Little_prince Supersonic June 15, 2015 Share June 15, 2015 this must be the dumbest doctor i've ever seen. Cambridge no less. but I think that there's probably that this is not the whole story.... i wonder what juicy story is behind it. kinda reminds me of the case of the president scholar that got court martial and discharged from SAF. ↡ Advertisement 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vid Hypersonic June 15, 2015 Share June 15, 2015 I think the likely reason is that school was starting yet he can't get away from NS. If he didn't go for the course on time, he might have to forgo the chance of studying in a prestigious institute. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator June 15, 2015 Share June 15, 2015 mean he has to go back to army to serve another 18 months? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_prince Supersonic June 15, 2015 Author Share June 15, 2015 mean he has to go back to army to serve another 18 months? should be 18+1 =19 mths 18 months only the DB. plus need to repay the 1 month that he owe SAF 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_prince Supersonic June 15, 2015 Author Share June 15, 2015 I think the likely reason is that school was starting yet he can't get away from NS. If he didn't go for the course on time, he might have to forgo the chance of studying in a prestigious institute. i thought for MO/medicine course can always defer? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vid Hypersonic June 15, 2015 Share June 15, 2015 i thought for MO/medicine course can always defer? He's not going to be MO unless he went through OCS conversion course. That would be early in his NS life but he only left with one month so I don't think SAF will consider him for MO. However, I don't understand why he didn't defer. I could defer 3 months for my uni... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_prince Supersonic June 15, 2015 Author Share June 15, 2015 (edited) I think the likely reason is that school was starting yet he can't get away from NS. If he didn't go for the course on time, he might have to forgo the chance of studying in a prestigious institute. hmm. interesting read http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/press_room/official_releases/ps/2011/19oct11_ps.html#.VX5IEPmqqko From 1992, disruption for overseas medical studies was no longer allowed as the number of local medical graduates met SAF's needs. probably this was why he chose to awol... In 1990, an exceptionally bright pre-enlistee entered University at age 14 and was accepted into a PhD course in Cambridge before he was due for enlistment. MINDEF allowed him to defer his NS until he completed his PhD at the age of 21. wow. i wonder who was this tok gong kia.... how come by now pap still haven't call him back to be minister. lol Edited June 15, 2015 by Little_prince Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_prince Supersonic June 15, 2015 Author Share June 15, 2015 He's not going to be MO unless he went through OCS conversion course. That would be early in his NS life but he only left with one month so I don't think SAF will consider him for MO. However, I don't understand why he didn't defer. I could defer 3 months for my uni... typically from what i know, those doc that did not defer to study locally, usually after completing their studies, they will be sent for MO conversion course during ICT. regardless of previous vocation. i knew a guy that was a PES C clerk in NS, when i met him during reservist he already cpt as MO. lol. dun ask me how pes C go ocs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vid Hypersonic June 15, 2015 Share June 15, 2015 hmm. interesting read http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/press_room/official_releases/ps/2011/19oct11_ps.html#.VX5IEPmqqko probably this was why he chose to awol... wow. i wonder who was this tok gong kia.... how come by now pap still haven't call him back to be minister. lol The 1992 rule means long term disruption of more than a year. Short ones like 1-3 months should be ok Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vid Hypersonic June 15, 2015 Share June 15, 2015 typically from what i know, those doc that did not defer to study locally, usually after completing their studies, they will be sent for MO conversion course during ICT. regardless of previous vocation. i knew a guy that was a PES C clerk in NS, when i met him during reservist he already cpt as MO. lol. dun ask me how pes C go ocs Conversion course for MO is very easy one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_prince Supersonic June 15, 2015 Author Share June 15, 2015 The 1992 rule means long term disruption of more than a year. Short ones like 1-3 months should be ok ya that's true. i know a few poly batch that went uni also disrupted 3 mths. then go back to serve during school holidays. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic June 15, 2015 Share June 15, 2015 muz be a cbk that nobuddy in camp likes 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcscot 5th Gear June 15, 2015 Share June 15, 2015 I think he should have appealed and asked to be released early. I think SAF should not have been so strict with this ORD date. To miss this chance to study in Cambridge is a huge missed opportunity. He should have continued working there and renounced the Singapore citizenship. Why risk coming back? I am not sure if being detained creates a black mark on your future career in Singapore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picnic06-Biante15 Supersonic June 15, 2015 Share June 15, 2015 Still better than someone son keep deferring cos of PHD studies.... This doctor at least served 23 months .... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic June 15, 2015 Share June 15, 2015 muz be a cbk that nobuddy in camp likes i think so too people get disruption to go uni 3 momths (me included) this guy cant get a month? i believe mindef more than this joker DB! [pause] DB! allllllllllll the way!!! We like it here!! We like it here!! We found outswelves a home!! [pause] A home!! [pause] A home sweet home!! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff69 Hypersonic June 15, 2015 Share June 15, 2015 People say army very dark one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic June 15, 2015 Share June 15, 2015 (edited) Still better than someone son keep deferring cos of PHD studies.... This doctor at least served 23 months .... research sceintist? Edited June 15, 2015 by Mustank 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitanic 6th Gear June 15, 2015 Share June 15, 2015 It takes a certain personality to survive well in saf. btw you are able to defer even 1 yr 3 mths before ORD. ↡ Advertisement 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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