ISSUE 238/2016

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OUR ARMY, OUR NATION’S STRENGTHArmy Museum Exhibition

Signal Formation Celebrates 50th Anniversary

WOMEN IN DEFENCERecognising our Servicewomen

Welcome to our second issue of 2016. As you will see, it’s been a

busy time for our Army.

Read about Our Army exhibition at the Army Museum, this will run until

July so do make a trip down to learn more about what our Army is all about.

Join our Gunners in New Zealand as they tell us about their experiences in Exercise Thunder Warrior.

Of course, we mustn’t forget all our efforts for Total Defence; join us for a visit to the Total Defence Exhibition and also read about women in defence.

We feature CPT Tan Weiyi, first lady officer to top the CTC and SSG Sng Ping Yi in our people segment.

Last but not least, please keep the comments, feedback and contributions coming in, and a heartfelt thank you for your continual support.

Editor Speaks

Mel FerdinandsEditor of Army News

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CONTENTSEditorial BoardCOL Yew Chee Leung SLTC Patrick OngMAJ Justin Teo Kok SeongCWO Ng Siak PingSLTC (NS) James SureshMAJ (NS) Sebastian Sim

Writers/PhotographersCPL Ashwin Lee CPL Brandon LeowCPL Saravanan Munusamy CPL Keita SinCPL Low Kai Heng CPL Jeremy Hong LCP Amos Poh LCP Jason ChuaLCP Koh Shi Jie LCP Joel Ng PTE Andrew Teo

PTE Darren Soo PTE Wong Jin Cheng

Facebook RepresentativeCPL Alastair LoePTE Jeremy Lee

ContributorsHQ Signals and Command SystemsHQ 3rd Division Artillery1st Commando Battalion21st Battalion, Singapore Artillery24th Battalion, Singapore ArtilleryDefence Media CentreSaint Andrew’s Junior SchoolMAJ (DR) Alexander GornyCPT Loy Shing Wei, PhilipCPT Tan WeiyiLTA Eddy Liang ZexinSSG Sng Ping Yi2SG Justin GohPTE Elvin Lee Zheng Xue

EditorMel Ferdinands

Deputy Editor LTA Neo Choon Yeong

Army News would like to thank CPL Leong Khee Shuen, CPL Ashwin Lee, CPL Brandon Leow, CPL Saravanan Munusamy and CPL Keita Sin for their service and contributions during their stint in Army News.

What’s Up02 MPST Recognition Day 02 Peacekeepers Enhance Our Island Defence03 SAFVC Formation Day 03 Soldiers giving back to the less fortunate04 Commander 3 DIV Change of Command 05 Commander 9 DIV Change of Command06 CTO and CSPO Combined Change of Command 07 Chief Commando Officer Change of Command07 Chief Artillery Officer Change of Command 08 Staying Vigilant on Duty09 Our Call of Duty Continues...

Features10 The Commando Challenge11 Total Defence For Our Next Generation 12 Together We Keep Singapore Strong13 Our Army, Our Nation’s Strength - Army Museum Exhibition16 Women In Defence18 Signal Formation’s 50th Anniversary20 Exercise Thunder Warrior

Arsenal22 M203 Grenade Launcher23 The Army Software Defined Radio

People24 First Female Officer to top CTC25 Our WOSpec: SSG SNG PING YI

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Health26 Health Supplements

Fitness27 Soldier Strong: Strength and Power Training

Lifestyle28 BOOK OUT - MAKAN: Hillview Camp

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Assistant Editors Aloysius LumLee Xiang Rong

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DesignersCPL Lim Wei JianLCP Lim Han Cong

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Peacekeepers Enhance Our Island DefenceWRITTEN | LCP JOEL NGPHOTOGRAPHY | CPL KEITA SIN AND PTE DARREN SOO

WHAT’S UP

For the 70 NSmen from the 792 Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment (792 SIR) Motorised Support Company (MSC), their recent In-Camp Training was definitely a new experience as this was the first time the soldiers trained with the Peacekeeper Protected Response Vehicle (PRV). From 7 to 19 December, the 792 SIR MSC Transport Operators’ primary task was to gain proficiency in driving the PRV and be licensed to operate the PRV upon completion of their vehicle qualification course whilst the Vehicle Commanders’ main objective was to complete the weapon qualification course which involved operating the weapon system of the PRV, the Remote Control Weapon System.

