2019 Poly students enlisment

[FlyinWhale]

I need help for clarification... Planning for holiday, call the army to ask possible earliest date for enlistment and they said after exams around February. But I thought it will be after final semester ends around mid April? Does anyone know roughly what the dates are for poly students (PTP and Enhanced batch)? Thanks!

edit: I signed on under the MDES Sponsorship scheme

 

[Calander]

I need help for clarification... Planning for holiday, call the army to ask possible earliest date for enlistment and they said after exams around February. But I thought it will be after final semester ends around mid April? Does anyone know roughly what the dates are for poly students (PTP and Enhanced batch)? Thanks!

edit: I signed on under the MDES Sponsorship scheme

see this link:
https://www.cmpb.gov.sg/web/portal/cmpb/home/before-ns/enlistment-dates

 

[FlyinWhale]

see this link:

thanks for the link! but there's no information on the approximate dates for poly students. a handful of my seniors enlisted in may/june or sept/oct this year, so im quite confused on why i was told poly students can be enlisted as early as feb

 

[Calander]

thanks for the link! but there's no information on the approximate dates for poly students. a handful of my seniors enlisted in may/june or sept/oct this year, so im quite confused on why i was told poly students can be enlisted as early as feb

do remember that u are not the only one who may have the similar question. nevertheless, it would be better if u can avoid planning to go overseas or long trips until you received your enlistment letter.

do also note that if u were to request for deferment and should it be successful, your next enlistment date may be much more later.

some enlistees even had their next enlistment scheduled to the following year due to deferment.

 

[reddevil0728]

I need help for clarification... Planning for holiday, call the army to ask possible earliest date for enlistment and they said after exams around February. But I thought it will be after final semester ends around mid April? Does anyone know roughly what the dates are for poly students (PTP and Enhanced batch)? Thanks!

edit: I signed on under the MDES Sponsorship scheme

You signed on successfully or signing on but dunno whether get it?

If it is the former, don't you have some HR people to ask?

 

[reddevil0728]

thanks for the link! but there's no information on the approximate dates for poly students. a handful of my seniors enlisted in may/june or sept/oct this year, so im quite confused on why i was told poly students can be enlisted as early as feb

Cause that is the possibility but not a probability?

 

[FlyinWhale]

You signed on successfully or signing on but dunno whether get it?

If it is the former, don't you have some HR people to ask?

signed on successfully. so far i've called the army recruitment centre and cmpb, arc person said earliest february for all poly students including those under schemes, cmpb said not sure cos i not considered a pre-enlistee anymore. other than that emailed arc for further clarification already, waiting for reply.

posted here as i was just hoping there are signed-on pre-enlistees/regulars that can provide some info

 

[reddevil0728]

signed on successfully. so far i've called the army recruitment centre and cmpb, arc person said earliest february for all poly students including those under schemes, cmpb said not sure cos i not considered a pre-enlistee anymore. other than that emailed arc for further clarification already, waiting for reply.

posted here as i was just hoping there are signed-on pre-enlistees/regulars that can provide some info

if ppl here give you the "information" you end up booking your trip based on this information, but end up the information is wrong and your enlistment date end up crashing with your trip date. how?

 

[FlyinWhale]

if ppl here give you the "information" you end up booking your trip based on this information, but end up the information is wrong and your enlistment date end up crashing with your trip date. how?

ahh true true. okaylah i guess must clarify crystal clear straight from them. thanks!!

 

[JohnCena88]

I need help for clarification... Planning for holiday, call the army to ask possible earliest date for enlistment and they said after exams around February. But I thought it will be after final semester ends around mid April? Does anyone know roughly what the dates are for poly students (PTP and Enhanced batch)? Thanks!

edit: I signed on under the MDES Sponsorship scheme

Hi, I can't answer your question. But out of curiosity, you never pass ippt can sign on successfully?
I thought sign on must at least a pass in ippt or silver?

 

[FlyinWhale]

Hi, I can't answer your question. But out of curiosity, you never pass ippt can sign on successfully?
I thought sign on must at least a pass in ippt or silver?

hello,

oddly, they didn't call for ippt. only went for medical and got my PES earlier than others. Another weird thing is my poly course cohort doing IPPT this December, but I didn't receive any email to do ippt at school on that day. After asking school advisor he told me to just come on that day hahaha.

 

[reddevil0728]

hello,

oddly, they didn't call for ippt. only went for medical and got my PES earlier than others. Another weird thing is my poly course cohort doing IPPT this December, but I didn't receive any email to do ippt at school on that day. After asking school advisor he told me to just come on that day hahaha.

you don't want to do pre-enlistment IPPT?

 

[FlyinWhale]

you don't want to do pre-enlistment IPPT?

no, my classmates received an email stating the date for doing pre-enlistment IPPT at school except me. I didn't receive any news from arc on my IPPT neither was i informed anything beforehand. So i'll just go take IPPT together with the rest. If anything comes up making it invalid worst to worst just do again i guess.

 

[reddevil0728]

no, my classmates received an email stating the date for doing pre-enlistment IPPT at school except me. I didn't receive any news from arc on my IPPT neither was i informed anything beforehand. So i'll just go take IPPT together with the rest. If anything comes up making it invalid worst to worst just do again i guess.

anyway can always go TPY yourself

 

[imdm21]

Poly sponsorship

Hi guys i really need help regarding this poly sponsorship thing as it seems pretty confusing.

im turning 17 ( just finished Os and got posted to international trade and business at NP ) and im thinking about going for the poly sponsorship program but im preddy confused about the bonds etc...

