ABOUT YOUR ORNS ..... This serves as a quick reference guide, with summary of relevant and useful information on National Service, for you to read while on - the - go! Disclaimer The contents in this guide may not be as updated as the information that you can find via NS portal – NS Matters ( NS Matters | Homepage – please refer to the latest updates via its URL (non - clickable ): h t t p s ; / / w w w . n s . s g / w e b / p o r t a l / n s m e n / h o m e ) 1 Official (Closed) 1 Jun 2022 Visit MINDEF website to find out more details...... Official (Closed) 1 Jun 2022 2 3 Enhanced NS Ho using, M edical and E ducation (HOME) Awards with additional $2,000 cash credits across the three NS milestones. These cash credits will be disbursed to servicemen via the LifeSG App • From 1 Apr 2022, an additional $2,000 across three NS HOME milestones will be introduced – $1,000 at the completion of Full - Time National Service (FTNS) and $500 each at the mid - point and completion of ORNS. • It will be disbursed in cash credits that can be accessed via the LifeSG mobile application. • The cash credits can be used at any physical store, e - commerce platform and organisation accepting payment via PayNow UEN QR or NETS QR. These include heartland shops, hawkers, government agencies and education institutes. WHAT’S NEW .... Official (Closed) 1 Jun 2022 4 You can book your IPPT and NS FIT via the Manage IPPT/NS FIT via NS Portal NS FIT Programmes : NS Matters | NS FIT You can also undergo NS FIT virtually while you are at home! Useful Tips : • You can also fulfil your NS FIT requirements earlier by passing your IPPT at any time during your NS FIT • Fitness as a Lifestyle with Family and Friends via FIT@HPB Quick HIIT • NS FIT replaces RT (Remedial Training) • If you are eligible for IPPT and unable to achieve a pass, then you can opt for NS FIT instead • If you did not complete 10 sessions of NS FIT(inclusive of an IPPT attempt), you will need to take up 10 mandatory sessions of NS FIT in your next IPPT window Official (Closed) 1 Jun 2022 SMART ICT APP It serves as a one - stop Mobile Application that consolidate ICT - related information and services to enable in - camp administration in a convenient and engaging manner The RSAF has started the pilot launch of SMART ICT APP on a Flag - Party@NDP21 HK ICT and it was well - received by the participated Units and NSmen More Units across the RSAF Commands will be participating in the pilot launch on new Releases prior to full implementation in WY23/24 Official (Closed) 5 Release 1 Release 2 Release 3 ( New! ) SingPass Login In - App Feedback In - pro check - in (attendance marking) In - App Notification Commander Dashboard (Monitor PICT consolidated results) Commander Dashboard (Attendance Management) Announcement More new features in new Releases to come ..... ! Unit Profile Unit/NSRO Contacts Info Packing List ICT Training Programme Post - ICT (PICT) Survey IN THE PIPELINE..... 1 Jun 2022 Official (Closed) 6 1 Jun 2022 2 National Service HO using , M edical and E ducation Award 1 (NS HOME - 1) • $3,000 into PSEA • $2,000 into CPF - MA • $1,000 (Cash via LifeSG ) 6 NS HOME - 2 • $3,000 into CPF - OA • $2,000 into CPF - MA • $ 500 (Cash via LifeSG ) (Completion of 3 HK ICTs, or 5 ORNS years with at least 2 HK ICTs whichever is earlier) 9 NS HOME - 3 • $3,000 into CPF - OA • $2,000 into CPF - MA • $ 500 (Cash via LifeSG ) (Completion of ORNS cycle, or 10 ORNS years with at least 7 HK ICTs whichever is earlier) Official (Closed) 7 NS Relations Office Contact Us HRMC, ACC Changi Air Base Email: acchqns @ defence.gov.sg Admin Line: 6586 4017/ 4018/ 4157 HRMC, ADOC GOMBAK Email: Nil Admin Line: 6427 0793 HRMC, APGC Paya Lebar Air Base Email: hrmc_ns@defence.gov.sg Admin Line: 6304 5695/ 5583 HRMC, PC Sembawang Air Base Chong Pang Camp Email: Nil Admin Line: 6750 8521 (SBAB) 6318 4271 (CPC) HRMC, UC Tengah Air Base Email: ns_section_uc@defence.gov.sg Admin Line: 6761 2858/ 2863 HRMC, AFTC Airport Road Email: Nil Admin Line: 6461 8809 / 8810 AFNS, AMD – HQ RSAF GOMBAK Email: afns@defence.gov.sg Admin Line: 6768 2549/ 7462/ 2996 AFSC - AELD Airport Road Email: afsc_ns_admin@defence.gov.sg Admin Line: 6461 8927 1 Jun 2022 Chosen relevant NS Matters just for you..... 8 Official (Closed) 1 Jun 2022 “ In the rush to return to normal, use this time to consider which parts of normal are worth rushing back to.” Dave Hollis 9 Do you know it is mandatory to update your personal particulars timely (within 7 days!) via NS Portal ? Employment Contact details of self and family Do you know you can help save the Earth ? By acknowledging every SAF Call - ups, via NS Portal, MINDEF/SAF will save papers on mailing hard - copy SAF100 to you ! Official (Closed) 1 Jun 2022 “ An hour of planning can save you 10 hours of doing.” Dale Carnegie Prepare Supporting Documents ( e.g. work commitment letter, new employment letter, Retrenchment letter, Newly Registered Business documents, Employer - Sponsored training letter, Full - time studies letter, Exams letter, Internship/Industrial Attachments, Marriage/Honeymoon cert, New - born cert, Medical Grounds, Compassionate Grounds, Simultaneous Call - up, and Permanent Residency Overseas, etc..) Apply for Deferment, via NS Portal, with relevant supporting documents attached Receive application result. Approach your Unit / NSRO, should your application is unsuccessful, for assistance Steps 2 3 4 1 Give your Unit at least one month advance notice to process your request “ An hour of planning can save you 10 hours of doing.” Dale Carnegie Official (Closed) 10 1 Jun 2022 Push - ups Sit - ups 2.4 km Run Pass with incenti ve $500 $300 $200 Self - Train 1 2 3 Book IPPT Pass IPPT Voluntary*/ Mandatory ** FIT 1 2 3 Pass IPPT NS FIT / NS FIT@Home IPPT Birthday Window (12 months) NS FIT: To complete 10 sessions (which includes one IPPT session) “ Do something TODAY that your future self will THANK YOU for” 11 NS FIT: Replaces RT (Remedial Training) Note: If you are unable to complete NS FIT, you MUST complete it in next IPPT window * Voluntary FIT: Meant for NSmen who feel that they cannot pass IPPT ** Mandatory FIT : Meant for NSmen who did not pass IPPT in the previous IPPT window Official (Closed) 1 Jun 2022 “Things of Quality Have No Fear of Time” We always ensure payment is made to you in timely manner Employer Self - Employed Service Pay Make - Up Pay Opted for DIRECT ? MINDEF/SAF No NSman Yes A B C Income Tax Option Average Income Option Replacement Option Note : No SAF100 = No Payment Service Pay : is equivalent to NSmen full - time NS allowance, and dependent on their rank and vocation. It will be prorated on the duration of the Operationally Ready National Service (ORNS) activity NSmen are participating in. Make - Up - Pay : the difference between NSmen civilian income loss and service pay for the duration of the ORNS activities (e.g. briefing, LK/HK ICT, etc..) DIRECT : Direct Reimbursement to Employers of Claims for NS Training scheme If yes, your employer will continue paying you as per your company’s regular pay schedule and proceed to claim reimbursem ent for your NS pay from MINDEF/SAF Each option comes with its own pros and cons depending on your situation. Find out more about which option suits you best at Make - Up - Pay Claims for Self - Employed via NS Portal 12 Official (Closed) 1 Jun 2022 “ A healthy outside starts from the INSIDE.” ROBERT URICH Be mentally and physically prepared for ICT 13 SAF Health Screening Programme (HSP) Eligibility COMPULSORY for all IPPT - eligible NSmen (with PES A, B/ B1/ B2 and C1 status) aged 35 years and above Current Modality • Just ONE visit • Issue SAF100 for each appointment • No more fasting • Post HSP eCert via SAF eHealth portal • Can be conducted at assigned Medical Centre or SAF HSP Centre (at MMI, Kent Ridge) • HRMC schedules and books on behalf of NSmen 3 months prior to start of new IPPT window • Contact your HRMC should you need clarifications Coming soon... IPPT - eligible NSmen will be notified, via SMS, to self - book HSP appointment, via SAF eHealth portal, in near future........ Official (Closed) 1 Jun 2022 Celebratory Gift National Service Excellence Award New Born, Wedding The more the merrier... $15,000 + $2,000 (New!) $3,000 (PSEA) $2,000 (CAF - MA) $1,000 (Cash) $3,000 (CPF - OA) $2,000 (CAF - MA) $500 (Cash) $3,000 (CAF - OA) $2,000 (CAF - MA) $500 (Cash) Milestone Awards 1st 2nd 3rd NS Recognition & Awards 14 Note : In acknowledgement of the higher responsibilities that NS Commanders (Third Sergeants and above) shoulder, they will receive additional amount at each milestone. Note : NSEA recognizes good performance during In - Camp - Training or Training Courses with credits redeemable for vouchers. In addition, National Day Award (NDA) and SAF/FMN NSmen of the Year (NOY) Awards recipients also automatically quality for the NSEA. Official (Closed) 1 Jun 2022 Have A Nice Day! 15 Official (Closed) 1 Jun 2022