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MPST Recognition DayWRITTEN | LCP JOEL NGPHOTOGRAPHY | ARMY NEWS ARCHIVE

On 8 January, Our Army celebrated Military Police & Security Trooper Recognition Day (MPST Day) to recognise and acknowledge the efforts and diligence with which our Military Police and Security Troopers carry out their duties in upholding Military Law and safeguarding key military and national installations.

The MPs and STs of the various camps celebrated MPST Recognition Day by having their commanders from their respective camps personally thanking them and presenting the MPST Coin to them as a token of appreciation for their duty. In addition, the commanders from 2nd People’s Defence Force cycled around Singapore to 14 different camps to meet and acknowledge the MPs and STs for doing a good job in carrying out their duties. 

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Soldiers giving back to the less fortunateWRITTEN | CONTRIBUTED BY 2SG JUSTIN GOH, 10 C4I BNPHOTOGRAPHY | PTE WONG JIN CHENG

On 21 January, the 10 Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence Battalion (10 C4I BN) participated in the Silver Homes Programme, a collaborative effort with the Singapore Central Development Council (CDC), to engage the elderly residents in the Kampong Glam area and help them out at home.

The soldiers helped to clean and repaint the residents apartments and changed their beddings too. They also held interactive activities with the elderly to engage their motor skills through arts and crafts as well as basic exercises.

SAFVC Formation DayWRITTEN | CPL BRANDON LEOWPHOTOGRAPHY | LCP JASON CHUA AND LCP AMOS POH

The Singapore Armed Forces Volunteer Corps (SAFVC) Formation Day took place on 30 January at Maju Camp. This marked the first year anniversary of the SAFVC Formation. To commemorate the occasion, the SAFVC Volunteers (SV) took part in a Skill@Arms competition where they were tested on the numerous skills that they learnt during their training. Sergeant Major of the Army CWO Ng Siak Ping visited the event and interacted with the SVs.

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Commander 3 DIV Change of Command

WRITTEN | CPL BRANDON LEOWPHOTOGRAPHY | LCP AMOS POH

Commander 3 DIV Change of CommandWRITTEN | CPL BRANDON LEOWPHOTOGRAPHY | LCP AMOS POH AND CONTRIBUTED BY PTE ELVIN LEE ZHENG XUE, MEDIA TEAM, G1 Br 3 DIV

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The 3rd Singapore Division (3 DIV) bade farewell to outgoing Commander, 3 DIV, BG Ong Tze-Ch’in as they welcomed incoming Commander, 3 DIV

COL Alfred Fox with a Change of Command Parade at Jurong Camp I on 8 January 2016. The Parade Commander was COL Chua Jin Kiat, Commander, 3rd Singapore Infantry Brigade with SLTC (NS) Neo Kok Tai, , Chief of Staff, 5th Singapore Infantry Brigade as the Parade Second in Command and MWO Chia Hai Tong, Brigade Sergeant Major, 8th Singapore Armoured Brigade (8 SAB) as the Parade Regimental Sergeant Major. The Witnessing Officer was Chief of Army, BG Melvyn Ong.

The parade started off with contingents from 2nd Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment (2 SIR), 40th Singapore Armoured Regiment (40 SAR), 21st Singapore Artillery (21 SA), 30th Singapore Combat Engineers (30 SCE), 6th Singapore Infantry Regiment (6 SIR), 41st Singapore Armoured Regiment (41 SAR) and 5th Singapore Infantry Regiment (5 SIR). They were followed by the Regimental Colours from 2 SIR, 5 SIR, 6 SIR, 40 SAR and 41 SAR, as well as the SAF Ceremonial Band.

BG Ong Tze-Ch’in assumed command of 3 DIV on 6 September 2013. Over the past two years as Commander, 3 DIV, he was instrumental in continuing the growth of the Division. Operational capabilities were enhanced and closer relations were fostered between members of 3 DIV. His other notable

appointments include: Commander, Army Combat Engineer Group; Head of the Force Transformation Office in the Joint Plans and Transformation Department and Military Assistant to the Force Commander, United Nations Mission in Support of East Timor. He also served as the Chairman of the NDP Show Committee in 2011. His prior appointment to becoming Commander, 3 DIV was Assistant Chief of the General Staff (Plans).

