“With Singapore’s
limited land resources,
the SAF faces the
constraint of limited
training space for our
soldiers, sailors and
pilots. To enable
realistic, rigorous and
demanding training to
be carried out, the SAF
actively looks for
suitable overseas
training areas to offset
local space constraints.
We have been
fortunate in having
friends both within the
region and beyond
who understand our
position and have been
willing to
accommodate our
training needs”
Chapter 3: SAF Overseas
Training
Introduction
There is a saying that goes like this: “Join the Army and
see the world”. Well if you are a regular national
serviceman or even a citizen soldier with the SAF, you
literally see the world in that short 2 years and also for
the rest of your Operationally Ready NSmen period of
10 years.
Why is this so?
It all boils down to the size of our country (42 km East
to West, 21 Km North to South) and the lack of
available training areas for our servicemen to train. In
order to hone our skills to benchmark ourselves against
the other Military forces, there is a need for the SAF to
look for partners who are willing to provide training
facilities and areas for the deployment of our Military
forces for training. In this respect we are fortunate to
have friendly nations who are willing to offer their
country for the SAF to set up detachments and to also
work closely with their military forces in many of the
bi-lateral and multi-lateral exercises. Singapore is
appreciative of these resources for it has helped our SAF
to transform itself to be a 3rd Generation Fighting Force
testing its operational concepts and technology.
Singapore’s Strategic Location
Singapore’s strategic location where it is between the
Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean provides for a
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transit point of sea and air routes. Our location and
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availability of suitable facilities make us a natural
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choice as a transit node for our partners when they
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deploy to this region and beyond. Foreign aircraft and
ships are frequently deployed to our air and naval bases
on short term rotations. Singapore is a hub through
which many air forces and navies from Australia, China,
France, India, Japan, Russia and the US use regularly.
Regional Security Alliances
FPDA
The Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) is the longest security arrangement that
Singapore has been party to. When the FPDA was formulated in 1971, it was mainly a
mechanism for Australia, New Zealand and the UK to play a part in defending Malaysia and
Singapore in case we came under attack. However, today, the extra-regional powers have
found the FPDA a useful arrangement for them to continue to stay engaged to the region.
1997 saw the inauguration of EX FLYING FISH, a combination of EX STARFISH and
MAJOR ADEX, which involved some 35 ships, 140 aircraft and 2 submarines
Over the past 38 years, the FPDA has played an important role in enhancing regional
security, and it continues to be an important component of the regional security architecture.
The FPDA member countries derive much mutual benefit and professional value from
participating in FPDA exercises, which have progressed to become more joint and complex
in nature. The FPDA has also demonstrated its ability to evolve and adapt itself to remain
relevant to the changing strategic environment as well as the needs of its members, for
instance in the FPDA's cooperation against non-conventional threats, especially in the area of
maritime security. Most recently, the FPDA Defence Ministers agreed that the FPDA explore
ways to build capacity in the area of HADR.
The most visible element of the FPDA is the Headquarters of the Integrated Area Defence
System. The Headquarters, which is commanded by a Royal Australian Air Force Air Vice
Marshal, comprises over 40 personnel, drawn from all 5 nations and now from all 3 services.
Having had its initial role firmly rooted in the air defence of Malaysian and Singaporean
airspace, it is now regularly exercising FPDA forces in both Air Force and Naval operations
and is moving towards the fuller integration of Army elements, as directed by the ministers in
2000. HQ IADS controls a full and varied exercise and training programme, which sees
significant assets deployed into theatre
SAF Overseas Training Areas
In order to cover this aspect it is important to cover the various training grounds that is
utilised for the three services of the SAF i.e. the Army, Airforce, Navy. It also highlights the
various Memorandum of Understanding and the various bi-lateral exercises and multi-lateral
exercises that SAF have established
Army
The map shows some of the training areas the Army sends its troops and equipment to carry
out training of its military concepts and technology prowess.
