New IPPT System for ORNSmen

Key changes to the Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT) for the Operationally Ready National Servicemen (ORNSmen) have kicked in with effect from 1 April 2011. Are you aware of them?

Physical Conditioning under the guidance of the PTIs (Physical Training Instructors)

These changes form part of the overall framework to ensure a high level of physical fitness among the ORNSmen. To grant them greater flexibility to plan their training regime to improve their fitness levels, a new nine-month IPT (IPPT Preparatory Training) programme which runs from April to December has been introduced. ORNSmen who need assistance to pass their IPPT are strongly encouraged to voluntarily sign-up for the IPT and start the programme early in April; this allows them to enjoy the full nine-month window for the preparation.

On the New IPT System

There is an incentive for ORNSmen who sign up for the IPT before their In-Camp Trainings (ICTs) – they will not be required to attempt their IPPT during their ICTs, but will be allowed to continue their IPT programme. They have until to the end of the third quarter of the same workyear[1] (WY), i.e. December, to complete their 10 sessions of IPT.

However, for those who are not scheduled for ICT, or whose ICT is in the last quarter of the WY, i.e. from January to March, the IPT window will still end by December.

IPPT and In-Camp Training

ORNSmen who are not scheduled for ICTs in any WY will be required to attempt an IPPT within the same WY. 20 sessions of Remedial Training (RT) will be imposed on those who fail the IPPT. For those who fail the IPPT during their ICTs, they have to book their RT sessions online within two weeks from the end of their ICT, and complete the 20 sessions within a three-month period. Table 1 below illustrates the IPPT requirements in relation to both the ICT and IPT System

Personal Performance Target Standards

The Performance Personal Target (PPT) banding applies to ORNSmen who sign up for IPT.  They will be assigned a PPT banding based on their previous year’s IPPT results, with references drawn from the lowest scores for the corresponding IPPT stations, as illustrated in Table 2 below. Those who did not attempt an IPPT in the previous year will be assigned PPT Band 1.

ORNSmen have to complete nine IPT sessions and attempt their IPPT by the 10^th session. They will be deemed to have met the IPPT requirement for the WY once they attain the required PPT banding standards. For those who fail to meet their required standards by the end of their IPT, they have to attend another eight sessions of Fitness Training (FT) to be completed over a three-month period. Those who fail to complete the 10-session IPT by the end of December will be called up for the 20-session RT. Tables 3 and 4 provide more information on the respective timings and venues for both the RT and FT regime.

Stringent Attendance Requirements for both the Remedial Training and Fitness Training Session

ORNSmen should note that if it applies to them, attendance for the RT or FT sessions is compulsory. Failure to complete these physical conditioning sessions within the stipulated three months period will subject them to both disciplinary actions as well as further scheduling of the applicable RT or FT regime. This is essential to maintain an operational level of fitness.

To sign up for IPPT,IPT, RT or FT sessions, do visit the NS Portal at http://www.ns.sg. ORNSmen can also obtain more information from their respective unit’s Head Personnel.

[1] April – March. For e.g., WY2011/2012 spans the period 1 April 2011 to 31 March 2012.

 Notes:
1. NSTI – National Service Training Institute (Renamed from BRTC in WY11), CDA Complex
2. HTA- Home Team Academy @ 501 Old Chua Chu Kang Road
3. SAF FCC – SAF Fitness Condition Centres (Maju, Bedok and Khatib Camps).    
4. IPT is also conducted, for a fee, at both HomeTeamNS @ Bukit Batok and the SAFRA Clubhouse EnergyOne Gyms. For more information, visit the EnergyOne Gyms website at http://www.safra.sg/page.aspx?pageid=96, or contact HomeTeamNS @ Bukit Batok at 66654637

Table 1: Summary of the New IPPT System

 

April until start of Unit ICT	During ICT	Till end December (End of 3rd quarter of the WY)	January to March  (last quarter of the WY)
1. Sign up for IPT	Exempted from  IPPT	Attend 10 sessions ofIPTand attempt to meet the required PPT banding.	For failure to meet PPT banding,  to attend an 8-session  FT;

For failure to completeIPT, to attend a 20-session RT.2. Do not sign-up for IPTAttempt IPPTFor failure to pass IPPT, to attend a 20-session RT within 3 months after ICT.    
3.  Pass IPPT

N.A.

(Note: For those not scheduled for ICT, they should either pass the IPPT or complete the IPT by end of December.)

Table 2: Personal Performance Target (PPT) Standards

AGE CAT	IPPT STATIONS	PERFORMANCE BAND/LEVEL
		PPT 1	PPT 2	PPT 3	PPT 4
X	SIT-UPS (REPS)	22-24	25-27	28-30	31-33
Y		21-23	24-26	27-29	30-32
Y1		19-21	22-24	25-27	28-30
Z		16-18	19-21	22-24	25-27
Z1		15-17	18-20	21-23	24-26
X	STANDING BROAD JUMP (CM)	189-197	198-206	207-215	216-224
Y		185-193	194-202	203-211	212-220
Y1		180-188	189-197	198-206	207-215
Z		171-179	180-188	189-197	198-206
Z1		Not applicable for CAT Z1
X	CHIN-UP (REPS)	2	3	4-5	6-7
Y		1	2	3-4	5-6
Y1		1	2	3	4-5
Z		1	2	2	3
Z1		1	2	2	3
X	SHUTTLE RUN (SECS)	11.2-11.3	11.0-11.1	10.8-10.9	10.6-10.7
Y		11.3-11.4	11.1-11.2	10.9-11.0	10.7-10.8
Y1		11.4-11.5	11.2-11.3	11.0-11.1	10.8-10.9
Z		11.6-11.7	11.4-11.5	11.2-11.3	11.0-11.1
Z1		Not applicable for CAT Z1
X	2.4KM RUN (MINS:SECS)	13:41-14:20	13:01-13:40	12:21-13:00	11:41-12:20
Y		14:01-14:40	13:21-14:00	12:41-13:20	12:01-12:40
Y1		14:21-15:00	13:41-14:20	13:01-13:40	12:21-13:00
Z		14:41-15:20	14:01-14:40	13:26-14:00	12:51-13:25
Z1		15:01-15:40	14:21-15:00	13:46-14:20	13:11-13:45

 

Table 3: Timings for the Conduct of IPT, RT and FT

Monday to Thursday	1800hrs – 2200 hrs
Saturday	0800hrs – 1200hrs	1600hrs -  2000hrs
Sunday	0800hrs – 1200hrs
Friday and Public Holiday	N.A.
Remarks	IPT: 3 hours/session RT and FT: 4 hours/session

 

Table 4: Venues for the Respective Training Programmes

Centre	Venues
IPPT	NSTI (BRTC)	HTA	SAF FCC
IPT	NSTI	HTA	Fire Stations
RT/FT	NSTI	HTA

 

 

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