An Army L.I.V.E Initiative FOR WOSPECS BY WOSPECS Backbone of Our Army Our Warrant Officer and Specialist (WOSpec) Corps is the backbone of Our Army. WOSpecs are Warfighters, Trainers and Leaders; they are disciplined, professional and operationally ready. They partner the Commissioned Officers and Military Expert Officers to provide leadership and anchor the core competencies and capabilities in the SAF to achieve mission success. WOSpecs are expected to be keenly cognisant of organisational requirements and soldiering trends, and be proficient in command, training and leadership. This Guidebook describes what it means to be a WOSpec; it defines their roles and responsibilities, the professional partnership between WOSpecs and WARFIGHTER TRAINER LEADER Commissioned Officers, the importance of WOSpecs’ professional development and the leadership qualities expected of WOSpecs. Army WOSpec Guidebook Edition 2 is available @ http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/resourcelibrary/publications/e-books.html MARCH 2014 Our Army Flag The Army Warrant Officer and Specialist Guidebook is for your reference only. Information/ data contained in the WOSpec Guidebook is not to be extracted nor posted (in its entirety or in part) onto personal blogs or the public domain. No part of this publication may be reproduced, photocopied or otherwise, without the prior permission of the Ministry of Defence. My Personal Guide as a WARFIGHTER-TRAINER-LEADER __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ Pacestick – Symbol of Regimentation and Discipline. Let the Journey begin! CONTENTS 04 FOREWORD FROM CHIEF OF ARMY 22 THE SAF WARRANT OFFICER CREED AND SONG 05 MESSAGE FROM SERGEANT MAJOR OF THE ARMY 25 HISTORY OF THE WARRANT OFFICERS AND SPECIALISTS PREFACE 06 57 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES EDITORIAL COMMITTEE 07 77 PARTNERSHIP WITH OFFICER CORPS 08 OUR ARMY VISION AND MISSION 105 TRAINING AND EDUCATION ROADMAP 10 STRUCTURE OF OUR ARMY 119 LEADERSHIP 12 SAF CORE VALUES ORGANISATIONAL LEARNING 14 SAF CODE OF CONDUCT 157 16 SAF WOSPEC VISION AND MISSION 199 ACTION LEARNING PROCESS 18 THE SAF SPECIALIST CREED, SONG, ROAR AND PRIDE 215 RECOMMENDED READING LIST FOREWORD from MESSAGE from CHIEF OF army sergeant major of the army The SAF today comprises of 3 Corps of officers: Commissioned Officers, Since the inception of the Singapore Armed Forces in 1965, the Warrant Officers and Military Expert Officers. While each Corps has a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Corps has evolved to meet the changing different role and function, together, the 3 Corps provide leadership to needs of the SAF and Singapore society at large. We are now identified as anchor the core competencies and capabilities of the SAF. the Army Warrant Officer and Specialist (WOSpec) Corps. In recent years, The Warrant Officer and Specialist Corps is the backbone of Our Army. It has we have progressively studied and identified the roles and responsibilities of evolved in parallel with the transformation of Our Army into a modern 3rd Our Army WOSpecs and introduced initiatives that are strategically aligned Generation fighting force. The roles of Warrant Officers and Specialists in Our to Our Army’s Vision and Mission. Army has grown significantly, with new responsibilities and appointments Today, we have defined the roles of our WOSpecs as three-fold – a such as Commanding Officers, Sergeant Majors, Master Trainers, and Subject Warfighter-Trainer-Leader, with four key responsibilities - Taking Charge of Matter Experts. Training, Deepening Skills and Knowledge, Leading and Managing WOSpecs Our Army is a People organisation and leadership is key to inspiring and and Enforcing Regimentation and Discipline. Our WOSpecs has been and motivating our People. Warrant Officers and Specialists lead Our Army by will continue to be the backbone of Our Army, in close partnership with the providing excellent last-mile leadership for our Soldiers. Warrant Officers and Commissioned Officers and Military Expert Officers at all levels of command. Specialists directly touch the lives of our Soldiers, and have the This 2nd edition of the Army WOSpec Guidebook is dedicated opportunity and the responsibility to engage and bring out to our WOSpecs. This guidebook serves as an important the best in our Soldiers. By leading, coaching, motivating educational resource in our Corps’ pursuit of excellence and inspiring our Soldiers well, Warrant Officers and and must be read by all, Commissioned Officers, Specialists equip our Soldiers with strong military WOSpecs and Military Expert Officers. It gives an skills and good values, transforming them into good overview of what it is to be a WOSpec and sets soldiers and good citizens. the foundation for all WOSpecs to strengthen This 2nd edition of the Army WOSpec Guidebook their drive and passion for their profession. has crystallised the essence of what it means to be In addition, this guidebook will also provide a Warrant Officer and Specialist in the rd3 Generation the Commissioned Officers and Military Expert