39 year old SAF regular dies after PT

[Atonchia]

Quite a lot of incidents in last 2 weeks.. 

RIP 

 

39-year-old SAF regular dies after feeling unwell following own physical training at Kranji Camp

Read more at https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/39-year-old-saf-regular-dies-after-feeling-unwell-following-own-physical-training

[Kopites]

So young!

[Karoon]

Why they must emphasise 'own'?

[13177]

Cardiac arrest again?! 😓

[Didu]

[Volvobrick]

1 hour ago, Karoon said:

Why they must emphasise 'own'?

There might be a difference in compensation - death due to service or not. 

RIP. And for the rest of us, don't chiong! 

[Ct3833]

1 hour ago, Karoon said:

Why they must emphasise 'own'?

it is for clarity to avoid doubts and speculations.

[ER-3682]

1 hour ago, Kopites said:

So young!

Heart Attack,no such thing as ''Young'',some as young as 16,also died from Heart Attack before.

[Tohto]

1 hour ago, Karoon said:

Why they must emphasise 'own'?

Own thats mean physical training not conduct by unit as a group.

Own time own target go training one.

[mersaylee]

R. I. P. Soldier

[Jusnel]

28 minutes ago, Ct3833 said:

it is for clarity to avoid doubts and speculations.

To cover the army's backside. 

"Ah, you see. Not we purposely tekan one ah."

[Windwaver]

Don't ever listen to your teachers in school about challenging yourself constantly 

[Didu]

I was thinking since he's a full signed on and it happened within camp when he's training to keep himself fit to best perform his duties, can this be considered death in the line of duty?

[zipping]

[Atonchia]

4 hours ago, Karoon said:

Why they must emphasise 'own'?

Meant nobody force him... 

[13177]

3 hours ago, ER-3682 said:

Heart Attack,no such thing as ''Young'',some as young as 16,also died from Heart Attack before.

Looks like heart underlying problem difficult to detect?! 

[Ct3833]

A couple of years ago I have a friend left us due to cardiac arrest in a squash court ,  another one  in a badminton court for unknown reason. So dont push ourselves too hard while having fun.

Edited February 27, 2021 by Ct3833

[Weez911]

Regulars are expected to pass their IPPT and they have to train for it at their own time. Since this happened in camp while the regular was doing his physical upkeep, I think SAF/insurer has to cough out some compensation. 

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"Compensation amounts for injuries or deaths arising from Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) training or operations are generally two to four times provided for under the national framework, said Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen on Monday (Nov 19, 2018).

He said the Ministry of Defence's compensation framework tracks the Work Injury Compensation Act (Wica) for workplace incidents but would generally offer higher amounts.

This is to recognise the risks borne by servicemen during military training and operations, said Dr Ng.

Welfare support is provided through grants disbursed from the SAF Benevolent Fund, which can be used to meet the immediate needs of the families of servicemen who have died, as well as for financial assistance to the family, he said.

Mindef also provides servicemen with $150,000 of Group Term Life and $150,000 of Group Personal Accident insurance under the Mindef/SAF Group Insurance Core Scheme.

Dr Ng said: "The premiums for these insurance are paid by Mindef, in recognition of our servicemen's contribution to national defence and security, and to strengthen our care for them."

Edited February 27, 2021 by Weez911