NS VOCATIONS CONTENTS INTRODUCTION INDICATING 2 YOUR VOCATION 3 PAGE INTEREST SINGAPORE SINGAPORE SINGAPORE ARMED FORCES 5 CIVIL DEFENCE 67 POLICE FORCE 101 FORCE Air Defence 7 Fire and Rescue 69 Airport Patrol 103 Armour 11 Infocomm 73 C3 Operations 107 Artillery 15 Logistics 77 Community 111 Engagement Combat Engineers 19 Maintenance 81 K-9 Operations 115 Guards 23 Medical 85 Neighbourhood 119 Infantry 27 Provost 89 Policing Intelligence 31 Special Rescue 93 Police Coast Guard 123 Island Defence 35 Transport 97 Police Tactical Troop 127 Logistics Protective Security 131 39 (ProCom) Maintenance 43 Public Transportation 135 Security (TransCom) Medical 47 Training Military Police 51 139 Naval Operations 55 Signals 59 Transport 63 At home At CMPB INTRODUCTION INDICATING YOUR Registration and Find out more about Attend medical You have recently registered for National Service. You can now indicate your documenFind out motationre theR aevgisailableter for v oNScations and scAttrendeening medical interest in the various vocations of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), Singapore about the available on indiwwcwa.tcmpe intbe.grestov.s g/ screening VOCATION vocations on CMPB ns-invo vcoationscations on NS Civil Defence Force (SCDF), Singapore Police Force (SPF). website (videos and (videosPortal and be fhandbook)ore medical handbook) screening We require you to indicate your interest during the pre-enlistment stage to help INTEREST us assign you to an appropriate vocation based on the Services’ operational requirements, your suitability and interest. What does indicating interest in vocations involve ? To help you make an informed decision, we have prepared this handbook to provide some insight into the different vocations of the three uniformed Services. National Service serves a critical defence and security need, and as such, it may be necessary for us to assign you to a different vocation based on the operational There are 7 categories of vocations, 3 from SAF, 2 from SCDF, 2 2fr omfrom SP SPF.F. and manpower requirements of the three uniformed Services. Servicemen in all vocations contribute meaningfully to the defence and security of Singapore. For your reference, videos of each vocation are also available on the CMPB website Pre-enlistees may indicate interest in 2 or more vocations in each category. (www.cmpb.gov.sg/ns-vocations). We hope you find this handbook useful. Deployment is based on manpower and operational cattribuognitivtes,e attribu skills tandes, skillsinteres andt. interest. Commander, Central Manpower Base Enlist into SAF, SCDF Undergo basic training Check posting order or SPF Enlist into SAF, SCDF Undergo basic training Check posting order or SPF EEvveerryy ffull-timeull-time nationalnational seserrviviccemaneman playsplays anan imporimporttantant rroleole rreeggaarrdlessdless ooff thethe vvooccationation ttoo whichwhich hehe isis depldeployoyed,ed, andand willwill hahavvee anan opporopporttunityunity ttoo ccontribuontributtee ttoo thethe nationalnational ddeeffenenccee andand securitysecurity ooff SinSinggapoaporre.e. 2 3 SINGAPORE ARMED FORCES 4 5 SINGAPORE ARMED FORCES CMPB AIR DEFENCE What is an Air Defence Weapon Operator? As an Air Defence Weapon Operator (ADWO), you will play a critical role in protecting Singapore’s skies and in ensuring the sovereignty of our air space. You will operate different systems in our Air Force to track and take down airborne threats. Our systems include sensors such as the System for Hybrid Interceptor Knowledge of Recognised Air (SHIKRA) Radar and missile systems such as the Improved-Homing All the Way Killer (I-HAWK), Suface-to-air PYthon and DERby - Short Range (SPYDER-SR) and Robotsystem 70. What will my training be like? In order to qualify as an operationally ready ADWO, you must successfully complete a course that enables you to play an integral role in our air defence mission. In this course, you will first acquire knowledge of our air defence concepts and learn how the Air Force fights as a team. Thereafter, you will gain operational and technical knowledge of our air defence system so that you can effectively employ your missiles in taking out threats from the air. In terms of preparing your system for operations, you will master system deployment procedures and field-craft as part of a high-performing team. Once you are ready, you will learn how to work with your team to take down airborne threats for air defence operations. Finally, in order to ensure our air defence system is always ready to successfully carry out operations, you will also learn to perform system operational checks and carry out periodic maintenance tasks. 