COL Alfred Fox joined the SAF in 1992. His previous appointment was Assistant Chief of the General Staff (Personnel). Other notable appointments include the Assistant Director, Future Systems Directorate and the Deputy Head of the Army Transformation Office. No stranger to 3 DIV, COL Fox had previously served as Commander, 8 SAB under the 3 DIV.

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BG Ong Tze- Ch’in passing the baton to COL Alfred Fox

“Thank you, fellow Tigers for walking this journey with me. I have never felt alone at any point. To me, what was most important were the days and nights spent together delivering outcomes for the Division; for the Army; for the SAF; for Singapore. Thank you for being an arsenal of dynamism and drive. For being mission-focused and for making things happen. Thank you for your camaraderie and friendship all the way.”

- BG Ong Tze-Ch’in addressing the members of 3 DIV

The Parade Commander was COL Lim Teck Keong, Commander, 23rd Singapore Infantry Brigade, and Commander, Motorised Training Institute. The Parade Second-in-Command was SLTC (NS) Lee Hee Kian, Brigade 2IC, 12th Singapore Infantry Brigade. The Regimental Sergeant Major for the parade was MWO Collin Tang, Brigade Sergeant Major, 10th Singapore Infantry Brigade.

In his moving address to soldiers from 9 DIV and Infantry, BG Chiang shared, “As I bid farewell to the Formation and Division, I bring along with me the fond memories of winning the inaugural Army Regatta, the solemn and befitting send-off we did for our founding Prime Minister, the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew and much more. I will miss you all.”

BG Chiang joined the SAF in 1985 and was awarded the SAF Local Training Award in 1987. He held, amongst others, the appointments of Commanding Officer, 1st Commando Battalion; Commander, 76th Singapore Infantry Brigade; Commander, Commando Training Institute; Commander, Officer Cadet School and Chief Commando Officer and Commander Special Operations Task Force before assuming Commander 9 DIV/CIO in 2013.

COL Ng joined the SAF in 1992 and previously held the appointments of Commanding Officer, 4th Singapore Infantry Regiment; Head Future Doctrine Branch, Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC); Commander 3rd Singapore Infantry Brigade; Head Exercise Planning Group, TRADOC and most recently the Assistant Chief of Staff (Training).

The Singapore Army thanks BG Chiang Hock Woon for his contributions and wishes COL Ng Ying Thong all the best in his new appointment. Forging Ahead! n

WRITTEN | LCP KOH SHI JIEPHOTOGRAPHY | PTE WONG JIN CHENG

Commander 9 DIV

On the evening of 29 January, the Army witnessed a handover of appointment for Commander, 9th Singapore Division (9 DIV) and Chief Infantry Officer from BG Chiang Hock Woon to COL Ng Ying

Thong at Selarang Camp. The Chief of Army, BG Melvyn Ong and senior commanders were present to witness this occasion.

Change of Command

BG Chiang Hock Woon addressing the soldiers

Paying Compliments to the Colour Party

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On the evening of 11 December, the Transport Formation and the Supply Formation held a combined Change of Command (COC) Parade

at Kranji Camp III. This was a significant event which marked the handing over and taking over of both the Chief Transport Officer (CTO) and Chief Supply Officer (CSPO) appointments. This was also the first time that there was a combined change of command parade for the Transport Formation and Supply Formation. The Parade Commander was LTC Elizabeth, with MAJ Andy Low as the Parade Second in Command and 1WO Willie Nah as the Parade Regimental Sergeant Major. Commander Combat Service Support Command (CSSCOM), BG Lam Sheau Kai, was the witnessing officer for the parade.

COL Tay Yong Meng handed over command of the Transport Formation to SLTC James Liew Yoon Sing while COL Keith Jude Ho handed over the command of the Supply Formation to SLTC Terry Tan during the parade.

In his farewell speech as CSPO, COL Ho thanked those from the supply formation, saying, “To the supply warriors from all across the formations - thank you for walking this journey with me. I have learnt a lot from you and I will also cherish the memories and lessons learned. What you have given to me, I cannot pay back.”In a similar vein, COL Tay expressed similar sentiments

in his farewell speech, where he thanked the colleagues and the bosses he had worked with during his CTO tour.