Army, and outlines the developmental milestones Officers an understanding of the WOSpecs’ of Our Army’s Warrant Officers and Specialists. It roles and responsibilities, which will lead to an also records and recognises the rich experiences and interactive and integrative collaboration that will expertise of our Warrant Officers and Specialists as the ensure the success of Our Army’s Vision and Mission. backbone of Our Army. In conclusion, I would like to express my Together, I am confident that the strong partnership appreciation to our WOSpecs-led Editorial of Commissioned Officers, WOSpecs and Military Team for their professionalism and Expert Officers will provide Our Army with the perseverance in the publication of leadership to achieve our vision of Our Army - this book. READY, DECISIVE, RESPECTED. Our journey continues ... MG RAVINDER SINGH CWO TANG PECK OON Chief Of Army Sergeant Major of the Army 04 Foreword from Chief of Army Message from Sergeant Major of the Army 05 EDITORIAL COMMITTEE PREFACE CHAIRMAN SWO Tamizh Kannan V.R. The Army Warrant Officer and Specialist (WOSpec) Guidebook was SECRETARY MSG Chew Da Wei, David first published in July 2008. In the five years that have followed, Our Army has continued to transform into a leaner, more formidable and capable 3rd Generation fighting force. MEMBERS MWO Maniyarasu MWO Tang Seng Chye, Collin In today’s increasingly complex battle space, Our Army WOSpecs are 1WO Quah Poh Hock, Alex cognisant of evolving organisational requirements, soldiering trends, 1WO Tan Beng Ann, Mike and the individual and unit’s Mission Essential Task List (METL). In 1WO Ng Teck Chuan the 3rd Generation Army, our WOSpecs must be Commanders who ME3 Mazlan Mohd Khalid can effectively lead and nurture soldiers who are increasingly highly- 2WO Ramli Ali educated, info-tech savvy, resourceful, and eager to contribute. 2WO Tan Peck Leak, Billy 2WO Vinod Kumar To meet these increased organisational demands, and remain 2WO Goon Wai Keong relevant and effective in the 3rd Generation Army, it is thus essential 2WO Yeo Kah Loon that Our Army WOSpecs constantly seek to upgrade and enhance 3WO Arun Kumar their professional knowledge and skills, in a continued journey of 3WO Chua Seow Ter, Danny personal mastery. MSG Pan Delong, Patrick MSG Arul Victor The 2nd edition of the Army WOSpec Guidebook aims to enhance the awareness of Our Army WOSpecs, and enable them to take greater CONSULTED Public Affairs Directorate (PAFF) ownership of their key roles and responsibilities in Our Army today. Army Information Centre (AIC) It is also the intent of the editorial committee to facilitate the use of Military Security Department (MSD) this guidebook by the Commissioned Officers and Military Expert G1 – Army Officers to better understand Our Army WOSpecs, and strengthen the National Service Affairs Department (NSAD) Specialist and Warrant Officer Institute (SWI) partnership between the Corps. SAF Centre of Leadership Development (SAF CLD) It is our aim that the Army WOSpec Guidebook will continue Control of Personnel Centre (CPC) to EDUCATE, ENGAGE, AND ENERGISE our WOSpecs, and National Service Personnel Centre (NSPC) EMPHASISE the roles and responsibilities of this professional Corps. SAF Education Office Centre for Heritage Services (CHS) SAF Sergeant Major Office SAF Printing Centre (SAFPC) DESIGNED Redbean De Pte Ltd With Pride We Lead! PRINTED Chung Printing Pte Ltd 06 Preface Editorial Committee 07 VISION MISSION our OUR ARMY is the bedrock READY IN PEACE, we are OUR ARMY is to deter of our nation’s defence. capable of a full spectrum aggression, and should army We draw our strength from of operations. deterrence fail, to secure a our Regulars, NSFs and swift and decisive victory. DECISIVE IN WAR, we will Operationally Ready NSmen. fight and win to defend our OUR ARMY is to be ready We thrive on the support of country. and capable of conducting our Families, Employers and a spectrum of operations fellow Singaporeans. RESPECTED BY ALL, Our to defend the security Army is a trusted national interests and sovereignty institution. We forge the of Singapore. fighting spirit of our people to secure our future and protect our way of life. 08 Army WOSpec – Backbone of Our Army Our Army Vision, Mission and Purpose 09 CHIEF OF ARMY GENERAL STAFF TRADOC CSSCOM GENERAL STAFF GENERAL STAFF ARMY SAFETY NS AFFAIRS (OPERATIONS) (DEVELOPMENT) INSPECTORATE DEPARTMENT TASK FORCES DIVISIONS HQ ISLAND HQ JOINT HQ SPECIAL OPERATIONS 21 DIV 25 DIV DEFENCE TASK FORCE TASK FORCE [AOR] [AOR] 3 DIV 6 DIV 9 DIV 2 PDF SPECIALIST GROUPS INFANTRY GUARDS COMMANDOS ARMOUR ARTILLERY COMBAT SIGNALS & ARMY ARMY MAINTENANCE TRANSPORT SUPPLY MILITARY ENGINEERS COMMAND INTELLIGENCE MEDICAL & ENGINEERING POLICE SYSTEMS SUPPORT 10 Army WOSpec – Backbone of Our Army Structure of Army 11 SAF LOYALTY TO COUNTRY PROFESSIONALISM ETHICS CORE LEADERSHIP FIGHTING SPIRIT CARE FOR SOLDIERS VALUES DISCIPLINE SAFETY 12 Army WOSpec – Backbone of Our Army SAF Core Values 13 Rule one We always honour our Nation. We will do everything to uphold it and nothing to disgrace it.