SAF Participates in Multilateral Exercise in Phitsanulok, Thailand

Ambassadors and representatives from the participating countries officiating at the opening ceremony of Exercise Cobra Gold 14.

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), together with the co-hosts the Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTARF) and the United States Pacific Command (US PACOM), along with four other countries, is participating in Exercise Cobra Gold from 11 to 21 February 2014 in Phitsanulok, Thailand. This year's multilateral exercise, the 33rd in the series, will focus on peace support and stability operations.

The 61-member SAF contingent participating in this year's exercise will be led by Chief Guards Officer Brigadier-General Desmond Tan Kok Ming. On the sidelines of the exercise, an SAF team, together with the RTARF and the US PACOM, will construct a multipurpose hall for the local population while another SAF medical team will educate local healthcare personnel on disease prevention and proper sanitation practices under a humanitarian civic action programme.

Exercise Cobra Gold promotes mutual understanding, friendship and professionalism among the personnel of the participating armed forces. Representatives from 11 other countries are also involved in this year's exercise as observers. The SAF has been a full participant of this multilateral exercise since 2000.