Republic of Singapore Navy
The Republic of Singapore Navy is, in a sense, always training overseas, its ships frequently
involved in joint exercises and port visits. Thus the Naval ships have made port calls on many
countries. Inaddition, RSN sailors were based overseas in Sweden when they were
undergoing the training on the Challenger class submarines. They were back in Sweden for
another 2 years when they upgraded the submarines to the Archer class submarines. We will
see more of the naval bi-lateral exercises in the later paragraphs.
Republic of Singapore Airforce (RSAF)
The RSAF has been able to work effectively with many partner nations and air forces partly
because of the generous access to training airspace these partners have provided to RSAF. A
large proportion of the RSAF's flying training - in fact close to 50 % - is done overseas. In
Australia, the RSAF has a training squadron in Pearce Airbase and a Super Puma detachment
in Oakey. With the generous support of the Australians, RSAF have also been able to conduct
large-scale air-land exercises together with the Singapore Army in Rockhampton, something
that cannot be done in Singapore due to the lack of training areas. Elsewhere around the
globe, RSAF have detachments in France and the US, and it deploys regularly to Australia,
India, Indonesia, New Zealand, South Africa and Thailand.
With many detachments based overseas, bilateral
and multilateral exercises are common features in
RSAF training calendar. In Ex. Pitch Black in
Australia, RSAF has the opportunity to exercise
with air forces from Australia, Thailand and the
US. In the US and Canada, the RSAF takes part
regularly in the Red Flag and Maple Flag series of
exercises, involving air forces from countries
such as Canada, France, Italy, the UK and the US.
Closer to home, RSAF F16s, F5s and E2Cs are
regular participants in the annual multilateral Cope Tiger exercises in Thailand. These
frequent interactions with advanced air forces have greatly accelerated RSAF’s learning
curve and ensure that it
can hold our its own even
when operating with the
best in the world.
Through overseas
training and joint
exercises, the RSAF has
not only been able to
greatly increase our
capabilities, but also been
allowed to build strong
relationships with
defence partners. This
policy of constant
engagement has allowed
us to develop a good understanding of how other air forces operate, while achieving greater
interoperability with many of our partner countries in the world
SAF Alliances
Thailand and Singapore Sign Long-Term Air
Force Training Agreement
In Nov 2004, Thailand and Singapore entered into a long-term
reciprocal agreement which would allow their air forces to
conduct training in each other’s countries.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed on the
issue of mutual training and logistical support between the Republic of Singapore Air Force
(RSAF) and the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF).
Thailand and Singapore share longstanding and close defence ties, and the two armed forces
interact regularly through a wide spectrum of visits and professional exchanges. The signing
of the MOU marks a significant milestone in the bilateral defence relationship and
underscores the excellent cooperation between the RTAF and RSAF.
The SAF has been training in Thailand since 1978 and this MOU further demonstrates the
trust and commitment between the two defence establishments towards long-term
cooperation
Canada and Singapore sign
Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU)
On 2 Dec 1997, Singapore and Canada signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU),
allowing the Republic of Singapore Air Force
(RSAF) to deploy aircraft, equipment and
personnel to Canadian air bases for training.
The MOU also includes provisions for RSAF fighter, transport, and Air Defence Artillery
detachments to participate in multilateral exercises held in Canada. It also covers other
activities such as RSAF attendance of specialised Canadian training courses.
The MOU, the Singapore Armed Forces’ first with the Canadian forces, marks another step
towards closer ties between the two defence forces, and paves the way for more defence
interactions between the two countries.
RSAF’s New US Chinook Training Facilities
The RSAF detachment has been training with the
US Army National Guard on the Chinook
helicopter since Jan 96. The initial arrangement
was for a short-term deployment to provide RSAF
personnel with quality training on the new
platform, alongside the experienced US Army
National Guard. This would enable the RSAF
detachment to gain operational proficiency
quickly.
The RSAF’s request for a long-term deployment was approved by the US government. The
long-term arrangement not only enables the RSAF to continue training with the Texas Army
National Guard, but also helps the RSAF to overcome the constraint of land and airspace
