Cuts by Mr Henry Kwek during MINDEF’s Committee of Supply debate 2020 [Training Areas] Last year, I had the opportunity to visit SAF’s training camp at Brunei. It was heartening to see the dedication of our servicemen who had to man our overseas detachment, and to facilitate the training of our visiting SAF soldiers. Over the years, going overseas training has become a part of what it means to be a member of the SAF, whether it is regulars,....
Cuts by Associate Professor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim during the Committee of Supply Debate 2019 Ministry of Defence Command Emphasis Mr Chairman, Safety is one of the SAF’s core values and it is integral to mission success. It enhances the soldiers’ confidence and enables the SAF to conduct realistic training and to operate effectively during missions. Safety, while an individual responsibility, is also a command responsibility. I understand that our commanders are trained in command schools on the requirements on how to conduct training safely,....
Cuts by MP Henry Kwek during Ministry of Defence’s Committee of Supply Debate 2019 MINDEF Accord Chairman, 1.As a member of MINDEF Advisory Council on Community Relations, or MINDEF ACCORD, for the past 3 years, I have witnessed first-hand how MINDEF successfully build broad support from society, from businesses, schools and various communities. 2.In particular, I would like to commend MINDEF on its successful engagement of Singaporeans through NS50 in the past year. 3.Nevertheless, in the wake of the recent training incidents,....