All You Need To Know About NS Men Reservist Bonuses - SAF, SPF & SCDF
Who ever said service doesn’t come with its rewards?
To all NSmen out there, your sacrifices have not been in vain!
TL;DR: All Bonuses for NS Men from SAF, SPF & SCDF
| Activity | Rewards |
|---|---|
| 1st Milestone | $3,000/$3,500 into PSEA $2,000 into CPF MA |
| 2nd Milestone | $3,000/$3,500 into CPF OA $2,000 iunto CPF MA |
| 3rd Milestone | $3,000/$3,500 into CPF OA $2,000 iunto CPF MA |
| 6 HK ICTs & 10 ORNS YRS | SAF National Service Medal Gift Watch |
| 7 HK ICTs & 10 ORNS YRS | Certificate of Appreciation |
| National Day Award | $200 UNIQREWARDS credits |
| SAF NS Men of the yr | |
| Formation NS men of the yr | |
| Top 10% performers in ICT & training courses | |
| Top 20% performers in ICT & training courses | $100 UNIQREWARDS credits |
| Current/Ex NS men | $1,500 tax relief per yr (1) |
| Participated in any ORNs activities in 1 yr | Additional $1,500 (2) |
| NS Man Key Appointment Holder | Additional $2,000 on top of (1) or (2) |
| Marriage Solemnisation | $100 UNIQREWARDS credits |
| Newborn Child | |
| Adoption | |
| IPPT Gold | $500 |
| IPPT Silver | $300 |
| IPPT Pass with Incentive | $200 |
| Marksman | $200 |
Eligibility
To check if you’re eligible for reservist bonuses, all you need to do is to take note of 3 simple milestones
- First Milestone – Completion of full-time NS (ORD)
- Second Milestone – Completion of 3 High Key ICTs or Completion fo 5 ORNS (with 2 High Keys)
- Third Milestone – Completion of 10 ORNS (with 7 High Keys)
Non-Commanders
| SAF | 1st Milestone | 2nd Milestone | 3rd Milestone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Commanders | $3000 into Post Secondary Education Account $2000 into CPF Medisave Account | $3,000 into CPF Ordinary Account $2,000 into CPF Medisave Account | $3,000 into CPF Ordinary Account $2,000 into CPF Medisave Account |
Commanders
| SAF | 1st Milestone | 2nd Milestone | 3rd Milestone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | $3,500 into Post Secondary Education Account $2,000 into CPF Medisave Account | $3,500 into CPF Ordinary Account $2,000 into CPF Medisave Account | $3,500 into CPF Ordinary Account $2,000 into CPF Medisave Account |
Additional Rewards (Commanders and Non-Commanders)
Both groups will also receive the following upon completion of their ORNs training cycles.
| Completed 6 HK ICTs & 10 ORNS Years | Completed 7 HK ICTs & 10 ORNS Years |
|---|---|
| SAF National Service Medal National Service Gift Watch | Certificate of Appreciation |
Duration
Awards will be given out within 3 months of reaching each milestone. On your end, keep a lookout for notifications especially with transfers into your respective CPF accounts.
National Service Excellence Award
Performed well during your reservist? Then it’s time you got rewarded for all your sacrifices.
Do note that these credits can only be redeemed at MINDEF’s appointed vendor – UNIQ Rewards and must be redeemed within 12 months of receiving your notification.
| Groups | Entitlement (UNIQREWARDS) |
|---|---|
| National Day Award | $200 worth of credits |
| SAF NSmen of the Year | |
| Formation NSmen of the Year | |
| Top 10% of performers during ICT and training courses | |
| Next 20% of performers during ICT and training courses | $100 worth of credits |
Tax Relief
Besides monetary rewards, all current NSmen or ex NSmen are liable for tax reliefs.
For ease of understanding, 1 work year = 1 Apr 18 to 31 Mar 19, for example.
| Type of NS man | Tax Relief |
|---|---|
| 1) Current or Ex NS Man | $1,500/yr |
| 2) NSmen who have gone through any ORNS activities within 1 work year | Additional $1,500 |
| 3) NS Man Key Appointment Holder | Additional $2,000 on top of (1) or (2) |
However, note that being charged with any disciplinary or criminal offences would render any NS related tax relief in-applicable.
As an added bonus, immediate family members (who are citizens) will receive a $750/yr tax relief.
Celebratory Occasions
Did you know?
As long as you:
- Solemnise your marriage
- Welcome a newborn (Eligible for each pregnancy)
- Adopt a child
You’re immediately eligible to receive another $100 worth of credits. As usual, make sure to utilise your credits within the stipulated 12 months of receiving them.
E-prep – Courses at a Discount
ORDed and almost forgot about your e-PREP credits? Me too. Here’s a timely reminder for you!
Once you’ve been notified of your eligibility, you can begin using your $350 worth of e-PREP credits.
Note that MINDEF will subsidise up to 90% of the course fee (subject to your current credit balance).
This is especially important for NSFs who are 1 year into their service or NS men who have just ORDED. Credits who have not been utilised within a year after ORD will be forfeited.
To that end, since they’re essentially free courses for you to temporarily upgrade yourself, don’t miss out on this opportunity to engage in some “forced” self-learning before you embark on the next phase of adulthood.
In fact, our community members share about their experiences with e-PREP courses here!
IPPT & Marksmanship
Arguably, the most attractive incentive of the lot, this is where the real fun starts.
| IPPT | Award |
|---|---|
| Gold | $500 |
| Silver | $300 |
| Pass with Incentive | $200 |
| Marksmanship (Where applicable) | Award |
| Marksman | $200 |
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