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Term |
Definition |
AFC
|
Army Fitness Centre. |
B
Term |
Definition |
BIVRS
|
Broadcasting and Interactive Voice Response System. |
D
Term |
Definition |
DIRECT scheme
|
Direct Reimbursement to Employers of Claims for NS Training scheme. |
E
Term |
Definition |
E1 PEP
|
E1 Physical Enhancement Programme. |
ECS
|
Expertise Conversion Scheme. |
Ex-NSman
|
SAF National Serviceman who has reached his statutory age. You are no longer required to participate in any ORNS activities. |
F
Term |
Definition |
FCC
|
Fitness Conditioning Centre. |
FFI
|
Fit for Instruction. |
H
Term |
Definition |
HK ICT
|
High Key In-Camp Training. ICT that lasts 7 days or more. |
I
Term |
Definition |
ICT
|
In-Camp Training. |
IPPT
|
Individual Physical Proficiency Test. |
IPPT Window
|
A 12-month period where you must attempt and pass your annual IPPT if you are eligible. The first window starts on your birthday after your ORD and ends a day before your next birthday. |
IPT
|
IPPT Preparatory Training. |
L
Term |
Definition |
LBV
|
Load Bearing Vest. |
LK ICT
|
Low Key In-Camp Training. ICT that lasts 6 days or less. |
M
Term |
Definition |
MR
|
MINDEF Reserve. Stage that you phase into after completing your ORNS. You will not have to take IPPT, and be called up for ORNS activities. |
MUT
|
Make-Up Training. |
N
Term |
Definition |
NPC
|
NSmen Payments Centre. |
NS
|
National Service. |
NSEA
|
NS Excellence Award. |
NSF
|
Full-time National Serviceman. SAF National Serviceman who is serving his full-time NS. |
NSman
|
Operationally Ready National Serviceman. SAF National Serviceman who has completed his full-time NS and is serving his 10-year ORNS training cycle. |
NS Home Awards
|
National Service HOusing, Medical and Education Awards. |
O
Term |
Definition |
ORD
|
Operationally Ready Date. |
ORNS
|
Operationally Ready National Service. |
ORNS year
|
A work-year where you have participated in an ORNS activity. |
P
Term |
Definition |
PES
|
Physical Employment Standard. |
PPT
|
Personal Performance Targets. |
R
Term |
Definition |
ROVERS
|
Reservist on Voluntary Extended Reserve Service. |
RT
|
Remedial Training. |
S
Term |
Definition |
SAF100
|
Official call-up notice, which will have your ORNS activity details, e.g. reporting date, time, venue, attire, etc. |
SAF HSP
|
SAF Health Screening Programme. |
Statutory age
|
50 and 40 years old for Officers and WOSEs respectively. |
W
Term |
Definition |
Work-year
|
Starts on 1 April and ends on 31 March of the following year. |
WOSE
|
Warrant Officer, Specialist and Enlistee. |
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