Army Dictionary

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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