Singapore's Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen announced on Facebook today that the army has completed their review of the Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT) and has reduced the number of stations to three: 2.4km run, sit-ups and push-ups.
This means that NSmen will no longer be tested in areas like pull-ups, shuttle run and standing broad jump.
According to the Minister, the new format makes it simpler for NSmen to train for IPPT and for more to pass. "Many other militaries use 3-station tests to keep their forces fit," he said.
There will also be a new scoring system — instead of a pass mark for each station, points will be awarded and the combined points from the three stations will be used. This is so that soldiers who are weak in one area can compensate for it in another.
"There's a limit to how much you can make up, but I like this counting system because it encourages NSmen to max out on each station and it plays to the individual's strengths," said Dr. Ng.
When the new format will take effect, he didn't say, but Dr. Ng reveals more information will be announced tomorrow by Chief of Army Perry Lim.
Photo: Operationally-ready National Servicemen training for the IPPT; Dr. Ng Eng Hen Facebook
Singapore's Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen announced on Facebook today that the army has completed their review of the Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT) and has reduced the number of stations to three: 2.4km run, sit-ups and push-ups.
This means that NSmen will no longer be tested in areas like pull-ups, shuttle run and standing broad jump.
According to the Minister, the new format makes it simpler for NSmen to train for IPPT and for more to pass. "Many other militaries use 3-station tests to keep their forces fit," he said.
There will also be a new scoring system — instead of a pass mark for each station, points will be awarded and the combined points from the three stations will be used. This is so that soldiers who are weak in one area can compensate for it in another.
"There's a limit to how much you can make up, but I like this counting system because it encourages NSmen to max out on each station and it plays to the individual's strengths," said Dr. Ng.
When the new format will take effect, he didn't say, but Dr. Ng reveals more information will be announced tomorrow by Chief of Army Perry Lim.
Photo: Operationally-ready National Servicemen training for the IPPT; Dr. Ng Eng Hen Facebook