back in Singapore. In addition, the RSAF detachment is able to participate in joint exercises
with units from the US Army, Navy and Air Force. These opportunities provide the RSAF
detachment with valuable training, and better prepare them for their roles in Search and
Rescue, recovery operations and the support of the Singapore Armed Forces’ (SAF) overseas
training. At the same time, the Peace Prairie Detachment is also ready to commit its resources
to assist in any local humanitarian and disaster relief operations.
The Peace Prairie arrangement reflects the emphasis the RSAF places on the professional
training of its personnel. Such an arrangement enhances the already close and warm defence
relations between the US and Singapore, and adds to the extensive defence interactions and
cooperation.
Singapore and New Zealand sign Defence Cooperation Arrangement
New Zealand' and Singapore signed the
Arrangement on Defence Cooperation on 27 May
2009.This is the first bilateral defence agreement to
be signed between Singapore and New Zealand at
the ministerial level. The arrangement serves as a
framework for both countries to deepen the existing
defence interactions and foster new means of
cooperation. It also reaffirms the excellent defence
relationship between New Zealand and Singapore. Policy dialogues, military cooperation,
operations and training are also part of the arrangement.
Singapore and New Zealand will enhance operations and training further through
collaboration in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), Search and Rescue
(SAR) missions and Peace Support Operations (PSOs). The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)
and the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) have enjoyed an excellent history of military
cooperation. They interact regularly as members of the Five Power Defence Arrangements.
Singapore and Australia agree to extend use of training area for another 10
years
Australia and Singapore signed a new Shoalwater
Bay Training Area (SWBTA) Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) on 31 May 2009.The new
agreement allows the Singapore Armed Forces
(SAF) to continue training at the SWBTA in
Australia until 2019.
The rough and challenging terrain of the SWBTA
provides the SAF with a realistic training environment to hone its operational readiness.
Exercise Wallaby, one of the SAF's largest unilateral training exercises, has been conducted
at the SWBTA annually since 1990.
The signing of the MOA highlights the excellent bilateral defence ties shared by Singapore
and Australia, whose defence forces interact regularly through various bilateral and
multilateral training exercises, professional exchanges and attendance at each other's courses.
Bi-Lateral and Multi-Lateral Exercises with partners
Singapore conducts many bilateral and multi-lateral exercises with partner countries on issues
ranging from maritime security, integrated warfare, security, HADR, Peace Support
Operations, counter terrorism, counter mine measures, and many more.
The following are some of these exercises conducted by the three services with their partner
country services.
Exercise Wallaby 07 - Integrating the 3rd Generation Forces
Exercise Wallaby, is an annual Singapore Armed
Forces (SAF) exercise that is being conducted at
the Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA) in
Queensland, Australia, every year in the time of
October to. Ex Wallaby features the
operationalisation of a network-enabled Army,
supported by the Republic of Singapore Air Force
(RSAF), in an enhanced air-land integration
exercise that will see the synchronised delivery of
precision fires by air and land fighting platforms
such as Apache attack helicopters and Bionix II
(BX II) Infantry Fighting Vehicles. Equipped with the Battlefield Management System
(BMS), which tracks both friendly and enemy forces, the BXII enhances command and
control as well as situation awareness of our soldiers and commanders.
Approximately 3600
SAF troops comprising
NSmen, NSFs and
SAF regulars from the
Army and Air Force
participate in the
exercise yearly.
Singapore and China embark on First Joint Training Exercise
The Singapore Armed Forces
(SAF) and the People's
Liberation Army (PLA) of
China are conducted the two
nations' first bilateral training
exercise in Guilin,
Guangzhou, China, from 18
to 26 Jun 2009.
Codenamed Cooperation
2009, the joint counterterrorism (CT) training
exercise involved about 60
troops from each of the
armed forces.
The SAF's participating troops included soldiers from the 2nd People's Defence Force and the
SAF Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Explosives (CBRE) Defence Group. They are
training with personnel from the PLA Emergency Response Office and Guangzhou Military
Region.
The focus of the nine-day joint CT training exercise is on the conduct of security operations
for major events and consequence management concepts related to CBRE threats.
