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Abbreviations
NS
Mandatory conscription for male Singapore citizens and permanent residents.
SAF
Singapore Armed Forces: The military arm responsible for Singapore's defense.
NSF
National Serviceman: A full-time conscript serving National Service.
ORD
Operationally Ready Date: The date marking the end of full-time NS.
ORNS
Operationally Ready National Service: The reservist phase after ORD.
BMT
Basic Military Training: Initial training undergone by new recruits.
BMT(C)
Basic Military Training Centre: Facility where BMT takes place.
POP
Passing Out Parade: Ceremony marking the end of BMT.
ICT
In-Camp Training: Annual training exercises for operationally ready NSmen.
IPPT
Individual Physical Proficiency Test: SAF's physical fitness test.
PTP
Physical Training Phase: Additional BMT for those who didn't attempt or pass IPPT before enlistment.
FTP
Field Training Programme: Outdoor exercises and training in the field.
ATP
Annual Training Period: Yearly training period for operationally ready NSmen.
OCS
Officer Cadet School: Trains officers; graduates become 2LT.
SCS
Specialist Cadet School: Trains specialists (NCOs); graduates become 3SG.
PES
Physical Employment Standards: Medical classification for service suitability.
AWOL
Absent Without Leave: Being absent from duty without approval.
DB
Detention Barracks