6 7 SINGAPORE ARMED FORCES CMPB What will my typical day in Air Defence What skills and qualities Alumni look like? does an ADWO have? experience As an ADWO, you will be part of an Air Force squadron that will put you at the Alertness Just like unpolished gems in the forefront of defending our skies against threats from the air, 24 hours a day, 365 You need to be alert and have quick reflexes. hands of a master craftsman, days a year. You and your team will be rotated for air defence duties. When alerted to a possible threat, you must we were moulded and shaped to rapidly deploy our weapon system to search be the precious gemstones we You will continue to undergo further training to hone your abilities to successfully and target the potential airborne threat. now are. execute Air Defence operations. This continuous training will include participation in – local and overseas exercises. You will also regularly maintain our weapon system, Commitment Corporal Eugene Giam to ensure that it is operationally ready for its mission. You will undertake 24/7 operations on a rotational basis to watch our skies. You must ADWO, 165 Squadron possess a strong sense of commitment to “ meet the operational demands. Teamwork You will learn to work closely with your team to achieve mission success. Decision making skills Given the tempo of operations, you will need to make quick decisions in order to succeed in your mission. 8 9 SINGAPORE ARMED FORCES CMPB ARMOUR What is Armour? Armour is the decisive force of our Army. Our firepower, mobility, protection and situational awareness offer a potent package to defeat any enemy. The Singapore Armoured Regiment is a modern and integrated force. As a part of the Armour formation, you will use state-of-the-art platforms such as the Leopard 2SG, Bionix II, and Bronco to outflank and outmanoeuvre the enemy. What will my training be like? For many of you, the Leopard 2SG main battle tank or the Bionix infantry fighting vehicle is the first vehicle that you will be trained to drive. We have a progressive and systematic training system that trains you to drive either vehicle competently and safely. When you are not driving or commanding the tank, you may be either the gunner or loader. The same is true for the Armoured Infantry, which includes a 7 men section of troopers in the rear. Together, you are part of a team that trains and fights as one. Training in Armour is demanding, as it involves the mastery of machines and weaponry. Your Armour training will typically culminate in an overseas training exercise, where we will expose you to realistic and demanding operating conditions. 10 11 SINGAPORE ARMED FORCES CMPB What will my typical day in Armour look like? What skills and qualities Alumni Mounted warfare demands sharp minds and strong bodies to meet the challenges does an Armour serviceman experiences of a fluid and uncertain battlefield. Physical training will therefore be a daily feature. have? You will also participate in routine operational servicing and checks, to ensure the When I feel the ground trembling as the tanks readiness of our platforms. Teamwork majestically roll by, there is no You must enjoy tackling challenges and doubt in my mind that the tough working with others in a team. You will build and enjoy friendship and camaraderie, as the daily activities require drills and hard work are all worth you to work very closely with your unit-mates. it. I am proud to don the black Psychomotor skills beret for Armour, where man You must also possess good psychomotor and machine are forged into one. skills. – Corporal First Class “Chan Jau Tung Leadership Gunner 48th Battalion Singapore Operating in a small team demands the best Armoured Regiment of each individual soldier. You will have to take up leadership roles within your team to My experience in Armour has manage the multifaceted demands of being been enriching and interesting. I part of the Armour formation. learnt to handle various weapons and have also been involved Adaptability in navigation courses in the You will learn to manage challenges arising jungle and in various live-firing from the ever-changing demands of the exercises from the Section-level to the Company-level. Being battlefield. in the Bionix as an Armoured Infantry Trooper and seeing how “it deals with enemy forces is a memorable experience. In Armour, man and machine work together to keep our country safe. I am proud to be in this formation. – Corporal Mani Armoured Infantry Trooper, Jaguar Company, 42th Battalion Singapore Armoured Regiment 12 13 SINGAPORE ARMED FORCES CMPB ARTILLERY What is Artillery? The Artillery formation plays a crucial role on the battlefield by harnessing the power of the SAF’s precision fires systems to neutralise enemy forces through coordinated strikes. As a gunner, you will deliver timely, accurate, and effective strikes with artillery systems such as the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS). With precision firing, you will help to pave the way for our manoeuvre forces. An effective Artillery also requires “brains and eyes”. You could be operating advanced radar to detect and locate targets, and relaying the information to the command post controlling the delivery of fires.