Pre-enlistees enlisting into the SCDF from Nov 2027 onwards will be assigned to one of three Basic Rescue Training (BRT) programmes (BRT Programme 1, 2, or 3) based on their medical exemptions, if any. Their commanders will also take into account the enlistees’ medical exemptions in their training regime and deployment.

BRT Programme 1

Recruits will go through training activities such as the IPPT, training to develop fundamental Civil Defence Rescuer skills. Recruits will be eligible for all vocations. The typical duration of Programme 1 is 12 weeks, which includes the Physical Training Phase.

Pre-enlistees who are eligible for an eight-week reduction in full-time NS duration will be granted the eight-week reduction if they attain at least 61 points in their PE-IPPT. The duration of Programme 1 for these pre-enlistees is 4 weeks.

Pre-enlistees who are medically assessed to be obese with a BMI of more than 27.0 will serve the same duration as those who were not granted an eight-week reduction in NS duration (i.e., 12 weeks for BRT).

BRT Programme 2

Recruits will go through calibrated physical training as well as training to develop fundamental Civil Defence Rescuer skills. Recruits will be eligible for Service Support, Frontline (Support) and some Frontline vocations. The typical duration of Programme 2 is 4 weeks.

BRT Programme 3

Recruits will go through training on Civil Defence systems, SCDF core values, regimentation and discipline. Recruits will be eligible for Service Support and some Frontline (Support) vocations. The typical duration of Programme 3 is 5 days.