Cooperation 2009 underscores the progress made in the defence relationship between
Singapore and China following the signing of the bilateral Agreement on Defence Exchanges
and Security Cooperation in January 2008. The SAF and PLA interact regularly through
exchanges of visits, courses, seminars and port calls.
Singapore, Malaysia in Joint
Army Exercise
The Singapore and Malaysian armies
conducted a joint infantry exercise,
Semangat Bersatu, on 22 Jul 2009.
The eight-day exercise saw 500
servicemen from the 7th Singapore
Infantry Brigade and the 1st Battalion,
Singapore Guards, training with their
counterparts from the 5th Royal Malay Regiment.
They underwent professional exchanges along with a battalion full-troop exercise.
The series of exercises is reflective of the long-standing defence ties between Singapore and
Malaysia. It also provides both armies with a platform to strengthen their professional
interactions. This year's exercise was the 15th in the series.
RSN Exercises with Indian Navy
The RSN and the Indian Navy (IN)
conducted the annual Singapore-India
Maritime Bilateral Exercise
(SIMBEX) from 24 Mar to 2 Apr
2009.
Held in the South China Sea, this
year's exercise saw the RSN deploy
two missile corvettes, a frigate and a
submarine, while the IN took part
with two destroyers, a corvette and an
oil tanker.
The exercise also involved maritime patrol aircraft from both countries which provided air
surveillance, while fighter aircraft from the Republic of Singapore Air Force simulated aerial
'attacks'.
Established in 1994, SIMBEX started with anti-submarine warfare exercises, and has grown
in scope and complexity to include advanced naval warfare exercises involving the air,
surface and sub-surface dimensions. In addition to SIMBEX, the longstanding bilateral ties
between both navies are strengthened through regular exchange programmes, staff talks and
courses.
Singapore, Thailand and USA in
Tri-Lateral Air Exercise
Exercise Cope Tiger, an annual trilateral air
exercise was conducted by Singapore,
Thailand and the United States.
The first phase of Exercise Cope Tiger, a
command post exercise, was held at Paya
Lebar Airbase, Singapore, from 15 to 17
December 2008. The second phase, a flying
training exercise, was conducted at Korat and Udon Thani airbases, Thailand, from 9 to 20
March 2009. About 2,000 personnel, 118 aircraft, 37 ground-based air defence systems from
the three countries were deployed for this year's exercise, which is the fifteenth in the Cope
Tiger series. As part of the exercise, the participants also provided medical and dental
services to the local community in Korat in a two-day joint socio-civic programme.
Exercise Cope Tiger enhances the interoperability and professionalism of the participating
forces, and fosters good rapport among their personnel.
Singapore and Indian Air
Forces in Joint Military
Training
The RSAF and Indian Air Force (IAF)
are conducted the Joint Military
Training (JMT) 2008 programme at
Kalaikunda Air Force Station, India,
from 24 Nov to 17 Dec 2008.
The RSAF's F-16C/D fighter aircraft,
RBS-70 fire unit and PSTAR radar were deployed for this joint training with the IAF's MiG27 squadron. JMT 2008 provided a valuable opportunity for the two air forces to interact and
train together in realistic and challenging conditions. The training also helped to enhance
mutual understanding and joint inter-operability between both air forces.
JMT 2008 is conducted under the Bilateral Agreement for the Conduct of Joint Military
Training and Exercises in India between the RSAF and the IAF, which was signed in October
2007. It marks yet another milestone in the warm defence relationship between Singapore and
India, which includes regular exercises, exchange of visits and professional interactions.
Singapore and Indonesian Navies
Hold Mine-Countermeasure
Exercise
The RSN and the Indonesian Navy (TNIAL) conducted their annual minecountermeasure (MCM) exercise, codenamed Joint MINEX, from 29 June to 7
July 2009.
Two RSN mine-countermeasure vessels
(MCMVs), RSS Kallang and RSS Punggol; one TNI-AL MCMV, KRI Pulau Rengat; and a
TNI-AL minesweeper, KRI Pulau Rangsang, participated in the exercise. As part of the
exercise, the two navies conducted joint MCM operations against simulated mine threats off
the eastern coast of Bintan, Indonesia, and in the Singapore Straits.
This year's exercise, the 12th in the Joint MINEX series, was aimed at strengthening the
interoperability and professionalism of the RSN and TNI-AL mine-countermeasure forces.
The exercise also helped to enhance mutual understanding among the personnel of both
navies.
Exercise Agni Warrior:
Singapore and Indian
Artillery Exercise
256th Battalion, Singapore
Artillery (256 SA) were in
Devlali, India for a bilateral
exercise codenamed Exercise
Agni Warrior with the Indian
Artillery.
In this exercise, 256 SA fired the recently introduced Improved Conventional Munition
