes rest is permitted beforethe 6th test item.

4. Warm-up and cool-down exercises are VWURQJO\recommended.

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TRAINING FOR THE NAPFA CHALLENGE

The NAPFA Challenge is a test of overall physical fitness. As such, one mustnot only be prepared for it with prior training but also be free from significantmedical problems such as recent infection or injury. Those who are not sureof their health status are advised to consult a doctor before commencingtraining or attempting the test.

A brief description of the six NAPFA Challenge test items and specific exercisesto help improve performance at each of the station are available in the followingpages.

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CEnlistment

ENLISTMENT NOTICE

You will be informed of your enlistment date, reporting time and unit of postingvia an Enlistment Notice sent to you about 2 months before your enlistment.It will also contain other enlistment information for you. You may also checkyour date of enlistment via the NS Portal.

ITEMS TO BRING ON ENLISTMENT DAY

You need to bring:

- Your Summary of Medical Status letter(issued to you after the pre-enlistment medical screening)

- Your National Registration Identity Card (NRIC)- All previous immunisation certificates (including the health booklet, if available)- An inexpensive watch

- An alarm clock- Clothes washing powder/detergent- Basic toiletries (Shampoo, Body Foam/Soap)- Extra underwear- Swimming goggles (usage subjected to respective units training schedule and syllabus)- Nail Clipper- Slippers- Dark coloured plastic frames with spectacles hooks/band if you are shortsighted.

Bring additional pair if necessary.

You may also bring:

- An additional shirt and a pair of trousers- 6 or more clothes hangers- Handphone with fully-charged spare batteries (see paragraph on Usage of Mobile Devices)

You are advised NOT to bring:

- Valuables (Expensive Jewellery, Excessive Cash, etc)- Food Stuff- Image capturing devices (including camera handphone)- Mobile Phone Charger- Any military equipment purchased outside (e.g. rifle cleaning kit, combat boots)- Contact lenses which are not allowed during training

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USAGE OF MOBILE DEVICES

Mobile devices integrated with image capturing functionality are not allowed

to be used in MINDEF/SAF units. Usage of handphone will be confined tospecific times allocated by your unit so as not to disrupt training and to beconsistent and fair to others who have no handphone. There will also strictlybe no charging of handphone battery in the units.

ENLISTMENT DAY

On enlistment day, you report to your unit and exchange your NRIC for a SAFCard and identity discs. If you have lost your NRIC, you must obtain a

replacement from the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) before reportingto your unit.

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If you fall sick on enlistment day, you should consult a doctor immediately. If

you are given medical leave, please contact CMPB Enlistment Section at63733127 immediately and at the same time, fax your Medical Certificate (MC) toCMPB at Fax: 6 3733 1 73 . A medical review will be arranged for you, if necessary,to assess your fitness for enlistment. If you are not given any medical leave,please call CMPB Enlistment Section for further instruction. You are alsorequired to fax the hospital/clinic receipt to CMPB as supporting document.

You would be undergoing a solemn oath-taking ceremony and are required tobe PROPERLY ATTIRED , with proper shoes. You are not to report forenlistment in singlets, shorts, bermudas, sandals or slippers . This conditionalso applies to family members or friends who are accompanying you forenlistment.

Your family and friends will witness the oath-taking ceremony at the unit.Thereafter, you will proceed to collect your personal equipment after the oath-taking ceremony.

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CONTACT AFTER ENLISTMENT

As a recruit, you will be required to stay in the camp for the first two weeks of

PTP / BMT. You will be allowed to book out on the subsequent weekends ifthere is no training.

If your family needs to contact you, they can call your camp and leave amessage with:- The Manpower Officer (MPO)/ Staff Officer 1 (S1) or Orientation Officer (OO)

during normal office hours.- The Duty Officer/Company Orderly Sergeant (COS) office at other times forassistance in contacting you.

The contact numbers of your unit is indicated in the Enlistment Notice. You areto keep your family informed of the unit's contact numbers.

