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20 Aug 2021 | OPS & TRAINING

Mask on, suit up

These combat engineers are "MOPP-ed up" for their Vocation Obstacle Course, which tests their operational endurance and proficiency in Chemical, Biological and Radiological Defence (CBRD).

// Producer & Editor Thrina Tham

// Cameraman Deepan Nicholas

// Photographer Chua Soon Lye

Tags CBRD Vocation Obstacle Course VOC MOPP 4 39 SCE Canister Change Drill Singapore Army Fitness
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