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President Nathan Commissions 447 as SAF Officers
15 December 2011
President S R Nathan reviewed a commissioning parade at the SAFTI Military Institute this evening, where 378 Army, 39 Air Force and 30 Navy officer cadets were commissioned as officers of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).
President S R Nathan reviewed a commissioning parade at the SAFTI Military Institute this evening, where 378 Army, 39 Air Force and 30 Navy officer cadets were commissioned as officers of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).
Speaking at the parade, President Nathan encouraged the graduands to be "leaders who are professional, committed, caring and who always act with integrity." He also emphasised the important role of an SAF officer as a commander in inspiring and developing a deep sense of mission and purpose in their men. He said, "Lead by example. Inspire your men and women to follow you by demonstrating a high degree of professionalism and discipline. Spare no effort when training your men and women and never compromise on performance standards. But always have their safety at heart. Lead wisely."
The parade marked the completion of 38 weeks of rigorous training at the Officer Cadet School. The demanding and realistic training exercises conducted during this course provided valuable opportunities for the officer cadets to develop their combat, planning and leadership skills. The newly commissioned officers will go on to assume command, instructional or staff appointments in the SAF.
Also present at the parade were Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean, Members of Parliament, senior Ministry of Defence officials and SAF officers as well as families and friends of the newly commissioned officers.
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