We thank COL Tay and COL Ho for their contributions and congratulate SLTC James Liew and SLTC Terry Tan on their new appointments. We wish all of them the best for their future endeavours! n

CTO and CSPO Combined Change of Command WRITTEN | LCP JOEL NG

PHOTOGRAPHY | LEE XIANG RONG AND LCP JASON CHUA

LTC Elizabeth, Parade Commander

Marching pass to pay compliments to the outgoing CTO and CSPO

Reciting the CSS creed

COL Tay Yong Meng (left) handing over the Command Baton to SLTC James Liew (right)

COL Keith Jude Ho (left) handing over the Command Baton to SLTC Terry Tan (right)

“I am heartened and thankful to everyone on parade today for your dedication. With pride and honour all of you have demonstrated the spirit of brotherhood that I will definitely miss in my most fulfilling tour of duty in this organisation.”

- COL Simon Lim giving a heartfelt farewell address to all his men

Chief Commando Officer Change of Command

On 15 January, COL Simon Lim, handed over the appointment post of Chief Commando Officer and Commander, Special Operations Task Force to COL Ang Soon Leong in a Change Of Command Parade that

was held at Hendon Camp.

The Parade Commander was LTC Steven Ng, with 1WO Ng Chin Yew as the Parade Regimental Sergeant Major. The Witnessing Officer for the parade was The Chief Of Army, BG Melvyn Ong.

Our Army salutes COL Lim for his contributions to the Commando formation and congratulates COL Ang on his new leadership appointment.

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Chief Artillery Officer Change of Command

WRITTEN | CPL ASHWIN LEEPHOTOGRAPHY | PTE DARREN SOO

On 2 February at Khatib Camp, we witnessed the symbolic handing over of the Chief Artillery Officer appointment, from COL Lawrence Lim to COL Michael Ma. The Chief of Army, BG Melvyn Ong, and senior commanders were present to witness this occasion.

The Parade Commander was LTC Mak Chee Yong, Head Artillery Development Group, HQ Singapore Artillery (HQ SA) and the Parade Regimental Sergeant Major was 2WO Goon Wai Keong, Regimental Sergeant Major, 23rd Singapore Artillery (23 SA).

We thank COL Lim for his contributions and wish COL Ma all the best in his new appointment!

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“My dear gunners, I want you to know that this is not a farewell. You will forever be a part of me and I hope that whatever I have done and stood for, I have added something of value to your lives.”

- COL Lawrence Lim addressing the gunners on parade

WRITTEN | LCP JOEL NGPHOTOGRAPHY | PTE WONG JIN CHENG

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Staying Vigilant on DutyWRITTEN | LCP JOEL NG AND LCP KOH SHI JIEPHOTOGRAPHY | LCP AMOS POH, PTE WONG JIN CHENG AND ARMY NEWS ARCHIVE

Over the New Year holiday, many Singaporeans held gatherings and celebrations with their

families and loved ones.

For some, they fulfil their duty by maintaining their watch and vigilance as they conduct the security operations at our nation’s key installations, leaving nothing to complacency.

On 1 January, The Chief of Defence Force, MG Perry Lim, and The Chief of Army, BG Melvyn Ong, visited our soldiers at Jurong Island and Sembawang Wharves, to meet and thank them for their contributions to the defence of our nation.

Speaking about the visit by The Chief of Army, BG Melvyn Ong, 3SG Khairulanwar said, “It is definitely an honour to be visited by our Chief of Army and I am humbled knowing that he is willing to spend some time to come down and show his appreciation. It is a nice gesture and makes the soldiers on duty feel appreciated.” n

BG Melvyn Ong interacting with the security troopers on duty at Sembawang Wharves

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Our Call of Duty Continues...WRITTEN | LCP JOEL NG

PHOTOGRAPHY | LCP LIM HAN CONG

Commander, 3rd Singapore Infantry Brigade, COL Chua Jin Kiat, delivering his address.

“We will preserve and protect the honour and independence of our country with our lives.”

Commanding Officer, 2 SIR, LTC Clarence Cai (left), presenting the iLBV patches to the soldiers.

