The engineer formation is an important part of the SAF. As Combat Engineers, we specialize in Mobility, Counter Mobility and Survivability operations such as Fortification, Clearing of Enemy Obstacles and Demolitions.
Mobility
The Combat Engineers overcome obstacles in the path of our advancing forces to give them freedom of movement and manoeuvre. Logistic supply lines are kept open by the combat engineers to enhance the sustainability of operations.
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Counter-mobility
The combat engineers lay minefields, demolish bridges and routes and set up booby-traps to slow down the enemy.
Survivability
To protect our troops against enemy fire, the combat engineers use their heavy plants and demolition skills to construct trenches, weapons emplacements, command posts etc.
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Field Engineers
Field Engineers undertake crucial mobility, counter-mobility and survivability tasks to support the Army in its operation. Field Engineers are the ones who clear obstacles in the paths of our advancing forces to ensure mobility, construct obstacles in the paths of the enemy forces to counter their mobility and erect field fortifications to ensure the survivability of our own forces.
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Armoured Engineers
Equipped with the most advanced machinery, Armoured Engineers require a significantly shorter time to clear complicated obstacles, ensuring the armoured forces' intrinsic high mobility and manoeuverability.
Armoured Engineers work together as a team to pave the way, removing all obstacles by means of heavy lifting and dozing. Protected by thick armour, the Armoured Engineers initial fear by virtue of their size.
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Bridging Engineers
Bridging Engineers provide the transportation means to project combat troops and vehicles across rivers and water obstacles to engage the enemy.
Bridging Engineers enhance the mobility of our forces by their specialised skills in operating state-of-the art equipment in the form of float bridges, rafts and assault boats. Bridging Engineers are highly skilled in both land and water operations.
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Plant Engineers
Plant Engineers are the backbone of the Engineers. They are irreplaceable in all Engineer operations as they battle to turn terrain to our forces' advantage. Plant Engineers are equipped with heavy machinery that facilitates this and help in the maintenance of the Army's supply routes.
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Explosive Ordnance Disposal Engineers
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Engineers are the experts in explosive handling and disposal. They risk their lives to remove explosive threats and clear unexploded munitions. EOD Engineers perform their tasks with fearlessness and self-confidence.
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Last updated on 13 Nov 2006
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