SAF BMTC School V: PES C and E Guide

[Food_Lover]

Last Update: 23 October 2019

The BMTC School V is located at Kranji Camp II. Recruits will undergo 9 weeks of BMT phase in School V. The 9 weeks BMT phase are stay-in course (unless you are medically excused from stay-in).

About SAF BMTC School 5
In School 5, there are three companies (Alpha, Bravo and Charlie). Alpha and Bravo coy are for recruits to undergo Soldering Phase for 4 weeks before assigned to the various vocation for vocational training. Charlie coy is for those recruits that undergo ASA (Admin Support Assistant) course.

9 weeks phases that recruit will be under-going
First Phase: Soldiering Phase (4 weeks) - Conduct in Alpha and Bravo coy.
Second Phase: Vocational Training (4 weeks) - Conduct in Charlie coy (for ASA), Clementi Camp (for ST), Sembawang Camp (Transport Operator and SA), and Changi Naval Base (Navy).

After 8 weeks of BMT training, Recruits will spend their 9th week back in KC2 for graduation parade's rehearsal at Infantry's parade square. Passing Out Parade (POP) will commence on the 9th week's Thursday.

Life in Alpha/Bravo Coy for 4 weeks
There will be 3 Metabolic Exercise and 3 Sports & Game exercise throughout these 4 weeks. For Week 0 and Week 1, most of the time will be sitting in the Multi-Purpose Hall (MPH) for talks (both external and internal). Be prepare to sit until your backside pain.

Other than that, it will be soldering kind of practice. (E.g: Foot Drills, Singing the BMT songs, Dismantling of SAR21, CPR courses; etc).

During training and lecture lessons, Recruits are not allowed to bring along their handphones. Failure to comply will result their phone confiscated. Still, there are some "clever" recruits bend the rules and did not get caught.

For those PES C enlistees (that are excused Live Firing and Grenade Throwing) as well as all the PES E enlistee, there will be tons of Admin Time from late Week 2 onwards. Meaning, you can stay in the bunk to sleep, use phone, play game, talk nonsense; etc.

Life could be quite mundane there. If you are a bookworm, be prepare to bring along a book!


Criteria for passing the BMT course
- During the first 4th week of Soldiering Phase, Recruits are only entitled to 4 days of Medical Leave (MC). If recruits takes more than 4 days of MC will immediately Out Of Course (OOC).
- During the next subsequent 4 weeks of vocational training, Recruits will be given to 4 days of Medical Leave as well. Anything more than 4 days will result you to be OOC in vocational training.
- For PES C Recruits only: They must pass the Live Firing Test (both theory and practical test).


Life in BMTC School V (for Stay-in Personnel)
0530: Wake Up from Bed for wash-up
0545: Fall in for BreakFast
0630: Area Cleaning
0745: Fall in for First Parade
0800: Commencement of First Parade
1800~1930: Last Parade
1930~2230: Admin Time (for you to shower, wash your laundry; etc)
2230: Lights Off

Note:
• Recruits that are excused stay-in can leave company line immediately after Last Parade.
• For PES C recruits (that are not excused firearm or Grenade Throwing), on some days you sleep as early as 2100 and wake up as early as 0430 for Live Firing at Pasir Laba Camp and Grenade Throwing at Tekong (depending on your OC's routine orders.)

What will life be after you graduated from BMTC School V?
Recruits will be given 1 week of block leave before posting out to unit. At the end of block leave, Recruit will be notified on their posting unit via NSPortal.

Is the Section Commander and Enciks there friendly?
Your direct superior in BMTC School V are usually friendly and reasonable. Section Commanders are the usual 3SG NSF, Platoon Sergeants are the usual 1SG Regular, Company Sergeant Majors are either 2WO or 3WO rank, Enciks are 1WO and above, OC are in their Master Warrant Officer rank or Cpt/Major Rank.

What will you be issued in the first day of Enlistment?
Please refer to the photo below:


Note: No wall-charger is allowed in camp. If you got caught using SAF's Wall Plug, you may get charged (during MP raid) or your OC will charge you. Remember bring sufficient amount of Powerbank.

Welfare & Benefits
- Unlimited amount of MC: Recruits will be given unlimited days of MC. But if you try to keng and abuse the given days of MC, you will be OOC.
- 14 days of Annual Leave: Recruits will be given 14 days of Annual Leave per work years. Recruits enlist after Jan each year will have their Leave pro-rated.
- $40 Spectacles Claim: Recruits are able to claim up to $40 on their Spectacles. Date of the Receipt must be on/after your enlistment date to be eligible for claim.
- Medical Benefits: Recruits that seek medical treatment in the Government Hospital and Polyclinics are free. Recruits are to flash 11B to the Hospital. For Private Hospital and Clinic, the amount you can claim from SAF is up to $20 per visit.

If you have other enquires or doubt, please post your enquires here. I will try my best to answer.

 

[sohcheekeong]

Thanks. This guide is very comprehensive and useful!

 

[Chao_Ah_Tiong]

I wonder if they are occupying the former 41SAR buildings inside Kranji Camp?

While others are situated in an ulu outer island, they are situated next to a HDB town within walking distance from Yew Tee MRT. What a contrast.

 

[Food_Lover]

I wonder if they are occupying the former 41SAR buildings inside Kranji Camp?

While others are situated in an ulu outer island, they are situated next to a HDB town within walking distance from Yew Tee MRT. What a contrast.

Yes, you are right.

41SAR moved out to the new camp last year. School 5 took over the old building in KC2. That's why the environment in School 5 is somehow run-down. The bunk is dusty and old.

If you walk from Yew Tee MRT Stn to School 5, it will be 15-20 minutes walk. Tiring.