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Understanding the Millenial Generation: Developing a More Effective Workforce for the Future SAF
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by MAJ Fu Wei'en Eugene and CPT Nah Jinping

Singapore's current enlistees are better educated, more adaptive and learn faster. They are also more acquainted with social media and technology. Compared to their predecessors, these soldiers' characteristics, requirements and expectations are vastly different. Current junior ranks will eventually take over as senior commanders within the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). Each generation has its own unique characteristics with their strengths and shortfalls. With proper training and engagement, Generation Y's unique qualities can be harnessed to build an effective and committed workforce for the future SAF. The current leadership can achieve this by understanding this generation's unique characteristics through better engagement rather than stifling their natural talents.
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MAJ Fu Wei’en, Eugene is currently undergoing the SH -60F “Seahawk” Antisubmarine Warfare Pilot Course at North Island Naval Air Station, San Diego, United States of America. Previously an Air Warfare Officer (C3) by vocation, he served in 111 SQN before successfully re-vocationalizing as Pilot in 2012. As a Military Training Award holder, he graduated from the Australian Defense Force Academy in 2006 with a Bachelor of Engineering (Aeronautical Engineering) (First Class Honors) and was also the recipient of the Best Overall Engineer and Best Thesis awards. He has won both a Merit and a Commendation Award in previous Chief of Defence Force Essay Competitions.

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CPT Nah Jinping is currently undergoing pilot training with the United States Air Force in the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot training program at Laughlin Air Force Base, Del Rio, Texas. An SAF Merit Scholarship award holder, she holds a Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Psychology from the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom and a Master of Arts in Educational Studies from the University of Michigan, United States. CPT Nah received a Merit award in the Chief of Defence Force Essay Competition in 2012.

Last updated on 29 May 2013
 
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