2 SIR Regimental Colours.Our soldiers from 754 SIR looking sharp on the parade.

In January, family members and loved ones of the soldiers from 754 Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment (754 SIR) as well as 2nd

Singapore Infantry Regiment (2 SIR) 16th Mono were present at Amoy Quee Camp to witness a special milestone in the lives of the soldiers from both 754 SIR and 2 SIR in the combined parade. For the 754 SIR servicemen, this marked the completion of their ORNS cycle whereas for 2 SIR 16th Mono, it signified their second year as operational soldiers. The camp was opened to family members and loved ones of the soldiers before the parade begun. An open house was set up to show and give them a small taste of what the soldiers in 754 SIR and 2 SIR do in camp whilst they are serving the nation.The Reviewing Officer for the parade was COL

Chua Jin Kiat, Commander Third Singapore Infantry Brigade (3 SIB). In his address to the soldiers on parade, he said, “754 SIR started out here, in Amoy Quee Camp, in 2002, as 2 SIR 11th Mono Intake, and it is only befitting that they complete their full NS cycle at the same place where it all began for many of these soldiers. Today, at the same time, we will also witness 2 SIR 16th Mono Intake turning Operational, ready to take on the mantle of defending this country.”

Congratulations to 754 SIR for completing their ORNS cycle and transitioning into the MINDEF Reserve as well as for the 2 SIR soldiers, who are now ready to take on the role of defending this country after turning operational! n

Security Troopers performing checks

Protecting our camps

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The Commando ChallengeWRITTEN | LCP JOEL NG

PHOTOGRAPHY | PTE DARREN SOO AND CONTRIBUTED BY 1ST COMMANDO BATTALION

The sledge pushing element in the CDO Challenge

The commandos also had to flip the tyre for 100m as part of the CDO Challenge

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The competitive spirit was in the air as the red berets took on the Commando Challenge!

The participants took part in two mass physical trainings (PTs) to warm up before the event. This included a modified Airborne Ranger Commando Physical Training as well as a max chin-up challenge for the entire formation, in which the Commando Formation achieved a grand total of 7791 chin-ups!

All this was just a lead up to the main event, the Commando Challenge. Here, the various teams representing their own units were required to take part in various tough physical tasks, which included a 100m tyre flip as well as a sledge push.

Held to celebrate the Commando Formation’s 46th Anniversary, this event fostered a friendly competitive spirit amongst the subunits, whilst developing cohesion at the same time!

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MAJ (NS) Patrick Koh is a proud recipient of the NS Advocate Award for his efforts in rallying a group of parents to raise awareness and understanding of NS and defence matters. On his own initiative he

organised the Total Defence commemoration week in St Andrew’s Junior School.

On why he made the choice to organise the Total Defence Commemoration Week, he elaborated, “The school wanted to do something different for Total Defence. I decided to rally fathers from the school together, and organised the event.” With a team of dedicated parents, the event was a resounding success.

On his future aspirations for Total Defence Week, MAJ (NS) Patrick expressed, “Hopefully, the school can rally other schools to work with their parent support groups to share materials and resources. This way, the Total Defence message can be more widespread as it can reach out to more children and their families.”

WRITTEN | LCP KOH SHI JIEPHOTOGRAPHY | CPL LOW KAI HENG AND CONTRIBUTED BY SAINT ANDREW’S JUNIOR SCHOOL

Total Defence For Our Next Generation“I hope I can spread the message about the need for fathers to share the importance of defence with their kids. Fathers should share their positive experiences, and instil the Total Defence message into their children. By doing so, the next generation can continue building the nation,”

- MAJ (NS) Patrick Koh

Fathers in Defence/ Army Awareness Talk

During school assembly talks, fathers, who were also uniformed personnel, used eye-catching visuals to engage the students on the message and importance of being a soldier in Singapore. This emphasised the message that defence is a responsibility that has to be passed down through the generations.

Obstacle CourseNo total defence event would be complete without the inclusion of the obstacle course. In this modified version for the students, parents brought along ammunition boxes and barrels to increase the realism of the course. What’s more, fathers brought along toy guns to simulate real machine gun firing.

Students taking aim at the target

Students having a taste of the modified obstacle course

All eyes on the target

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Our Army, Our Nation’s Strength - Army Museum Exhibition

The events of 2015, from the passing of our late founding Prime Minister Mr Lee Kuan Yew to our nation’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, rallied

Singaporeans from all walks of life together and demonstrated our fortitude as a nation. While we may have had a prosperous and peaceful 50 years, this led me to wonder if our country will continue to remain resilient and weather through tough times for the next 50 years to come.

