tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post8721260401943640831..comments2024-03-28T21:39:05.175+08:00Comments on Senang Diri: Crippled wings: Time to relook Singapore's airbase security postureDavid Boeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11401913253357584603noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-21110915430557964372012-10-25T13:29:15.265+08:002012-10-25T13:29:15.265+08:00fully agree. i served in tengah FDS from 04-06. ju...fully agree. i served in tengah FDS from 04-06. just recently i went back for my ICT. right now, in internal gates we dont even carry weapons anymore. the only shit we have against potential intruders are one stinky telescopic baton.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-11020844996245416592012-10-12T12:22:52.902+08:002012-10-12T12:22:52.902+08:00Unmanned / unattended modern optical sensors which...<br /><br />Unmanned / unattended modern optical sensors which can automatically ( without a person constantly looking at the display )detect & alert unusual activity or attempted intrusions along base perimeter will go a long way to reduce manpower required to monitor perimeter.<br /><br />But still need well trained, armed & equipped FDS reaction force to deal with any intrusions large or small. <br /><br />Bright EyesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-55804545310125228822012-10-09T10:24:27.586+08:002012-10-09T10:24:27.586+08:00I agree with the above post. RPs in the FDS are at...I agree with the above post. RPs in the FDS are at the lowest pecking order in the airbases. On paper their strength is barely sufficient for routine duties. In practice, men are loaned to cover manpower gaps in other bases, provide the bulk for the RSAF NDP contingent, in addition to the usual medical cases. It is not uncommon for guard commanders, sentries and checkers to be on duty for over 12 hours each day. This excludes ration detail, traffic duties and special details.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-80378889197101365002012-10-08T15:56:34.580+08:002012-10-08T15:56:34.580+08:00It's not just about equipping - it's also ...It's not just about equipping - it's also about manpower. The manning people in the SAF simply do not understand the manpower requirements to guard an airbase 24 hours a day. <br /><br />The manning situation was so desperate that my friends who served their NS in FDS had to do checkpoint duty for 12-18 hours a day - and they can't sit down in that sentry post. <br /><br />I can't see how troops who work up to 2 work days in a single duty shift can hold off a determined intruder while waiting for the commandos to come. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-88096218694695003672012-10-05T09:46:43.408+08:002012-10-05T09:46:43.408+08:00My reply<a href="http://wherebearsroamfree.blogspot.sg/2012/10/did-david-boey-yak-too-much-and.html?showComment=1349399875327#c891104239459159165" rel="nofollow">My reply</a>Hermithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17512674272141731940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-57042074373590990082012-10-05T00:48:54.401+08:002012-10-05T00:48:54.401+08:00Why bother.. he can't even comprehend the them...Why bother.. he can't even comprehend the theme of the article... rsaf base in afghanistan? What a foolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-43503760659890355882012-10-04T12:53:57.956+08:002012-10-04T12:53:57.956+08:00Looks like someone's not happy with your post,...Looks like someone's not happy with your post, David. <br /><br />http://wherebearsroamfree.blogspot.sg/2012/10/did-david-boey-yak-too-much-and.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-56241423673870362782012-10-03T17:24:34.046+08:002012-10-03T17:24:34.046+08:00Till about 3 years ago, NS men at the FDS still tr...Till about 3 years ago, NS men at the FDS still trained with Vietnam-era AR-15s that sported 3-pronged flash hiders (space gun). Vietnam era webbing and steel helmets could still be found in the stores. Active NSF had to be re-trained to handle M-16/AR-15s. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-78391713374132612012-10-02T13:17:08.551+08:002012-10-02T13:17:08.551+08:00Yeah but no one in their right mind will be screwi...Yeah but no one in their right mind will be screwing around with electirc fencing, some heavy duty cameras and a couple of (100)Gurkhas on the prowl.<br /><br />...then again, Mas Selamat....:Dlonkangwarrior2noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-21192447371825822732012-10-02T07:29:02.255+08:002012-10-02T07:29:02.255+08:00Camp Bastion is in a warzone. Security posture dep...Camp Bastion is in a warzone. Security posture depends on the threat climate. It doesn't make sense either for airbases or air force camps to maintain what are substantial ground forces. Nathanielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-24124538489279668372012-10-01T12:26:09.353+08:002012-10-01T12:26:09.353+08:00"Sea Soldiers" what a stupid name.
What..."Sea Soldiers" what a stupid name.<br /><br />What next "Air Soldiers"???<br /><br /><br /><br />Norman Claturenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-3257313031821156992012-10-01T12:23:36.315+08:002012-10-01T12:23:36.315+08:00Gurkhas.The ultimate Jagas.
Expand the force to i...Gurkhas.The ultimate Jagas.<br /><br />Expand the force to include a brigade size for the army (maybe transfer some from Police, I believe the force there is close to brigade strength anyway)<br /><br />Probably cheap.<br /><br />One Batallion per Airbase should more than suffice (Tengah, Changi, PLAB, Sembawang can be guarded by the Guards)<br /><br />Gurkhas will also help shore up our standing infantry count and reduce the complement sent to Infantry (thereby increasing our own quality)<br /><br />+ Technology. Our airbases are all within the city. Not exactly out in the ulus and exposed to saboteurs. Surveliance systems and electric fencing should do the rest.<br /><br />The more pressing issue is assault from rockets in time of war. We will need likely Iron Dome, Magic Wand and possibly a CIWS like the Centurion or MANTIS. LKYSecuritySystemsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-90018320780974227232012-10-01T11:07:13.110+08:002012-10-01T11:07:13.110+08:00after camp bastion, jagas are going to become term...after camp bastion, jagas are going to become terminators.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-36179264946811709642012-10-01T00:11:22.538+08:002012-10-01T00:11:22.538+08:00"Jaga" sums it up. The equipment of secu..."Jaga" sums it up. The equipment of security personnel is usually lowest priority. <br />Camp Bastion attack was carried out by men dressed in US-issued camou-fatigues, cutting through the fence unobserved. It was well-planned and well-executed. Based on what I know, the terrain is flat in Camp Bastion - if there were sentries/observers, they should not have missed this group of attackers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-82017771424544778702012-09-30T20:16:18.522+08:002012-09-30T20:16:18.522+08:00Hi Anonymous 7:31 PM,
Yes, the navy's Sea Sold...Hi Anonymous 7:31 PM,<br />Yes, the navy's Sea Soldiers are indeed important for naval base security.<br /><br />This post was written in the aftermath of the raid on Camp Bastion. <br /><br />Will look into a follow-up piece that examines the Sea Soldier aspect.<br /><br />For the record, RSN units have not been on the priority list for small arms either. For awhile after the SAR-21 made its appearance, sentries on RSN warships carried M-16s mostly with 20-round mags.<br /><br />Best regards,<br /><br /><br />DavidDavid Boeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11401913253357584603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-17243852081418933472012-09-30T19:31:46.220+08:002012-09-30T19:31:46.220+08:00How about Sea Soldiers, the RSN's security tro...How about Sea Soldiers, the RSN's security troopers? Surely they're just as important as you make the FDS out to be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-64403328212568832832012-09-30T16:42:18.032+08:002012-09-30T16:42:18.032+08:00base defense pass to rp loh, where got so many ...base defense pass to rp loh, where got so many 'special forces' running around?? got ST enggr what,can outsource what ..they got talents ..lol...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com