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13 Aug 2021 | OPS & TRAINING

Armed & fighting fit

Could you "tank" this? Watch how Armour soldiers build up their combat fitness and endurance in the Vocation Obstacle Course.

Producer & Editor / Thrina Tham

Cameraman / Vince Sia

Photographer / Chua Soon Lye

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