Camrysfa Turbocharged October 12, 2014 Share October 12, 2014 SAF Volunteer Corps to open applications tomorrow Only Permanent Residents (PR) and Singaporeans who are not liable for National Service are eligible to join the SAFVC as volunteers. This includes women, first generation PRs and new citizens. They are also required to between 18 to 45 years of age. http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/saf-volunteer-corps-open-applications-tomorrow SINGAPORE – Applications for the new SAF Volunteer Corps (SAFVC) will open tomorrow, announced the Singapore Armed Forces today (Oct 12). Prospective volunteers can apply via the SAFVC website or through hard copy forms at the Central Manpower Base. The first batch of trainees will then undergo three to four weeks of training session starting next March. New volunteers are given options to take the training continuously on weekdays or in modular form over a series of weekends. Upon completing the training, volunteers will be deployed to active units to serve alongside national servicemen. They will also be liable to call-ups and deployments of around seven days of service annually. Speaking to reporters at Maju Camp, where the unit is headquartered, SAFVC commander Colonel (COL) Mike Tan stressed that volunteering is an important commitment, even as efforts has been made allow the broader community to contribute to defence. “The moment you put on your uniform, and you proclaim that you are ready to be deployed, and you are deployed indeed, we will expect you to uphold our ethos and our military professionalism,” said COL Tan. The SAF plans to recruit 100 to 150 volunteers over a year through three recruitment drives. Volunteer trainees for the first intake in March will be trained on weekdays and be required to stay-in inside camps. The second intake, which will commerce after the first intake, will train volunteers on weekends. For the third intake, its nature will depend on demand. The training consists at least two phases. The first, a two-week training programme, enables volunteers to develop a basic understanding of defence. Trainees then progress to a one-week qualification training where volunteers will be prepared for their specific future roles. Lastly, for volunteers slated for more demanding roles, such as the auxiliary security trooper, they will undergo one more week of advanced training, making it a total of four weeks. A variety of roles in the land, sea and air forces, ranging from combat to non-combat, are available for volunteers. The auxiliary security trooper, for example, will be armed with rifles and accompany SAF soldiers protecting key installations such as Changi Airport. Also available are specialist roles such as engineers, legal specialist staff, medical trainers, infomedia staff and defence psychologists. Volunteers could be deployed to sea as naval operations officers on Landing Ship Tanks. Only Permanent Residents (PR) and Singaporeans who are not liable for National Service are eligible to join the SAFVC as volunteers. This includes women, first generation PRs and new citizens. They are also required to between 18 to 45 years of age. Applicants will have to fulfil pre-requisites for the role applied, as well as go through an interview and medical screening. Successful applicants will receive a letter of enlistment, a SAF card and will be required to take an Oath of Allegiance. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolicense Turbocharged October 12, 2014 Share October 12, 2014 (edited) what a joke maybe should have membership drive: join AWARE compulsory join SAF VC Edited October 12, 2014 by Nolicense Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benarsenal Turbocharged October 12, 2014 Share October 12, 2014 I want to see how many people actually sign up. I'm guessing won't be many. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evillusion Supersonic October 12, 2014 Share October 12, 2014 Must make AWARE aware of this programme......its good for those who have nothing much to do to volunteer! I want to see how many people actually sign up. I'm guessing won't be many.i want to....but i am over the maximum age limit to volunteer.....sad.....my reservist unit dont want me......safvc also dont want me.......huk....huk...huk! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scion Turbocharged October 12, 2014 Share October 12, 2014 hahaha... let's see how many PRs and new citizens sign up voluntarily Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic October 12, 2014 Share October 12, 2014 Anyone who signs up, needs to get their head checked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturtles 6th Gear October 12, 2014 Share October 12, 2014 Anyone who signs up, needs to get their head checked. I'm sure people the with likes of Yang Yin will be the first in queue to show their 'love' for this adopted country. Of course, there will be a genuine few who truly love here for what it stands for, or compared to their choice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toothiewabbit Supersonic October 12, 2014 Share October 12, 2014 (edited) PRs signing up get fast tracked to citizenship? Can't imagine the look of their faces when they are introduced to things like SOC, 10km endurance runs, Pasir Laba Infantry assault course ..... btw, these training still exist arnot har? LOL . Edited October 12, 2014 by Toothiewabbit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolicense Turbocharged October 12, 2014 Share October 12, 2014 PRs signing up get fast tracked to citizenship? Can't imagine the look of their faces when they are introduced to things like SOC, 10km endurance runs, Pasir Laba Infantry assault course ..... btw, these training still exist arnot har? LOL . no lar.. 2 weeks do what training? and do jagar job need 2 more weeks.. more like outsourcing for doctor and IT specialist jobs.. even LST can take VC also? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vid Hypersonic October 12, 2014 Share October 12, 2014 Is it to make people who served feel better? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic October 12, 2014 Share October 12, 2014 No, actually the opposite! Having served NS, I rather see Singaporeans serving it and not anybody else. If you really want to serve, be a Singaporean first and take up the real NS like any other Singaporeans. Is it to make people who served feel better? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vega Turbocharged October 12, 2014 Share October 12, 2014 need to pass ippt or not? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aukang 6th Gear October 12, 2014 Share October 12, 2014 Anyone who signs up, needs to get their head checked. Actually, i think this move gives those who want to serve in uniform but don't want to do it day to day everyday a chance to serve. It's also a good opportunity to see how the SAF works behind the scene. Then they will know how xiong it is sometimes and be more sympathetic to NSFs and NSmen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic October 12, 2014 Share October 12, 2014 can fail never mind. need to pass ippt or not? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeniz Turbocharged October 12, 2014 Share October 12, 2014 No, actually the opposite! Having served NS, I rather see Singaporeans serving it and not anybody else. If you really want to serve, be a Singaporean first and take up the real NS like any other Singaporeans. Will these VCs actually go to the frontline to fight in the event of a war? I hope they don't only treat this as a secondary school NCC ECA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavver 4th Gear October 12, 2014 Share October 12, 2014 Will camp for choibu SVC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vega Turbocharged October 12, 2014 Share October 12, 2014 so both male and female all sleep in the same bunk? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeniz Turbocharged October 12, 2014 Share October 12, 2014 Will camp for choibu SVC. You may have to wait long long, my friend. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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