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'''PES''' is an [[acronym]] for '''Physical Employment Status''' or '''[[PULHHEEMS]] Employment Status'''. It is a grading system originally devised by the [[United Kingdom]]'s armed forces to determine the suitability of deploying military personnel for combat and in other vocations. It has been adopted and modified by several [[Commonwealth]] countries including [[Singapore]], [[New Zealand]] and [[Australia]]. Once an individual in military service has undergone a [[PULHHEEMS]] assessment, he receives a score. In the [[Royal Air Force]] ([[RAF]]), the score is called the [[MES]], which stands for [[Medical Employment Status]]. In the other branches, the score is the [[PES]], which stands for '''PULHHEEMS Employment Status''' or '''Physical Employoment Status'''. This '''PES''' is used to determine whether the soldier is "employable in full combatant duties (in any area) in any part of the world" or if they must remain away from the combat area, or within a specific geographic limitation. Sometimes it may be used in determining whether they are unfit for all duties. In the [[UK]], a '''PES''' grade of '''P2''' is excellent, that of '''P7''' is very poor, and '''P8''' is unfit for duty. The [[MES]] determines the suitability of personnel for posting in the air, on the ground, and in different climates. Thus, a fully fit [[RAF]] serviceman will be graded '''A1G1Z1''' rather than '''P2'''. Conversely the [[Royal Navy]], which includes the [[Royal Marines]], makes no distinction between postings at sea or on land. [[Singapore]] has modified the [[UK]]'s '''PES''' grading categories and designated them with alphabets from '''A''' to '''F''' instead of using numerals. =Categories= ==PES A== [[PES A]] (L1) - Fit for full [[Basic Military Training]] ([[BMT]]) and for all combat vocations. ==PES B== [[PES B]] (L1) - Fit for full Basic Military Training (BMT) and for most combat vocations. All [[PES A]] and B1 designations are followed by the '''L-Code''' ('''Land Deployability Code''') as follows: L1 β Fit for all field duties including frontline duty. Can be deployed in [[Manoeuvre]] vocations and be involved in direct combat. PES Bp - Fit for obese Full BMT (applicable to obese recruits). PES B2 (formerly called C1) - Fit for some combat vocations. Required to take IPPT but can be excused up to 2 static stations in IPPT. PES B2 grading will be followed by the L-Code (Land Depolyability Code) as follows: L1 β Fit for all field duties including frontline duty. Can be deployed in Manoeuvre vocations and be involved in direct combat. L2 β Fit for most field duties. Can be deployed in Manoeuvre vocations of Brigade HQ level units and above, and/or Combat Support vocations in frontline units of Battalion and above, and/or Combat Service Support vocations at all echelons. L3 β Able to bear firearms and operate in a field environment. Can be deployed in Combat Support vocations of Brigade HQ and above, and/or Combat Service Support Vocations at all echelons. ==PES C== Fit for combat service support vocations (modified [[BMT]]) [[PES C]] is further subdivided into: PES C2 - Servicemen do not have to take the [[IPPT]] for [[NSF]] / [[NSman]], except regulars who are required to take [[Alternative Aerobic Fitness Test]] ([[AAFT]]). PES C9 - All servicemen not required to take the [[IPPT]]. [[PES C]] grading will be followed by '''L-Code''' ('''Land Deployability Code''') as follows: L2 β Fit for most field duties. Can be deployed in [[Manoeuvre]] vocations of '''Brigade HQ''' level units and above, and/or '''Combat Support''' vocations in frontline units of '''Battalion''' and above, and/or '''Combat Service Support''' vocations at all echelons. L3 β Able to bear firearms and operate in a field environment. Can be deployed in '''Combat Support''' vocations of '''Brigade HQ''' and above, and/or '''Combat Service Support''' vocations at all echelons. L9 β Able to bear firearms and protect themselves, others and property. Can be deployed in '''Combat Support''' vocations in '''Main Support Area''', and/or '''Combat Service Support''' vocations of '''Brigade HQ''' and above. ==PES D== Temporary unfit for grading and pending further review. ==PES E== Fit for administrative duties only. PES E1 - Able to participate in simple observance parades and LIFE activites. PES E9 - Unfit for any form of physical activities, field duties or exercises. [[PES E]] grading will be followed by the '''L-Code''' ('''Land Deployment Code''') as follows: L9 β Able to bear firearms and protect themselves, others and property. Can be deployed in '''Combat Support''' vocations in the '''Main Support Area''', and/or '''Combat Service Support''' vocations of the '''Brigade HQ''' and above. ==PES F== Medically unfit for any form of service. =Upgrade or downgrade of PES= (From an administrative point of view). ==Downgrade to PES C/D/E== A downgrade to a certain '''PES''' status means that owing to the soldier's medical condition, he is no longer fit to be deployed in his current vocation. It may be permanent or temporary. This means that he will be transferred to a vocation which suits his new '''PES''' status. 1) Vocation reassignment is done by the [[SAF]] and not choosen by the soldier. 2) Vocation reassignment depends on '''PES''' grading. 3) Vocation reassignment will also mean that the serviceman can be redeployed to another formation, unit or camp altogether. ==Upgrade from PES C/D/E== For enlistees classified as [[PES E]] or with a temporary '''PES''' status. A [[PES E]] upgrade to PES A, B or C will mean a vocation reassignment. Servicemen will be required to undergo [[BMT]] in accordance with their new '''PES''' status (in [[Pulau Tekong]]) and subsequently reassigned to a new vocation. PES A/B/C downgrade/upgrade and [[BMT]] re-course. This section is applicable to those who are downgraded or upgraded to PES A/B/C. 1) If a serviceman has completed and '''passed''' his [[BMT]] course, he does not have to undergo a re-course. This is applicable to those who have their PES downgraded/upgraded after [[BMT]]. 2) If a serviceman has completed but '''failed''' his BMT, he '''must''' undergo a re-course. This is regardless of whether he is downgraded or upgraded. As long as the serviceman has not passed his [[BMT]], he has to redo it, of course, in accordance with his PES status. 3) If a serviceman has gone OOC (out of course) during [[BMT]] and is downgraded, he must go for a re-course. This includes even those who go OOC just before the POP (passing out parade). There is no choice because he has not completed and passed his [[BMT]]. 4) Do servicemen who are [[PES C]] need to do reservist training? Yes. 5) Do servicemen who are [[PES E]] need to do reservist training? Maybe, if required. They are put on the [[reserve holding list]] ([[RHL]]) / [[Mindef reserve]] ([[MR]]) / stand down list. =See also= *[[PULHHEEMS]] *[[Gay men in the Singapore Armed Forces]] =References= =Acknowledgements= This article was written by [[Roy Tan]]. [[Category:General articles]] [[Category:LGBT articles]]
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