Singapore Armed Forces
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The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF, Malay: Angkatan Bersenjata Singapura, Simplified Chinese: 新加坡武装部队) comprises of three branches: the Singapore Army, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).
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| Singapore Armed Forces | |
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| Military manpower | |
| Age & obligation | 18 years of age (compulsory service) 16.5 years of age (voluntary early enlistment) conscript service obligation of 24 months |
| Availability (males aged 15-49) | 1,292,471 (2004 est.) |
| Fit for military service (males aged 15-49) | 934,317 (2004 est.) |
| Military expenditure | |
| Dollar figure | SGD 8.62 billion (FY04) [2] |
| Percent of GDP | 4.79% (FY04) [3] |
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF, Malay: Angkatan Bersenjata Singapura, Simplified Chinese: 新加坡武装部队) comprises of three branches: the Singapore Army, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN). It comes under the command and control of the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF), which is headed by the defence minister. The current defence minister is Teo Chee Hean.
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[edit] Legislation
Under the SAF Act [4], the president has the authority to raise and maintain the SAF. The president also has the power to form, disband or amalgamate units within the SAF.
The Armed Forces Council (AFC) administers matters relating to the SAF under the SAF Act. The AFC consists of:
- ministers who are responsible for defence matters and any other minister who has been assigned to assist them;
- the Permanent Secretaries of MINDEF;
- the Chief of Defence Force (CDF);
- the Chief of Army (COA);
- the Chief of Air Force (CAF);
- the Chief of Navy (CNV); and
- not more than four other members as the president may appoint if the president, acting in his discretion, concurs with the advice of the prime minister.
[edit] Organisation
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) consists of the:
- Army (Three Combined Arms Divisions: 3 Div, 6 Div & 9 Div, and two "Commands" : 1 & 2 People's Defence Forces)
- Air Force (Seventeen squadrons and four air bases)
- Navy (Eight squadrons and two naval bases)
The SAF is headed by the CDF, a three-star general (or Lieutenant-General) and he is assisted by the chiefs of the respective services, who are two-star generals/admirals (or Major-General) [5]. The current CDF is Lieutenant-General Ng Yat Chung.
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[edit] Technology in the SAF
The SAF also utilises technology as "force-multipliers". It is widely recognised that the SAF is probably the most advanced force in Asia, in terms of C4I integration which will enable its CAD to fight in an integrated manner. The army, airforce and navy are linked via advanced datalinks and networks to enable coordinated attacks and support for various units and forces. It also possesses the most capable military manufacturing industry, having built a 28-ton AFV, various self-propelled 155mm artillery, modernised all its fighter jets, built naval vessels and communication electronics. This enables the SAF to operate customised equipment designed for its unique requirements.
[edit] Intelligence
Intelligence in the SAF is well protected and little is known of the method of intelligence collection. However it is well-known that the SAF is probably the most advanced in SIGINT and imagery intelligence. Probably with the help of satellites or other technology. The Air Force also operates Israeli manufactured UAVs, equipped with thermal and optical sensors.
[edit] Weapons
| Type | Amount |
| Main Battle Tanks | |
| Centurion | 60-100 |
| Light Tanks | |
| AMX-13-SM1 | 350 |
| Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicles | |
| AMX-10P | 24 |
| Fire Support Vehicles | |
| AMX-10PAC90 | 22 |
| Reconaissance Vehicles | |
| AMX-10RC | 22 |
| Armoured Personnel Carriers | |
| V-200 Commando | 200 |
| V-150 | 250 |
| M113 ULTRA | ? |
| M113 ULTRA OWS | ? |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicles | |
| Bionix 25 | ? |
| Bionix 40/50 | ? |
| Howitzers | |
| M71s 155mm Towed Howitzer | 38 |
| FH88 155mm Towed Howitzer | 54 |
| FH2000 155mm Howitzer | 18 |
| Giat 105mm LG1 Towed Howitzer | 60 |
| Primus Self-Propelled 155mm Howitzer | ? |
| Pegasus Self-Propelled-Lightweight 155mm Howitzer | ? |
| Armoured Engineer | |
| Combat Engineer Tractors | 18 |
| M728 Combat Engineer Vehicles | 8 |
| M60 Armour Vehicle Launch Bridge (AVLB) | 12 |
| Field Engineer | |
| Vehicle Launched Bridge (VLB) | ? |
| Foldable Longspan Bridge (FLB) | ? |
| Projected Line Charge (PLC) | ? |
| Bionix Launched Bridge | ? |
| Bridging Engineer | |
| Comet | ? |
| Almond | ? |
| All-Terrain Tracked Vehicles | |
| BV206 | 300 |
| Bronco | ? |
| Mortars | |
| 60mm, 81mm, 120mm, 160mm | ? |
| Anti-Tank Rockets | |
| Milan II | ? |
| Spike | ? |
| Armbrust | 500 |
| MATODOR | ? |
| Guards Vehicles | |
| Spike LSV | ? |
| Spider LSV | ? |
| Direct Fire Weapons | |
| SAR-21 | ? |
| M-16S1 | ? |
| SAW ULTIMAX 100 | ? |
| GPMG | ? |
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[edit] See also
- Awards and decorations of the Singapore Armed Forces
- Camps and bases of the Singapore Armed Forces
- Singapore Armed Forces Best Unit Competition
- Singapore Army
- Republic of Singapore Air Force
- Republic of Singapore Navy
- National Cadet Corps (Singapore)
