Response to Straits Times Forum Letter on "Be more open on how medical condition affects NS performance"

Physical Employment Status Assigned Based on Medical Condition
 
We refer to the letter by Mr Goh Geok Huat, who was concerned about his son’s medical condition, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, and how this would impact his Physical Employment Status (PES) for National Service (NS) ("Be more open on how medical condition affects NS performance, 11 Jan"). Since then, we have spoken to Mr Goh to understand and address his concerns. 
 
The PES grading is determined by a comprehensive assessment of various medical conditions that may impact the servicemen’s functional capacity. This ensures that they are deployed in areas where they can train safely and perform optimally during their NS. CMPB informs all pre-enlistees of their PES grading upon completion of the full medical screening process, which may include follow-up with hospital specialists.

Colonel Koh Chia Chee
Commander, Central Manpower Base
Ministry of Defence