tanbk 4th Gear July 22, 2014 Share July 22, 2014 (edited) Wah. If I pass means I'm outstanding sibo? http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/7-10-nsmen-their-30s-fail-annual-ippt-training-expert 7 in 10 NSmen in their 30s fail annual IPPT: Training expert Operationally Ready National Servicemen taking the Individual Physical Proficiency Test. Photo: MINDEF By Leong Wai Kit Published: 8:50 PM, July 21, 2014 SINGAPORE — Seven in 10 National Servicemen in their 30s fail their annual Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT), and this failure rate rises as the NSmen age. This is based on the experience of a former head of physical training in the army, Mr Edwin Ong, who spoke to Channel NewsAsia following the news that the IPPT will be made simpler. It is unclear what changes will be announced, and when they will be announced. Currently, said Mr Ong, IPPT problem areas for NSmen are chin-ups, the standing broad jump, and the 2.4km stations. There are specific reasons the current IPPT stations are part of a serviceman’s training regime. The 2.4km run, for example, tests one’s cardiovascular fitness, said Mr Ong. “It tests how fit you are in terms of stamina, because your heart really needs to cope with the stress — and so it is a very good gauge of your overall fitness level.” This station is reportedly a problem for around seven in 10 servicemen. The shuttle run is a station where the aim is to sprint a total of 40m in two loops, bending and touching the ground (or picking up a block) at each turning point. “The reason is we’re simulating a fire movement,” said Mr Ong, ex-Head of Physical Training, School of Physical Training. “So when you get into a position of cover, you need to really place one hand in front and get yourself down, and prone yourself down to get yourself in a firing position.” Sit-ups, meanwhile, focus on another aspect. “It is important for NSmen because when we put on our uniform and our SBO (Skeletal Battle Order) or now the load-bearing vest, this will help us keep everything in hold,” said Mr Ong. As for chin-ups, National Serviceman Mohd Azfar feels they are still relevant because “when you have to do FIBUA (fighting in built-up areas) exercises, you will have to scale walls, which requires upper body strength. So I feel there’s no need to tweak this station, as it is very relevant”. One of the toughest stations is the standing broad jump station — fitness experts say about six in 10 NSmen have problems passing this station. “There are a lot of people who can’t really jump,” said Mr Ong. “One is that they do not have the strength and the power, and the second issue is their jumping technique.” Indeed, while it takes only about an hour to go through all the current stations, it takes about six weeks to get ready for the IPPT as it stands now. CHANNEL NEWSASIA Edited July 22, 2014 by tanbk ↡ Advertisement 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count-Bracula Twincharged July 22, 2014 Share July 22, 2014 Fight smart no need to be fit unless you want to challenge enemies in the 5 stations? Scrape the 2.4, running is bad for the heart. Go Google and see. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evillusion Supersonic July 22, 2014 Share July 22, 2014 Not saying i ever failed my ippt hor.....but wtf...of course fail lar....30 plus liao! Married...got growing up children....career just lifting off! But i neber failed my ippt......maybe bcos i had no career but just a simple job that is enough to provide for my family. Fight smart no need to be fit unless you want to challenge enemies in the 5 stations? Scrape the 2.4, running is bad for the heart. Go Google and see.got teeth can oredy right? Why u no avatar? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count-Bracula Twincharged July 22, 2014 Share July 22, 2014 Not saying i ever failed my ippt hor.....but wtf...of course fail lar....30 plus liao! Married...got growing up children....career just lifting off! But i neber failed my ippt......maybe bcos i had no career but just a simple job that is enough to provide for my family. got teeth can oredy right? Why u no avatar? I go take foto but come out no image leh. I don't bite but nibble. What your blood group?? Now sit ups how to cheat? Last time do 30 but end up 50++ 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evillusion Supersonic July 22, 2014 Share July 22, 2014 I go take foto but come out no image leh. I don't bite but nibble. What your blood group?? Now sit ups how to cheat? Last time do 30 but end up 50++ hahaha.....u neber use flash lar....so dark...maybe can try night vision wan! I am B+.....got spare bor? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toothiewabbit Supersonic July 22, 2014 Share July 22, 2014 (edited) I proud to say I passed all 13 years of tests, from Silber to Bronx to nothing but barely pass in my remaining few years. . Edited July 22, 2014 by Toothiewabbit 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabretan 4th Gear July 22, 2014 Share July 22, 2014 LOL, spot on. Once in my 30s....... my IPPT results were pretty darn consistent and impressive. Every year sure got payment of 200 over dollars. Not that I got gold or silver.....just that it is the money I got for attending RT. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count-Bracula Twincharged July 22, 2014 Share July 22, 2014 hahaha.....u neber use flash lar....so dark...maybe can try night vision wan! I am B+.....got spare bor? I spare you cos I don't like B+ haha.... IPPT category should be according to weight and not age. 2 guys same age but one fat one skinny, who do you think can pass IPPT easier? Skinny guy does 3 or more chin ups, you put a 20 kilo back pack on him and see how many he does. I proud to say I passed all 13 years of tests, from Silber to Bronx to nothing but barely pass in my remaining few years. . Same here bro. My platoon mates all damn fit but halfway thru the 13 cycles most of them fail IPPT except me. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myxilplix Turbocharged July 22, 2014 Share July 22, 2014 IPPT category should be according to weight and not age. 2 guys same age but one fat one skinny, who do you think can pass IPPT easier? Skinny guy does 3 or more chin ups, you put a 20 kilo back pack on him and see how many he does. Like that must also count height because taller people have to do more work to move the same amount of weight due to longer limbs Anyways looks like MINDEF have less payouts to make for the "medal winners". Huat ah! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toothiewabbit Supersonic July 22, 2014 Share July 22, 2014 Same here bro. My platoon mates all damn fit but halfway thru the 13 cycles most of them fail IPPT except me. Well done bro!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evillusion Supersonic July 22, 2014 Share July 22, 2014 LOL, spot on. Once in my 30s....... my IPPT results were pretty darn consistent and impressive. Every year sure got payment of 200 over dollars. Not that I got gold or silver.....just that it is the money I got for attending RT. ya me too....always get 200 until i got downgraded! But i know of 1 or 2 who got 400 every year until MR. The only odd thing about both are that they are smokers and love to run. For me i rather sit or lie down........hahaha! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF 4th Gear July 22, 2014 Share July 22, 2014 I own up........neber pass IPPT since school days.......... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evillusion Supersonic July 22, 2014 Share July 22, 2014 I own up........neber pass IPPT since school days.......... Wtf......hahahaha! which station u failed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurman Supercharged July 22, 2014 Share July 22, 2014 B4 30. Yes. Easier to pass ippt. Prob play football occasionally. After age 31. Same as usual 1 week b4 ippt then train once. And then take ippt and wowla. Failed 2.4km by at least a lap. Darn. Train a few times more include 2 more retries then pass and then from then on. Always jia lat jia lat. This yr also going to be a struggle again. B4 30. Yes. Easier to pass ippt. Prob play football occasionally. After age 31. Same as usual 1 week b4 ippt then train once. And then take ippt and wowla. Failed 2.4km by at least a lap. Darn. Train a few times more include 2 more retries then pass and then from then on. Always jia lat jia lat. This yr also going to be a struggle again. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baal Supersonic July 22, 2014 Share July 22, 2014 Like that must also count height because taller people have to do more work to move the same amount of weight due to longer limbs Anyways looks like MINDEF have less payouts to make for the "medal winners". Huat ah! I ever hear talks amongst bodybuilders that short guys easier to make noticeable gains as theres less length required to fill with muscles..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxus-MIFA9 Supersonic July 22, 2014 Share July 22, 2014 Wtf......hahahaha! which station u failed? He just couldn't pass the station of the Discipline Master.... Always keep long hair in school days ... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxus-MIFA9 Supersonic July 22, 2014 Share July 22, 2014 I own up........neber pass IPPT since school days.......... Yup.... the Discipline Master's station kana caught for long hair, shirt tuck out, whistling at girls, ,... etc ... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vid Hypersonic July 22, 2014 Share July 22, 2014 I belong to that category [bigcry] ↡ Advertisement 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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