(ICM) rounds, which can deliver about 60 'bomblets' in one round. They are about six times
more effective than the conventional High Explosive projectile. Indeed, 256 SA firing the
ICM projectiles is strong testimony to their skill and professionalism.
Agni Warrior is the fruit of the positive relationship that SAF have with the Indian Army.
This is the first time in Exercise Agni Warrior that we have a combined Singaporean and
Indian Task force. This led to integration in movement and deployment, leading to closer
cooperation between the Indian forces and 256 SA.
40th Singapore Armoured Regiment (SAR) Bi-Lateral Exercise in India
40th Battalion, Singapore Armoured
Regiment (40 SAR) took part in
Exercise Pouncing Tigers held in
Babina, India. 40 SAR was the first
Army unit to conduct a battalion-level
bilateral exercise with the Indian Army,
Armour Combat Teams had to operate
in the vast and open terrain of India
which allowed them to fully exploit
their fighting capabilities, movement
techniques, battle formations and firing
positions. The lessons learnt included
tactical awareness that vehicle
commanders require to avoid detection
from the enemy, for example, taking a
proper hull down position so neither the
vehicle's front nor are its flanks
exposed. In Indian terrain, such a
position was not easy as the plains were
very open. They were exposed to a lot
of different scenarios and their tactical
knowledge improved vastly. Tank
gunners gained great experiences not
only on SAF’s SM-1 tanks but also on
the Indian Army's T-72.
20 Years of Friendship- Singapore and Indonesia Army Exercise, 2008
The saying 'fine wine only gets
better with age' aptly describes the
professional friendship between the
Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Darat (Indonesian Army)
and the Singapore Army, which has
grown from strength to strength
over the past two decades. Symbolic
of this friendship is the annual
bilateral exercise, SAFKAR
INDOPURA.
During an interview at the exercise, SAF Chief Of Army commented on the strong history of
the exercise, "SAFKAR INDOPURA is one of the very good exercises where we can have
brigade-level command post exercises and battalion-level full troop exercises. This allows us
to train our people at the tactical and operational levels." He also shared on the need for
regional cooperation, "In a more complex environment where you talk about transnational
terrorism, diseases and humanitarian disasters like the tsunami in Aceh, it is important to
work together, whether bilaterally or as part of the ASEAN family."
Engineering and medical personnel from SAF also joined the Indonesian Army in providing
basic road works, medical and dental services to the local community.
Singapore and USA in Annual Maritime Exercise
The Singapore Armed Forces, the
United States Navy (USN) and the
United States Coast Guard (USCG)
participated in an annual SingaporeUS Cooperation Afloat Readiness
and Training (CARAT) exercise
from 8 to 19 Jun 2009. This series
of annual bilateral maritime
exercises, which has been
conducted since 1995, aims to
enhance interoperability and
professional cooperation between
the participating forces of Singapore and the US.
Ex CARAT 2009 focused on conventional maritime warfare competencies in the areas of
anti-air, anti-surface, anti-submarine warfare, maritime air operations, and maritime security
operations. For the first time, Ex CARAT saw the introduction of submariners from the RSN
and the USN operating together in a submarine tracking exercise. A total of 1500 personnel,
11 ships, two submarines, and 18 fixed and rotary wing aircraft from both countries were
involved in this year's exercise.
Singapore and Swedish Navies Conduct Mine-Countermeasure Exchange
Programme
The RSN and the Royal Swedish Navy (RSwN) conducted their annual bilateral MineCountermeasure (MCM) Exchange
Programme, code-named Lejon Singa,
in Karlskrona, Sweden, from 1 to 11 Jun
2009. This year's programme is the 14th
in the Lejon Singa series.
Lejon Singa enhances both navies'
capabilities in areas such as the
neutralisation of underwater mines and
other mine-countermeasure tactics. It
allows the RSN and RSwN personnel to
share experiences and exchange
knowledge on MCM operations, as well
as to strengthen their professional ties
and friendship.
The exchange programme reflects the good close relationship and the longstanding
cooperation between the RSN and the RSwN. Commander of the RSwN's 4th Naval Warfare
Flotilla, Captain Jan Thörnqvist said "I am very happy that our two navies, in spite of the
long distance that separates us geographically, have managed to develop such a fruitful and
rewarding relationship."
Reflection Questions
Think about this reflective question and try and develop a possible response to it:
Q1. You have just been appointed as Admin Officer for a Detachment to Australia to
support Exercise Wallaby. What are some of your planning considerations that you
must look into?

