Can reservist be deferred?

You must apply for a deferment at least 10 weeks before your ICT commences. However, deferments are granted on a case-by-case basis and are not always guaranteed. If your application for deferment is approved, you will be exempted from the ORNS activities for that work-year.

Can NS be deferred?

Pre-enlistees can be granted deferment from full-time NS to pursue full-time studies only up to GCE ‘A’ Level, polytechnic diploma, or their equivalent. You can apply for deferment online during NS registration.

How do I check my NS deferment?

You can check the details of your past deferment applications under the “Manage Call-Ups & Manning” eService in NS Portal.

How long is SG reservist?

Here are the basics. From around 18 years of age, every male Singaporean citizen does two years of national service and remains in the defence forces (on a reserve basis) until age 40, or 50 if a commissioned officer. NSmen can be called for up to 40 days of national service every year.

When can you defer reservist?

You are to apply for deferment if you are unable to report for and attend your Operationally Ready National Service (ORNS) activity. Find out more about the application process, considerations for deferment, and the list of supporting documents which are required.

What is Singapore NSF?

1. Full-time National Servicemen (NSF) Compulsory for all male Singaporeans and PRs. To enlist at 18 years old. 2 years of training, including 3 months basic military training (BMT)

What happens when you defer reservist?

Deferring your In-Camp Training (ICT) may delay the completion of your ORNS training cycle. To keep up with your unit’s training cycle after your deferment application is approved, you will need to undergo Make-Up Training (MUT). Please check with your unit on your MUT arrangements.

Can I defer NS for overseas university?

If you are between the age of 13 to 16.5 year old and seeking to study overseas for a duration of in between 3 months to less than 2 years, all you will need to do is to apply for an exit permit to seek for NS deferment.

How do you defer?

How to Defer College

1. Apply to college before you take a gap year.
2. Get accepted and confirm that you will attend.
3. Send a letter or email to the college’s director of admissions and outline what you plan to do on your gap year / gap semester.
4. The admissions committee will evaluate the letter and grant / deny the deferral.

How much does reservist get paid?

The committee will conclude this year. Also as part of the initiatives, SAF operationally ready national servicemen (NSmen) will get a monthly base pay of S$1,600 for reservist activities, regardless of their employment status. This amount will be pro-rated for the duration of the reservist activity.

What is the maximum age for reservist?

The statutory age cap for reservist obligation is 40 for WOSEs (other ranks) and 50 for commissioned officers (lieutenants onwards in the SAF and the SCDF and police-inspectors and above in the SPF) and they are known as ex-NSmen.

What is NSmen Singapore?

After two years of full-time National Service, you will now join the ranks of Operationally Ready National Servicemen (NSmen) who form the backbone of Singapore’s military defence.