Basic Training Programmes enlisting under refreshed MCS
For pre-enlistees enlisting from October 2027 onwards
Last updated on 2 October 2026
If you are enlisting from October 2027 onwards under the refreshed medical classification system (MCS), you will be assigned to one of the three Basic Training Programmes within Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) or Singapore Police Force (SPF) based on your medical exemptions and Pre-Enlistee Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT) results.
Basic Training Programmes in SAF
Basic Military Training (BMT)
If you are posted to the SAF, you will undergo one of the following types of BMT programme:
Overview of BMT programme types, duration and enlistment locations
Type of BMT programmes | Duration of BMT | How your BMT helps you | Type of vocations | Enlistment location(s) |
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BMT programme 1 (Direct Basic Training) and 61 points or more in your Pre-Enlistee IPPT | 9 weeks | Prepares you for vocational training in combat vocations as well as fitness tests such as IPPT. | Eligible for all vocations |
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BMT programme 1 (Physical Training Phase) and less than 61 points in your Pre-Enlistee IPPT | 17 weeks (8 weeks of Physical Training Phase (PTP) prior to the 9-week BMT Direct Basic Training) | Improves your physical fitness before the 9-week BMT. | Eligible for all vocations |
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BMT Programme 1 (Obese) If you have gained (BMI more than 27.0) or lost significant weight (BMI less than 27.0) before your enlistment, please approach us for a medical review. | 19 weeks | Improves your physical fitness progressively while equipping you with basic soldiering skills and knowledge in preparation for vocational training. | Eligible for all vocations | BMTC in Pulau Tekong |
BMT programme 2 | 9 weeks | Calibrated physical training and adjusted field activities | Eligible for Combat Support, Combat Service Support, and some Combat vocations | BMTC in Pulau Tekong |
BMT programme 3 | 9 weeks | Training on basic soldiering fundamentals | Eligible for Combat Service Support and some Combat Support vocations | BMTC School V in Kranji Camp II |
Learn more about training activities in BMT and medical exemptions. More information about life and training in BMT can be found at the BMTC Facebook page (opens in new tab) and Instagram (opens in new tab).
Basic Training Programmes in SCDF & SPF
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Basic Rescue Training (BRT)
If you are posted to the SCDF, you will undergo one of the following types of BRT programme:
Overview of BRT programme types and duration
Type of BRT programmes | Duration of BRT | How your BRT helps you | Type of vocations | Enlistment location(s) |
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BRT programme 1 (Direct Basic Training) and 61 points or more in your Pre-Enlistee IPPT | 4 weeks | Equips you with basic skills to enable you to serve as a Civil Defence Rescuer. | Eligible for all vocations | National Service Training Centre (NSTC) |
BRT programme 1 (Physical Training Phase) and less than 61 points in your Pre-Enlistee IPPT | 12 weeks 8 weeks of Physical Training Phase (PTP) prior to the 4-week BRT Direct Basic Training | Improves your physical fitness before Direct Basic Training. The Direct Basic Training will equip you with basic skills to enable you to serve as a Civil Defence Rescuer. | Eligible for all vocations | NSTC |
BRT programme 1 (Physical Training Phase) - for pre-enlistees graded Medically Fit for Service (Obese) | 12 weeks 8 weeks of Physical Training Phase (PTP) prior to the 4-week BRT Direct Basic Training | Improves your physical fitness before Direct Basic Training. The Direct Basic Training will equip you with basic skills to enable you to serve as a Civil Defence Rescuer. | Eligible for all vocations | NSTC |
BRT programme 2 | 4 weeks | Calibrated physical training and training activities to develop fundamental Civil Defence rescuer skills. | Eligible for Service Support, Frontline (Support) and some Frontline vocations | NSTC |
BRT programme 3 | 5 days | Covers the following:
| Eligible for Service Support and some Frontline (Support) vocations | NSTC |
Learn more about training activities in BRT and medical exemptions.
Police Officer Basic Course (POBC)
If you are posted to the SPF you will undergo one of the following types of POBC programme:
Overview of POBC programme types and duration
Type of POBC programmes | Duration of POBC | How your POBC helps you | Type of vocations | Enlistment location(s) |
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POBC programme 1 (Direct Basic Training) and 61 points or more in your Pre-Enlistee IPPT | 14 weeks | Equips you with the knowledge, skills and values required for frontline operational and support vocations. | Eligible for all vocations | Home Team Academy (HTA) |
POBC programme 1 (Physical Training Phase) and less than 61 points in your Pre-Enlistee IPPT | 22 weeks 8 weeks of Physical Training Phase (PTP) prior to the 14-week POBC Direct Basic Training | Improves your physical fitness before POBC. The POBC will equip you with the knowledge, skills and values required for frontline operational and support vocations. | Eligible for all vocations | HTA |
POBC programme 1 (Physical Training Phase) - for pre-enlistees graded Medically Fit for Service (Obese) | 22 weeks 8 weeks of Physical Training Phase (PTP) prior to the 14-week POBC Direct Basic Training | Improves your physical fitness before POBC. The POBC will equip you with the knowledge, skills and values required for frontline operational and support vocations. | Eligible for all vocations | HTA |
POBC programme 2 | 8 weeks | Calibrated physical training and training activities to develop basic policing knowledge and skills | Eligible for Service Support, Frontline (Support) and some Frontline vocations | HTA |
POBC programme 3 | 12.5 days | Covers the following:
| Eligible for Service Support and some Frontline (Support) vocations | HTA |
Learn more about training activities in POBC and medical exemptions.