Vulcann 6th Gear November 12, 2012 Share November 12, 2012 From CNA: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1236698/1/.html SAF uses technology to counter lower birth rate & ageing population By Imelda Saad | Posted: 12 November 2012 1429 hrs SINGAPORE: The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has been affected by Singapore's declining birth rates and ageing population. National Service (NS) enlistees are drawn from eligible male Singapore citizens and permanent residents. In a reply to Parliament, Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said in the 1990s, about 15,000 NS men were enlisted into the SAF each year. From the year 2000, Singapore experienced higher numbers as children given birth by cohorts of baby-boomers came of enlistment age, including those born in the 1988 Dragon year. As a result, SAF enlistments increased and reached a peak of about 21,000 in 2011. But going forward, due to an ageing population and declining fertility trends, SAF enlistments are expected to gradually taper and revert to levels in the 1990s, of about 15,000 each year. But even with these enlistment numbers, Dr Ng said Singapore's long-term projections till 2040 indicate that the SAF will still be able to mobilise about 300,000 soldiers from regulars, full time national servicemen (NSFs) and operationally ready NS men (ORNS), if needed. Dr Ng added the SAF has taken into account its manpower requirements over the long term through its transformation towards a 3rd-generation SAF. That is, through advances in technology and with more effective systems and platforms, which require fewer men to operate. Dr Ng said: "Beyond investing in technologically advanced platforms, we also leverage technology to network our platforms together to provide us greater synergy in training and operations. "So one example is the recently inaugurated community for command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence. Another important factor driving up the overall capability and productivity of the SAF lies in the rising quality of our servicemen." "As a whole, the higher quality of our NS men combined with the advanced platforms and effective use of technology to network our systems, will ensure that the SAF continues to be an effective military force and a strong deterrent against any aggression," he added. - CNA/xq ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear November 12, 2012 Author Share November 12, 2012 Maybe this is our solution? Source: http://www.forcesofgeek.com/2012/07/sdcc-e...bot-3d-blu.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurty Supercharged November 12, 2012 Share November 12, 2012 not putting those FT or newly singapore citizen into the army too? must let them have a feel of what's it all about Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahtong 1st Gear November 12, 2012 Share November 12, 2012 Just need to find a newtype to pilot this: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocus Turbocharged November 12, 2012 Share November 12, 2012 not putting those FT or newly singapore citizen into the army too? must let them have a feel of what's it all about actually have liao lah. during my time, my HQ platoon Sergeant is Malaysian. My MG commander is Indonesian...all after ORD got pink IC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear November 12, 2012 Author Share November 12, 2012 Or this? Source: http://devilsarmy.webs.com/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocus Turbocharged November 12, 2012 Share November 12, 2012 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocus Turbocharged November 12, 2012 Share November 12, 2012 (edited) Actually with this....we all don't need to serve NS liao.......lol This is the most effective force mulitpler to date, proven since WWII... Edited November 12, 2012 by Pocus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic November 12, 2012 Share November 12, 2012 SAF is very differrent from pte sector. when faced with lesser soldiers, SAF knew that it does not have the luxury of FT compared to pte sectors. It knew that it had to automate processes, improve weapon capabilities, enhance training! Today, SAF is a meaner leaner figthing force with less soldiers. SAF is the prime example what an enterprise can do when faced with labour crunch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocus Turbocharged November 12, 2012 Share November 12, 2012 SAF is very differrent from pte sector. when faced with lesser soldiers, SAF knew that it does not have the luxury of FT compared to pte sectors. It knew that it had to automate processes, improve weapon capabilities, enhance training! Today, SAF is a meaner leaner figthing force with less soldiers. SAF is the prime example what an enterprise can do when faced with labour crunch Actually SAF got play cheat...they outsource some of the things like food, logistics and cleaning... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocus Turbocharged November 12, 2012 Share November 12, 2012 Also, to those naysayers who keep complaining about FTs.... I tell you, SAF is the best place to work...... 0 FTs! All true-blue Singaporeans...including the keng kias and sabo kings!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear November 12, 2012 Author Share November 12, 2012 But please, please, please not these "Roger-Roger" clowns: Source: http://storiesbywilliams.com/2012/05/10/th...s-duty-strikes/ [laugh] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahtong 1st Gear November 12, 2012 Share November 12, 2012 Actually SAF got play cheat...they outsource some of the things like food, logistics and cleaning... Actually I find it very funny. During ICT, they say this is classified, that one cannot tell people etc etc. Meanwhile there are "contract labourers" all over the place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocus Turbocharged November 12, 2012 Share November 12, 2012 But please, please, please not these "Roger-Roger" clowns: Source: http://storiesbywilliams.com/2012/05/10/th...s-duty-strikes/ [laugh] Don't worry, our procurment standards very high... maybe our neighbours will resort to those...engines not included... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotamp 3rd Gear November 12, 2012 Share November 12, 2012 SAF is very differrent from pte sector. when faced with lesser soldiers, SAF knew that it does not have the luxury of FT compared to pte sectors. It knew that it had to automate processes, improve weapon capabilities, enhance training! Today, SAF is a meaner leaner figthing force with less soldiers. SAF is the prime example what an enterprise can do when faced with labour crunch SAF has near unlimited budget in capital investments...private sector no fight ley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyz 5th Gear November 12, 2012 Share November 12, 2012 The ultimate move is extend the cycle like retirement age. haha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahtong 1st Gear November 12, 2012 Share November 12, 2012 True story. France tried to solve their manpower shortage with these: It worked very well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocus Turbocharged November 12, 2012 Share November 12, 2012 Actually I find it very funny. During ICT, they say this is classified, that one cannot tell people etc etc. Meanwhile there are "contract labourers" all over the place. You dunno meh...those contract workers after work back to their dorm will have this guy waiting inside . lol ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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