Conduct an Exercise Planning Guidance Meeting.
o The purpose of the Exercise Planning Guidance is to brief units on all
aspects of overseas training and bilateral exercises.
o The brief consists of two parts:
 Ex Concept
 Administration
o Briefing highlights:
 Exercise concept and emphasis
 Defence relations
 Info management objective and publicity
 Security
 Administration/ logistics/ financial

Participating units must know the level of approving authority for both Concept
Approval and Exercise Budget Approval.

Concept approval is applicable to focused exercises, as well as major unilateral
overseas training or exercises.

Budget approval is required for all bilateral exercises, be it hosted locally or in
overseas.

The Approving Authority as spelt out in Finance and G5 Directives will be
followed and applied.

The role of Training Department is to provide consultation to units in the
Approval of Requirement preparation and advising them on the appropriate
forum for seeking approval.

Exercise Planning Conferences will be conducted for detailed planning and coordination for bilateral or multilateral training.

There are existing Agreements between the SAF and selected foreign Armed
Forces. The arrangements and conditions stipulated in these Agreements are
legally binding. When training in these countries for purposes of bilateral
exercises or unilateral training, both parties are obliged to comply with the
stated agreement and conditions in the Agreements. Therefore, participating
units must know these well so as to comply with the obligations in order to
enhance defence relations with the host countries.

Arrangements include:
o Jurisdiction
o Logistics and medical support
o Charging principles for services/ works rendered by foreign forces to
SAF

Training is affected as a result of delay in customs and immigration clearance for
both personnel and equipment.

For units hosting bilateral exercises, it is important that these procedures are
communicated clearly for the foreign forces to follow. It will not reflect well on
the SAF should there be any lapses and problems encountered during the
customs and immigration processing.

For units participating in overseas exercises, they must ensure that these
procedures are discussed at the Exercise Planning Conferences and are complied
with.

Reconnaissance and advance parties are sent for the smooth planning and
conduct of overseas training and exercises. Such parties should only be sent on
the basis of building on existing instructional knowledge, assessment of new
training areas or validating changes in exercise files.

Similarly, training visits should be conducted on the basis of only the
appropriate supervising officer and subject matter experts that have direct
interest on such overseas training.

Sharing of lessons and knowledge learnt within the SAF community will promote
continuous learning and improvement. One way to institutionalise this is the
submission of post-exercise reports for information sharing at conferences.

The salient points should include how the exercise was conducted, key lessons
learnt, general impression of the foreign army and recommendations for future
exercises.

Administrative work entails:
o For the purchase of commercial air-tickets, Service Training Department
will book the required air-tickets for the approved mission. A Purchase
Order will be raised for the release of the air tickets.
o Upon approval of the trip, the requesting unit will arrange with Pay Dept
for advance salaries to be paid to those who will be away for a long
duration and Revenue and Payment Division for the payment of advance
allowance.
o After the trip, the requesting unit will consolidate the confirmed itinerary
and claims of individuals and submit them to Revenue and Payment
Division through within 10 days from date of return.
o After the trip, the requesting unit will consolidate the confirmed itinerary
and claims of individuals and submit them to Revenue and Payment
Division through within 10 days from date of return.
o Cancellation of trip after the air-ticket has been released will not be
permitted unless with valid reasons. The cancellation charge for trips
cancelled without valid reasons will be borne by the individuals.
o A country brief must be conducted to inform training troops of the
potential hazards, particularly on the weather, terrain, disease and
culture of the host country.
o This will help troops to adjust to the new training environment. In
addition, troops should be issued Safety Handbooks to guide them on the
potential hazards and control measures that could be taken during
overseas training.
o Units should conduct progressive physical training to prepare training
troops for overseas exercise. Acclimatisation programme to help
servicemen acclimatise to the new environment must be enforced as
troops on overseas training are subject to varying heat loads that may
give rise to heat disorders.
o SAF troops must be briefed on the causes of heat disorders and be
conversant with their recognition, management and prevention
o Drivers selected for overseas training must have sufficient driving
experience and proficiency in handling their vehicles due to the
unfamiliar terrain and peculiar traffic situation in the host country.
o Training troops must be aware of the medical preventive measures and
personal protective measures against diseases while on overseas training
as they are exposed to greater risks of contracting diseases, such as STD
and malaria. Medical health lecture must be planned for troops going for
overseas training.
o Lesson plans and exercise files for overseas training are to be prepared
and reviewed before the start of each overseas training, as there might be
changes in the terrain, weather or environment.
o Risk management such as Risk Assessment Worksheet Record (RAWR)
have to be updated and developed prior to the conduct of the training.
o Unit’s luggage party is required to collect the ops boxes/cargoes through
cargo complex and will be brought back to camp. Similarly, SAFPU will
conduct the security check in camp or at the cargo complex. Training unit
may arrange its personnel who are not involved in overseas training to be
the luggage party.