In conjunction with Total Defence Day 2016, the Singapore Discovery Centre launched a special exhibition, which could answer some of my questions. Total Defence involves every Singaporean playing a part, individually and collectively, to build a strong, secure and cohesive nation.

As I ventured into the exhibition, my attention was immediately drawn to a video. This video presented many “what if” situations – what if Singaporeans no longer trusted each other or what if there were terrorists in our neighbourhood. Moving along, I encountered a gallery describing the challenges that Singapore might face in the future, from social challenges to terrorism threats. Along with the video, this gallery really forced me to question myself if we were capable of defending Singapore from the host of challenges. This definitely set the tone for me for the entire exhibition as these grim circumstances underscored the importance of Total Defence to our nation.

To wrap up this zone of the exhibition, I was confronted with this question, “Are you Strong Enough?” What was interesting here was that the three options – yes, no and maybe – were represented by a door each. Being naturally curious, I ventured through all the doors, however, I was forced to make a choice between the “Yes” and “No” options as the “Maybe” option led to a dead end - prompting me to be more decisive! There was also a counter displaying the number of people who had made the same choice as me and I was glad that most people chose “yes” to this question.

“What does Strength look like?” I instantly thought about building up one’s physique. However, this exhibition offered me an alternative view, which I found pleasantly refreshing. Here, ordinary individuals and organizations were shown displaying strength in their own ways. The residents of Block 591A, Montreal Link, bring the kampong spirit back to our urban Singapore. Almost every month, they gather in the common corridor for a meal. This simple act goes a long way in building cohesiveness, which gives strength to our society. In another instance, MAJ (NS) Jimmy Ng, with the support of his wife and children, volunteered to join the counter-piracy mission that caused him to be away from home for two months. This sacrifice exemplified his service and spirit of love for Singapore.

Together We Keep Singapore StrongWRITTEN | LCP KOH SHI JIEPHOTOGRAPHY | LCP AMOS POH

In the last zone of the exhibition, I was urged to think of how we could continue to keep Singapore strong. There were visuals showing people giving their responses on how they would react when faced with a dilemma. As an NSF, the question on whether I would emigrate with my family or stay to do National Service (NS) intrigued me the most. Those who have served NS before said that they would stay, attributing their choice to their positive experience during NS. It was certainly heart-warming to know that there is a large group of Singaporeans committed to the defence of our homeland.

Lastly, visitors were encouraged to pen their contributions to Total Defence down and leave it on display, pledging that they will continue to contribute to this cause. I left the exhibition with an enjoyable experience and renewed confidence that we, as Singaporeans, will be able to overcome any threats that may come our way. n

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Take the ‘YES’ door to find out more An alternative view on what Strength looks like

VIsitors pledge to continue to contribute to Total Defence

Heartfelt thoughts on display in the last zone

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Photo GalleryDid you enjoy your day at the Army Museum? This zone tells the stories of the Army formations through the photos mounted on the wall.

Keep a memento of your visit to the Army Museum Exhibition! You can receive an Instagram photo printout as a souvenir by snapping a photo, and hashtag #SoldierStrong and #OurSGArmy. Don’t forget to ‘like’ the Singapore Army Facebook Page on your way out and watch the “live” Facebook Like counter increase!

With the theme “Our Army, Our Nation’s Strength”, the exhibition held at the Army Museum of Singapore brings visitors on an interactive journey to discover more about the Army, such as its operational readiness, core values, training and capabilities to defend Singapore. There are three zones in the exhibition area, where visitors can learn about the different aspects of the Army.

Our People, Our IdentityAt the first zone, visitors will be introduced to the people who form the backbone of the Army. Upon entering this zone, visitors will be greeted by Formation banners and artefacts which best represent them. Visitors will not only learn more about how each Formation contributes to the Army, but also experience their training regime at some activity stations.

Our Capabilities and SystemStepping into the second zone, visitors can immerse themselves in a jungle environment, complete with jungle scents. Visitors will get a taste of outfield training by participating in the jungle survival activities.

This zone also showcases some of the Army’s latest technology, ranging from night vision goggles to the impressive Terrex Infantry Carrier Vehicle.

