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4 August 2008
Defence Minister Teo Chee Hean has urged military officers to acquire knowledge and capabilities beyond their military duties.
He said they must learn to operate in a multi-lateral environment and develop a broader strategic outlook on security issues.
Mr Teo said that officers will find themselves working with militaries and agencies from other countries, in areas such as peace-keeping and disaster relief.
They will need to understand the political, historical and social context to work with each other.
Mr Teo made these points at an Asia-Pacific programme at Sentosa Resort.
SAF Day 1 July 2008
The Armed Forces celebrated SAF Day on July 1 with a parade, dedicating a minute’s silence to remember servicemen and women who had lost their lives in the line of duty.
About four thousand active servicemen and Operationally-Ready National Servicemen attended the parade at SAFTI Military Institute.
President S.R. Nathan presented the State Colours to this year's Best Combat Unit, the 1st Commando Battalion.
Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean presented the Best Unit and Best National Service Unit awards to 21 SAF units.
The Commandos have done it again! The 1st Commando Battalion is the Best Combat Unit Award for the fifth year in a row. They have won the award a total of twenty-two times.
Well known for its dedication, esprit-de-corps, fighting spirit and determination, this elite force of the SAF certainly lives up to its name.
Commanding Officer, Major Edwin Goh, says his men are his most valuable assets.
The 24th Battalion, S.A. is the Best Artillery Unit and Best Combat Support Unit in this year’s SAF Day Best Unit Competition.
This is the first time the unit has won the awards.
The 24th Battalion leverages on advanced technology in its operations, in line with the SAF’s transformation into a 3rd generation force.
For commander of the unit, Major Thomas Wee, it’s the people who give the battalion the edge.
The RSS Formidable of the Republic of Singapore Navy is the Best Ship Award in this year’s SAF Day Best Unit Competition.
It’s the first frigate to have clinched this top RSN award.
It is also the first frigate to have achieved full operational status in the 185 Squadron.
Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Frederick Chew, says it’s the people who make the ship tick.
The 31st Forward Combat Service Support Battalion is the Best NS Combat Service Support award at this year’s SAF Day Best Unit Competition.
The unit has proven its ability to overcome various logistical challenges by clinching the award for the second consecutive year.
In a short span of four years, the servicemen achieved high standards of proficiency and professionalism in both local and overseas exercises.
Commander of the unit, Lieutenant-Colonel (NS) Dr Tan Eng Choon said it's the strong leaders in the unit who motivate the men to give their best.
SAF Day Speech by Defence Minister Teo Chee Hean
Defence Minister Teo Chee Hean says the Singapore Armed Forces is doing its best to keep servicemen safe while ensuring that training is realistic.
Mr Teo said this in a wide-ranging SAF Day interview.
He said the SAF faces a dilemma in trying to strike a balance between realistic training and safe training.
"I think that is a dilemma which not just the SAF faces, but which every armed forces faces - how to conduct training in as realistic an environment possible, because that is what is needed for the soldiers, sailors and airmen should they ever get into a conflict," Mr Teo said.
"But how to do it safely? If you don't do it as realistically as possible, you are actually doing a dis-service to your soldiers, sailors and airmen, because when they need to perform their operational duties, they are not ready. But at the same time, we have to do it safely."
22 July 2008
Republic of Singapore Navy takes part in Exercise KAKADU
The Republic of Singapore Navy is taking part in a multilateral naval exercise in Australia.
Exercise KAKADU is hosted by the Royal Australian Navy.
The Ministry of Defence says it’s to enhance the way regional defence forces work together.
During the three-week exercise, RSN Missile Corvettes, RSS VIGOUR and RSS VENGEANCE, will be conducting naval manoeuvres with warships from countries like France, Japan and Thailand.
4 August 2008
10th Asia-Pacific Programme for Senior Military Officers
Defence Minister Teo Chee Hean has urged military officers to acquire knowledge and capabilities beyond their military duties.
He said they must learn to operate in a multi-lateral environment and develop a broader strategic outlook on security issues.
Mr Teo said that officers will find themselves working with militaries and agencies from other countries, in areas such as peace-keeping and disaster relief.
Mr Teo made these points at an Asia-Pacific programme at Sentosa Resort.
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