About your orns ….. - HO WENG LEONG

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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 Jun 2022 Official (Closed) 1 Visit MINDEF website to find out more details…… 1 Jun 2022 Official (Closed) 2 WHAT’S NEW …. Enhanced NS Housing, Medical and Education (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. 1 Jun 2022 Official (Closed) 3 • 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 You can also undergo NS FIT virtually while you are at home! You can book your IPPT and NS FIT via the Manage IPPT/NS FIT via NS Portal NS FIT Programmes: NS Matters | NS FIT 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. 1 Jun 2022 Official (Closed) 4 IN THE PIPELINE….. 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 Release 1 Release 2 Release 3 (New!) SingPass Login In-App Feedback In-pro check-in (attendance marking) In-App Notification Commander Dashboard Commander Dashboard (Monitor PICT consolidated results) (Attendance Management) Announcement Unit Profile Unit/NSRO Contacts Info More new features in new Releases to come ….. ! Packing List ICT Training Programme Post-ICT (PICT) Survey 5 Official (Closed) 1 Jun 2022 2 National Service HOusing, Medical and Education 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) 6 Official (Closed) 1 Jun 2022 NS Relations Office Contact Us HRMC, ACC Email: acchqns@defence.gov.sg Changi Air Base Admin Line: 6586 4017/ 4018/ 4157 HRMC, ADOC Email: Nil GOMBAK Admin Line: 6427 0793 HRMC, APGC Email: hrmc_ns@defence.gov.sg Paya Lebar Air Base Admin Line: 6304 5695/ 5583 HRMC, PC Email: Nil Sembawang Air Base Admin Line: 6750 8521 (SBAB) Chong Pang Camp 6318 4271 (CPC) HRMC, UC Email: ns_section_uc@defence.gov.sg Tengah Air Base Admin Line: 6761 2858/ 2863 HRMC, AFTC Email: Nil Airport Road Admin Line: 6461 8809 / 8810 AFNS, AMD – Email: afns@defence.gov.sg HQ RSAF GOMBAK Admin Line: 6768 2549/ 7462/ 2996 AFSC-AELD Email: afsc_ns_admin@defence.gov.sg Airport Road Admin Line: 6461 8927 1 Jun 2022 Official (Closed) 7 Chosen relevant NS Matters just for you….. 1 Jun 2022 Official (Closed) 8 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 ! Do you know it is mandatory to update your personal particulars timely (within 7 days!) via NS Portal ? Contact details of self Employment and family “ In the rush to return to normal, use this time to Dave Hollis consider which parts of normal are worth rushing back to.” 1 Jun 2022 Official (Closed) 9 Steps Give your Unit at least one month advance 1 notice to process your request Prepare Supporting Documents (e.g. work commitment letter, new employment letter, Retrenchment letter, Newly Registered Business documents, Employer-Sponsored training letter, 2 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..) 3 Apply for Deferment, via NS Portal, with relevant supporting documents attached Receive application result. Approach your Unit 4 / NSRO, should your application is unsuccessful, for assistance ““An Anhour hourof ofplanning planningcan can save saveyou you10 10hours hoursof of Dale Carnegie Dale Carnegie doing.” doing.” 1 Jun 2022 Official (Closed) 10 Push-ups 2.4 km Run Sit-ups IPPT Birthday Window (12 months) 1 2 3 Self-Train Book IPPT Pass IPPT NS FIT: To complete 10 NS FIT: Replaces RT (Remedial Training) NS FIT / NS sessions (which includes one IPPT session) FIT@Home 1 2 3 Voluntary*/ Pass IPPT Mandatory ** FIT 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 Pass with incenti ve $500 $300 $200 “ Do something TODAY that your future self will THANK YOU for” 1 Jun 2022 Official (Closed) 11 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 Service Pay National Service (ORNS) activity NSmen are participating in. Note: No SAF100 = No Make-Up-Pay: the difference between NSmen civilian income loss Payment and service pay for the duration of the ORNS activities (e.g. briefing, LK/HK ICT, etc..) Make-Up Pay Self-Employed Employer DIRECT: Direct Reimbursement to Employers of Claims for NS Training Income Tax scheme A Option Opted for DIRECT No ? Average Income B Option Yes If yes, your MINDEF/SAF employer Replacement will continue C Option paying you as per your Each option comes with company’s its own pros and cons regular pay depending on your schedule situation. Find out more NSman and about which option suits proceed to you best at Make-Up- claim Pay Claims for Self- reimbursem Employed via NS Portal ent for your NS pay from MINDEF/SAF We always ensure “Things of Quality Have No payment is Fear of Time” made to you in timely manner 1 Jun 2022 Official (Closed) 12 SAF Health Screening Programme (HSP) Eligibility Current Modality Coming soon… COMPULSORY • Just ONE visit for all IPPT- • Issue SAF100 for each IPPT-eligible NSmen will eligible NSmen appointment be notified, via SMS, to (with PES A, B/ • No more fasting self-book HSP B1/ B2 and C1 • Post HSP eCert via SAF appointment, via SAF status) aged 35 eHealth portal eHealth portal, in near years and • Can be conducted at future…….. above 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 Be mentally and physically prepared for ICT “ A healthy outside starts from the INSIDE.” ROBERT URICH 1 Jun 2022 Official (Closed) 13 NS Recognition & Awards Milestone Awards $15,000 + $2,000 (New!) 1st 2nd 3rd $3,000 (PSEA) $3,000 (CPF-OA) $3,000 (CAF-OA) $2,000 (CAF-MA) $2,000 (CAF-MA) $2,000 (CAF-MA) $1,000 (Cash) $500 (Cash) $500 (Cash) Note: In acknowledgement of the higher responsibilities that NS Commanders (Third Sergeants and above) shoulder, they will receive additional amount at each milestone. Celebratory Gift New Born, Wedding The more the merrier… National Service Excellence Award 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. 1 Jun 2022 Official (Closed) 14 Have A Nice Day! 1 Jun 2022 Official (Closed) 15