Physical Employment Status

The PES is categorized in order -

C = L = Land Deployability Code


 * PES A (L1) = Fit for all combat vocations. (Full BMT)
 * PES B (L1) = Fit for most combat vocations. (Full BMT)
 * L1 – Fit for all field duties including frontline duty. It 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.
 * L1 – Fit for all field duties including frontline duty. Can be deployed in Manoeuvre vocations and be involved in direct combat.
 * L2 – 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 – 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 C2 - Do not have to take IPPT for NSF/ NSman, except regulars who are required to take Alternative Aerobic Fitness Test (AAFT).
 * PES C9 - All servicemen not required to take IPPT.
 * L2 – 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 – 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 – 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 forms of physical activities; field duties/exercises.
 * L9 – 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 F = Medically unfit for any form of service.