Q1. SAF POLYTECHNIC SPONSORSHIP (MDES)
The SAF Polytechnic Sponsorship (MDES) offers you full sponsorship of your studies at a recognised polytechnic. This scheme provides you with financial independence during your studies and guarantees a stable, rewarding and challenging career as a Military Expert upon completion of your studies.

Bond: Fulfil a 4–year bond after your studies*
^ those are what is on the website.
So do i serve for 4 years in total inclusive of the 2 years mandatory NS ?
Also, do i need to go for earlier BMT and when will it be? I heard that it will be on april but the thing is my school term starts on april 19 so i will miss lessons if i need to attend the BMT. Please clarify on this i may have some misunderstanding on this matter.

Q2. After i finish poly and go to army, do i sign on straight away to fufill my 4 years bond? And what will i be posted to given my poly course as i cant seem to find an army post related to my course ( International Trade and Business).

Q3. Is there any gratuity? If so, how much? i heard from my uncle there is some sort of gratuity after i finish my bond.

Q4.
Value of Award:
Full tuition fees and other approved academic charges
Monthly allowance of up to $1,150
Study bonus of $1,200 for each successfully completed semester without any failed module
Eligibility Criteria:
Be an existing polytechnic student or have secured a place there
GPA 2.5 and above
Have not repeated any semester
Singapore citizen or permanent resident intending to take up citizenship
Possess a strong interest in a military career
^ those are what i found on the site. So does my very first year in poly get sponsored by the army? Because i have already paid my school fees for this semester so will they reimburse the sum?

Q4. By going this route, i basically negated my chances of being in OCS as i have to become ME instead right?

Sorry for this long post but really hope some of yall can take some time to read and help me!

 

[reddevil0728]

Hi guys i really need help regarding this poly sponsorship thing as it seems pretty confusing.

im turning 17 ( just finished Os and got posted to international trade and business at NP ) and im thinking about going for the poly sponsorship program but im preddy confused about the bonds etc...

Q1. SAF POLYTECHNIC SPONSORSHIP (MDES)
The SAF Polytechnic Sponsorship (MDES) offers you full sponsorship of your studies at a recognised polytechnic. This scheme provides you with financial independence during your studies and guarantees a stable, rewarding and challenging career as a Military Expert upon completion of your studies.

Bond: Fulfil a 4–year bond after your studies*
^ those are what is on the website.
So do i serve for 4 years in total inclusive of the 2 years mandatory NS ?
Also, do i need to go for earlier BMT and when will it be? I heard that it will be on april but the thing is my school term starts on april 19 so i will miss lessons if i need to attend the BMT. Please clarify on this i may have some misunderstanding on this matter.

Q2. After i finish poly and go to army, do i sign on straight away to fufill my 4 years bond? And what will i be posted to given my poly course as i cant seem to find an army post related to my course ( International Trade and Business).

Q3. Is there any gratuity? If so, how much? i heard from my uncle there is some sort of gratuity after i finish my bond.

Q4.
Value of Award:
Full tuition fees and other approved academic charges
Monthly allowance of up to $1,150
Study bonus of $1,200 for each successfully completed semester without any failed module
Eligibility Criteria:
Be an existing polytechnic student or have secured a place there
GPA 2.5 and above
Have not repeated any semester
Singapore citizen or permanent resident intending to take up citizenship
Possess a strong interest in a military career
^ those are what i found on the site. So does my very first year in poly get sponsored by the army? Because i have already paid my school fees for this semester so will they reimburse the sum?

Q4. By going this route, i basically negated my chances of being in OCS as i have to become ME instead right?

Sorry for this long post but really hope some of yall can take some time to read and help me!

Q1
have you done your medical checkup? have you been offered the scholarship?

Q2
depends on what you signing on for?

Q3
Since you heard from your uncle, why don't you ask your uncle verify?

Q4
https://www.mindef.gov.sg/oms/arc/contact-us.html

Q4 - dunno why got 2 Q4
ME4-X and above is officer equivalent.

 

[-hollowman-]

Hi guys i really need help regarding this poly sponsorship thing as it seems pretty confusing.

im turning 17 ( just finished Os and got posted to international trade and business at NP ) and im thinking about going for the poly sponsorship program but im preddy confused about the bonds etc...

the Navy is holding a seminar regarding the Poly Scholarship (MDES). don't be shy to RSVP, you may bring an adult (preferably male and has undergone NS) with you so that he understands and help explain things to you even after the talk.

it is the best place to ask, honestly. regarding Q4, you can ask them when is the right time in future to pursue the Naval Officer/Naval Warfare System Engineer Scholarship if you so desire a commission. currently there are no seminars scheduled for these 2 schemes unfortunately.

https://www.mindef.gov.sg/oms/navy/careers/register-for-career-talk/naval-warfare-system-expert.html

(link taken from RSN facebook, not aware of similar talk for RSAF and Army)

 

[Go-Jek]

Any poly students graduating this May 2019 received their enlistment letter Liao?

 

[suprepulse]

Any poly students graduating this May 2019 received their enlistment letter Liao?

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