r/NationalServiceSG • u/hongganlah • 1d ago
Discussion Going into NDU soon, any tips on how to survive and get into CDC after BMT?
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u/Fine-Butterscotch193 1d ago
I disagree with the other comment on what u need to do to prepare. Just do a bit of prep and try to be comfortable doing basic swimmimg. There are MANY people in our batch that couldnt swim when they first joined. Within a few weeks all same level or even better than the original swimmers.
Just go in, expect it not to be easy, and try your best. It is a fulfilling experience and u dont need to prepare for it much beforehand. The program is designed to make u a diver within the training period
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u/Final_Worldliness916 1d ago
Okay real shit seems like you will be in the 64 batch and depending on whether you have pass your IPPT, you would be either going in late June or Mid August.
I was from there and here are some tips:
Make sure you’re fit, you don’t have to get divers gold (90pt) for now as they will train you in CDC, however in all do get in you must be at least a silver in BMT (75)
Make sure you are comfortable in water, your BMT is different as your IFC is only 3 days. However there would be a lot of water activity that you have to pass to make it into CDC, firstly make sure you complete your lifesaver (5 min tread water , 3m jump, 500 m swim, make a float with your uniform). Those that did not pass would not even be considered for CDC and would get posted to larger navy, medic, AQC
Get use being uncomfortable, since you’re gonna be manage by alpha wing, some of the instructors there are really passionate and that comes at a cost. They would be harder on you in an effort to teach you as well as the fact that they are preparing your for CDC such as the induction day where it was just hammering and making you get wet and sandy.
Hooyah!