Change of Command for the Chief of Army and the Chief of Air Force

30 Jun 1998

Today, 30 Jun 98, the Army and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) held the Change of Command Parades for the Chief of Army and the Chief of Air Force. Both parades were witnessed by the Chief of Defence Force, Lieutenant-General (LT-GEN) Bey Soo Khiang and senior commanders from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).

The Change of Command is part of the SAF's policy on leadership renewal, and to release talented SAF officers to serve in the public and private sectors. Major-General (MAJ-GEN) Han Eng Juan will join the Land Transport Authority while MAJ-GEN Goh Yong Siang will join Singapore Technologies Industrial Corporation, on 1Jul 98.

At this morning, the Chief of Air Force, MAJ-GEN Goh handed over the Air Force Command Symbol to Brigadier-General (BG) Raymund Ng Teck Heng. MAJ- GEN Goh reviewed a parade formed by the RSAF formations of , Paya Lebar Air Base, Air Base, Air Base, Air Defence Systems Division and Tactical Air Support Command. At the end of the parade, MAJ-GEN Goh boarded the Super Puma for a send-off flight.

Over at Nee Soon Camp in the afternoon, the Chief of Army, MAJ-GEN Han handed over the Army Command Symbol to BG Lim Chuan Poh. MAJ-GEN Han reviewed a Guard of Honour mounted by 3 Singapore Infantry Regiment, the best combat unit for 1997 and 3rd Division, which was the last formation commanded by him. MAJ-GEN Han made his exit to a display of a mobile column of vehicles from the seven formations of Armour, Guards, Infantry, Artillery, Engineer, Signals and Logistics.

To commemorate their terms of service as the Chief of Army and Chief of Air Force, MAJ- GEN Han and MAJ-GEN Goh will be hosted to two separate dinners by their servicemen and women later in the week.

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Factsheet:

- Chief of Army and Chief of Air Force (Document No: MINDEF_19980630003.pdf)

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