Monday, January 11, 2010

New York zone: Universal Studios Singapore

This is another totally non-defence related post.

This is part of the New York street scene replicated at Universal Studios Singapore (USS). It's almost fully operational. Behind the facades, food & beverage outlets and retail stores are being fitted out and tested.

When I saw it today, I figured it would make a great training area for Military Operations in Urban Terrain.





8 comments:

  1. Sweet. Do what the FFL and Norgs do... MOUT in real urban areas. :D

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  2. I suppose we could have a CQB training display there as well. Make it an additional attraction to visit. hahaha!

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  3. Should give the planners for Ex Northstar a heads up :D

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  4. I would prefer we do a riverdance at the New York zone than turn it into a FIBUA/MOUT area.

    Cheers.

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  5. You are right David, New York zone would make a great training area for military operations in Urban Terrain especially with the Bionix on the street. Saw you today, but no time to call out to you as I was busy with some work that need to be attend to.

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  6. intriguing idea about a FIBUA zone. who knows, a re-enactment of the Mumbai attack might be a macabre crowd puller?

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  7. Hi 5-2,
    Last year's Exercise Northstar VII was based on the Mumbai attack. Guests at Rasa Sentosa had a first hand view of the action.

    Three Milnuts watched the rehearsal. There's a clip of the rappelling sequence on Youtube. :)

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  8. CJ, I know! So invite the Northstar VII team to use your facility this year. What a win-win ;@)

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