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Reply to CNA Digital's Query on Ministerial Statement
25 February 2019
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Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) commanders are responsible for the training, safety, welfare and discipline of their men. Commanders are assessed on various factors, including the operational readiness of his unit, the unit's safety standards, and his soldiers' adherence to safety procedures and processes.
Unit commanders who have failed to comply with safety procedures and processes are charged under the military justice system. They may also be subject to penalties on their bonuses, increments and/or promotions. Going forward, as part of the SAF's continuous efforts to build a strong safety culture and to strengthen compliance, the performance assessment of commanders will be more tightly coupled with safety compliance, while ensuring a healthy and open reporting culture for safety.
Parents entrust their sons to the SAF to prepare and train them to defend Singapore. This is a heavy responsibility that we do not take lightly. We will continue to enhance our safety systems and ensure that the processes in place remain sound and robust as part of our efforts to instil a strong safety culture in the SAF.
Colonel Goh Si Mien
Head Joint Manpower Department
Singapore Armed Forces