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MINDEF Services > Register for NS > General Information > Medical Classification Centre
Physical Employment Status (PES)
The PES grading assigned is based on your medical condition and is used by the SAF in determining your vocation during your NS period.
PES A
Fit for all combat vocations (Full BMT).
All PES A and B1 will be followed by the L-Code (Land Deployability Code) as follows:
L1 – Fit for all field duties including frontline duty. Can be deployed in Manoeuvre vocations and be involved in direct combat.
PES B1
Fit for most combat vocations (Full BMT).
PES B2
Fit for some combat vocations. Required to take IPPT but can be excused up to 2 static stations in IPPT.
PES B2 grading will be followed by the L-Code (Land Depolyability Code) as follows:
L1 – Fit for all field duties including frontline duty. Can be deployed in Manoeuvre vocations and be involved in direct combat.
L2 – Fit for most field duties. Can be deployed in Manoeuvre vocations of Brigade HQ level units and above, and/or Combat Support vocations in frontline units of Battalion and above, and/or Combat Service Support vocations at all echelons.
L3 – Able to bear firearms and operate in a field environment. Can be deployed in Combat Support vocations of Brigade HQ and above, and/or Combat Service Support Vocations at all echelons.
PES BP
Fit for Obese BMT.
PES C
Fit for combat support vocations (Modified BMT).
Further subdivided into:
PES C2 – Do not have to take IPPT except Regulars who are required to take Alternative Aerobic Fitness Test (AAFT).
PES C9 – All servicemen not required to take IPPT.
PES C grading will be followed by L-Code (Land Deployability Code) as follows:
L2 – Fit for most field duties. Can be deployed in Manoeuvre vocations of Brigade HQ level units and above, and/or Combat Support vocations in frontline units of Battalion and above, and/or Combat Service Support vocations at all echelons.
L3 – Able to bear firearms and operate in a field environment. Can be deployed in Combat Support vocations of Brigade HQ and above, and/or Combat Service Support vocations at all echelons.
L9 – Able to bear firearms and protect themselves, others and property. Can be deployed in Combat Support vocations in Main Support Area, and/or Combat Service Support vocations of Brigade HQ and above.
PES D
Temporarily unfit for grading and pending further review.
PES E
Fit for administrative duties only.
Further subdivided into:
PES E1 – Able to participate in simple observance parades and LIFE activities.
PES E9 – Unfit for any forms of physical activities.
PES E grading will be followed by L-Code (Land Deployability Code) as follows:
L9 – Able to bear firearms and protect themselves, others and property. Can be deployed in Combat Support vocations in Main Support Area, and/or Combat Service Support vocations of Brigade HQ and above.
PES F
Medically unfit for any form of service.