ITEMS ISSUED UPON ENLISTMENT Army Logistics B ase will issue you with the items found in the following table :

S/NO ITEM QTY

1 Bag Duffle: Nylon with Wheels 12 Bag, Drinking Water Storage 13 Bag Textile Black F/BMTC 14 Battery, 1.5V AA Size 45 Belt, Trousers: F/NO.4, Normal Size 16 Board Marker Black 17 Book Memorandum 18 Book Record: Interview Booklet 19 Book Record: Soldier Proficiency 110 Boot Combat Rubber Sole 211 Boot, Lace 112 Bottle, Water 113 Brush Shoe & Stove 114 Canteen Water Plastic 115 Cap Camouflage Pattern 116 Carrier, Small Arm Protective Body Armour: F/Body 117 Carrier, Small Arm Protective Body Armour: Groin 1

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18 Carrier, Small Arm Protective Body Armour: Insert 119 Carrier, Small Arm Protective Body Armour: Neck 120 Carrier, Small Arm Protective Body Armour: F/Water 121 Cloth Polishing 122 Compass Wrist Watch Type 123 Container Foot & Body 124 Cover Helmet, Camouflage Pattern 125 Cup Drinking Plastic Lime Green 126 Dressing, First Aid 127 Field Pack: Modular Pouches 128 Fire Sticks (4 in a bundle) 1

29 Flashlight: Xenon-Lamp, 2AA Dry 130 Fork Table: Stainless Steel 131 Garters: Elastic 132 Gloves: Half Finger, Leather Black 133 Helmet Ground Troops 134 Holder, Badge: Modular, Clear Holder 135 ID Cover 136 Information Guide: Personal Equipment 137 Insect Repellent, Personal 2

38 Jacket Filing Wallet 139 Knife, Folding, Multipurpose: W/7 Tools 140 Kit Toiletries 141 Mirror Small 142 Padlock: Combination 143 Paint, Face, Camouflage: Flat Black 144 Paint, Face, Camouflage: Light Green 145 Pan Mess Kit: Aluminium 146 Paper Toilet Roll 247 Pen Ball-Point 148 Plug, Ear: Universal Size 149 Polish Shoe, Black Polish Paste 350 Pouch: Water Bottle 151 Pouch, Fragmentation Grenade 252 Pouch: Large Utility 153 Pouch, Magazine: SAR 21 354 Powder Foot & Body, Medicated 255 Pre-soap Sponge 156 Raincoat Pixelised 1

57 Range Card A5 Size 158 Rope Toggle: 9mm Rope 1

S/NO ITEM QTY

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59 Rubber Band: Black 160 Sandals Man 1

61 Sewing Kit 162 Shirt Mens: Pixelised 563 Shirt, Utility: Round Neck F/SAF 364 Shoes, Running, Mens 165 Socks Universal Size: Olive Green 566 Socks: Physical Training, White Regular Size 267 Spool, Comms Cord 168 Spoon Table: Stainless Steel 169 Swab Small Arms Cleaning 1

70 Tag Identification Personnel F/NO.4 571 Tape Insulation Electrical Plastics 172 Tea Candle (6 in a pack) 173 Thermometer, Digital 174 Towel, Bath: Green 275 Trash Bag, Clear 276 Trousers Mens: Pixelised 577 Trunks General Purpose Black 378 Trunks, Swimmer Black 179 Turban Green (For Singh Only) 280 Vest Mens: SAF, Physical Training 381 Whistle Black 182 Ziplock Bag Large (5 in a bundle) 183 Ziplock Bag Medium (5 in a bundle) 184 Ziplock Bag Small (5 in a bundle) 1

S/NO ITEM QTY

You should try on your clothing to make sure they fit you. Subsequently,mark all your clothing and equipment with your name and NRIC

number so that they can be easily identified. Your embroidery nametag will be sewn on your uniform for you.

You should keep your clothing and equipment in good condition inyour wardrobe. Mend or repair those items that are damaged. If theycannot be repaired, you will be able to get replacements from thee-Mart using your credits. You will be required to pay for replacementsif you fail to maintain them.

For training purposes, you will be issued with your personal weapon.Your instructors will teach you how to use it and you must take goodcare of it.

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DISPOSAL OF PERSONAL EQUIPMENT

Proper disposal of unserviceable Personal Equipment (PE) helps to ensurethat SAF's security and image is not compromised. Servicemen are stronglyencouraged to return any unserviceable PE to any of the SAF eMart outletsor Army Logistics Base, located at 601 Choa Chu Kang Road Singapore699817. Alternatively, they may dispose their unserviceable PE on their ownin an appropriate manner such that they do not result in unauthorised usage.

Exchange or selling of PE for financial benefit constitutes an act of misapplicationand waste of SAF property. It is also a chargeable offence. e-Mart Credits are

issued to soldiers to facilitate easy replacement of their PE. Soldiers shouldnot expend their credits wastefully or exchange it for cash.

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Recruits Handbook 31st Edition Updated Apr2012