Fact Sheet: Women’s Boot Camp 2023 – Youth Edition

Handling of the Singapore Assault Rifle - 21^st Century (SAR 21)

Participants experienced the handling of the SAR 21, the Singapore Army’s rifle developed locally that all Servicemen are trained to use. The SAR 21 is designed to be light-weight and intuitive to use, catering specifically to the build of our soldiers. It was designed with minimal parts for quick assembly, disassembly, cleaning and maintenance. It was also designed with less recoil and a 1.5X optical scope that allows for more accuracy.

Static Weapon Display

Participants were introduced to weapons such as the M203 Grenade Launcher, Man-portable, Anti-Tank, Anti-Door (MATADOR) weapon, the Section Automatic Weapon (SAW), and GPMG (General Purpose Machine Gun).

Introduction to Combat Buddy Aid

Participants were introduced to First Aid Dressing, learned how to apply a tourniquet and performed casualty evacuation.

Introduction to Standard Obstacle Course (SOC)

Participants challenged themselves at a truncated version of the SOC, of which they attempted nine out of the usual 12 obstacles:

1. Stepping Stones

2. Rubble

3. Tunnel

4. Dodging Panels

5. Low Rope

6. Ditch

7. Corridor

8. Window

9. Terrace

Combat Rations Dinner

Participants had the opportunity to taste the Singapore Armed Forces’ (SAF) combat rations.

Focus Group Discussion and TD Activity

Participants engaged in a conversation on how they can play a larger role in NS and our nation’s defence, as well as a TD activity where they brainstormed, reflected and came up with what they pledged to do for TD in 2023.

First Parade and Usage of Risk Assessment Card

Prior to commencement of training activities, participants collectively assessed five factors comprising: (i) Mission (complexity and factors to consider for safe completion of the task); (ii) Management (safety measures in place); (iii) Man (whether section is physically and mentally ready to undertake the task) (iv) Machine (is of operable condition); and (v) Medium (assess the environment for potential risks and mitigate them). As part of this process, they also underwent temperature taking and water parade.

2km Route March with 100m Simulated Casualty Evacuation

Participants experienced a 2km route march around the camp and a 100m simulated casualty evacuation.

Capability Demonstration

1. Night fighting equipment

2. Micro Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Participants were introduced to the night vision goggles (NVGs) and experienced using NVGs in a near zero-light environment to identify targets. Personnel from HQ Army Intelligence and the SAFVC also operated Micro UAVs with the participants viewing the demonstration. These Micro UAVs are used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance purposes.

Introduction to Urban Operations

1. Instinctive Action Drill

2. Tactical Room Clearing Procedures

3. Firing of blanks with SAR 21

Participants rehearsed the Instinctive Action Drill (InAD) and tactical room clearing procedures with the SAR 21, mounted with the Tactical Engagement System (TES), before executing with the firing of blanks. The TES on the SAR 21 is a laser transmitter that is mounted and aligned with the rifle barrel to simulate firing and provide feedback if the target has been successfully engaged. This realistically mimics real-world engagements in a safe and interactive environment.