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).
| Singapore Armed Forces | |
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| Image:Singapore Armed Forces Crest.svg | |
| 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) [1] |
| Percent of GDP | 4.79% (FY04) [2] |
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 [3], 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) [4]. 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 | Quantity |
| Main Battle Tanks | |
| Leopard 2A4 | 102 |
| Centurion Mk 3/Mk 7 | 60 |
| Light Tanks | |
| AMX-13-SM1 | 350 |
| AMX-10PAC90 | 22 |
| Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicles /Infantry Fighting Vehicles | |
| AMX-10P | 22 |
| Bionix II (30mm Bushmaster II Chain Gun/New Armour) | ~200 |
| Bionix 25 (25mm M242 Bushmaster Chain Gun) | ~300 |
| Bionix 40/50(40mm AGL + 0.5 HMG) | ~300 |
| Terrex AV-81 | ~300 |
| Fire Support Vehicles | |
| AMX-10PAC90 | 22 |
| Reconaissance Vehicles | |
| AMX-10RC | 22 |
| Armoured Personnel Carriers | |
| V-200 Commando | 150 |
| M113A2 ULTRA 40/50 (40mm AGL + 0.5 HMG) | ? |
| M113A2 ULTRA OWS (25mm M242 Bushmaster Chain Gun) | ? |
| Howitzers | |
| M-68 155 mm Towed Howitzer | ? |
| M-71S 155mm Towed Howitzer | 38 |
| M-114A1 155 mm Towed Howitzer | 16 |
| FH88 155mm Towed Howitzer | 54 |
| FH2000 155mm Howitzer | 18 |
| Giat 105mm LG1 Towed Howitzer | 60 |
| Primus Self-Propelled 155mm Howitzer | 54 |
| Pegasus Self-Propelled-Lightweight 155mm Howitzer | 54 |
| Mortars | |
| 60mm | ? |
| 81mm | ? |
| M-65 120mm Towed Mortar | 50 |
| M-66 160mm Towed Mortar | 12 |
| Multiple Rocket Launchers | |
| High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) | 18 |
| XM31 Unitary HE GMLRS Pod | 32 |
| Artillery-Locating Radar | |
| AN/TPQ-36 Firefinder Radar | ? |
| AN/TPQ-37 Firefinder Radar | ? |
| ARTHUR | ? |
| Armoured Engineer | |
| FV180 Combat Engineer Tractor | 18 |
| Bionix Combat Engineer Tractors | ? |
| Bionix Counter-Mine Vehicle (Trailblazer) | ? |
| 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 (AVLB) | ? |
| Bridging Engineer | |
| Comet | ? |
| Almond | ? |
| All-Terrain Tracked Vehicles | |
| BV206 (GPMG armed) | 300 |
| Bronco ATTC (GPMG armed) | ? |
| Bronco ATTC (120mm Super-Rapid Mortar) | ? |
| Unmanned Vehicles | |
| ??? | ? |
| Transport Vehicles | |
| Land Rover | ? |
| Everest | ? |
| 5 Tonner | ? |
| Anti-Tank Rockets | |
| Milan II | ? |
| SPIKE-LR MANPACK | 300 |
| Armbrust | 500 |
| MATODOR | 3,000 |
| Guards Vehicles | |
| Spike LSV with Twin SPIKE ATGM | 200 |
| Spider LSV | 200 |
| Direct Fire Weapons | |
| SAR-21 | >150,000 |
| SAR-21 LMG | ? |
| SAR-21 Sharpshooter | ? |
| SAR-21 Grenade Launcher (GL) | ? |
| SAR-21 P-rail | ? |
| SAR-21 Modular Mounting System (MMS) | ? |
| CAR-15 Carbine | >5,000 |
| H&K MP5N 9mm SMG | >2,000 |
| FN P90 5.7mm SMG | ~500 |
| FN Five-seven 5.7mm Pistol | ~500 |
| Sig-Sauer P226 9mm Pistol | ? |
| M-16 M203 | >20,000 |
| M-16S1 | >200,000 |
| SAW ULTIMAX 100 | >20,000 |
| FN MAG 7.62mm GPMG | >10,000 |
| CIS 12.7mm HMG | >3000 |
| PGM Mini-Hecate 8.6mm Long-Range Sniper Rifle | ? |
| H&K PSG-1 7.62mm Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle | 100 |
| Accuracy International L96A1 7.62mm Sniper Rifle | ? |
| Accuracy International L115A1 8.6mm Long-Range Sniper Rifle | ? |
| Steyr SSG 69 7.62mm Sniper Rifle | ? |
| Brügger & Thomet APR308 7.62mm Sniper Rifle | ? |
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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)