The Artefacts on display in Zone 1

The Survival Shelter in Zone 2 Penning down well wishes for the Army

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Women In Defence

It has often been said that the female of some species are deadlier than the male. This is certainly true

especially for females looking after their young.

They are extremely protective and more likely to attack in the defence of their young. (And in the case of our species, they WILL attack to protect all that they hold dear to them!)

It has also been a long time prejudice that women, being the physically challenged sex would not be good in the battlefield. However, going far back in history according to Greek mythology, a fierce race of women warriors called Amazons existed.

Throughout history, women have played a crucial role in times of crises. Peacetime roles get adapted to provide assistance during hostilities, and it is also not uncommon to learn that women have taken up weapons to defend when needed.

A notable example would be Joan of Arc (1412-1431), a French peasant girl who is considered a heroine in her native country for her role in combat against the English during the Hundred Years war.

Another prominent woman to feature during hostilities was Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), a famous English social reformer and the founder of modern nursing. She was a manager of nurses serving in theatre during the Crimean War, and helped to give nursing a very favourable reputation.

In Singapore, we have our own heroine Elizabeth Choy – Yong Su Moi (1910-2006). Elizabeth served as a second lieutenant in the women’s auxiliary arm of the Singapore Volunteer Corps during the Japanese invasion of Malaya. When Singapore fell to the Japanese, Elizabeth and her husband set up a canteen at the Tan Tock Seng Hospital. There the couple helped Prisoners of War interned at Changi Prison by passing them cash and parcels of fresh clothing, medicine and letters during their deliveries.

They were however arrested by the Kempeitai (Japanese military police) because of an informant giving them away.

Women still play an important role in Our Army, as Officers, WOSPECs and Military Experts, making up 6.2 % of our regular force. Many of our servicewomen signed up at a young age, but relish the energising work environment and have chosen to stay on as career soldiers. Women do more than just serve in non-combat roles; our army has tank commanders, battery commanders, infanteers, trainers; just to name a few. Our servicewomen have also served on numerous overseas missions..

ARMY NEWS would like to take this opportunity to recognise and thank our women in defence! n

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Then-2LT Zara Nicole Toh undergoing the Guards Conversion Course

Nursing Officer ME4 Pauline Teo practicing CPR on a High Fidelity Human Patient Simulator (Mannequin)

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Exercise Thunder WarriorWRITTEN | CPT LOY SHING WEI, PHILIP AND LTA EDDY LIANG ZEXINPHOTOGRAPHY | CONTRIBUTED BY HQ 3rd DIVISION ARTILLERY; 21ST AND 24th BATTALION, SINGAPORE ARTILLERY

The Singapore Artillery conducted Exercise Thunder Warrior 2016 (XTW 16) at Waiouru Training Area, New Zealand, from 26 December to 31 January 2016. The exercise involved the conduct of Field Artillery Training Evaluation Programme (FATEP) for the Singapore

Self-propelled Howitzer (SSPH) Bn(-) of 21st Singapore Artillery (21 SA), and the recce, meteorological, and radar elements from 24th Singapore Artillery (24 SA). A total of 419 soldiers from HQ 3rd Division Artillery, 21 SA, 24 SA, the Artillery Training Centre (ARTC), and various supporting units that formed the Forward Support Group (FSG) were involved in the exercise.

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Mr Ong (left) and Ms Helene at the Observation Post

The main body of troops arrived on 8 and 9 January, and prepared themselves for the impending action. On 16 January, the soldiers of XTW 2016; 21 SA and 24 SA started a five day battalion exercise that marked a milestone for both units. For the active National Service full-time (NSF) battalion of 21 SA, the battalion exercise was their first opportunity to perform a SSPH Bn(-) live firing. 24 SA provided a variety of integrated elements in the exercise, with the Field Artillery Meteorological System (FAMS) providing information, and the Artillery Hunting Radar-Weapon Locating Radar (ARTHUR-WLR) tracking both friendly and hostile fires.

Senior Minister of State for Defence, Mr Ong Ye Kung, accompanied by the New Zealand Secretary of Defence, Helene Quilter, visited the troops and had the opportunity to fire off the SSPH. The exercise also saw the participation of two detachments of gunners and drivers from the New Zealand Defence Force, with our NSF soldiers guiding their New Zealand Defence Force counterparts in hands-on operations of the SSPH in an exchange that strengthened the defence relationship between the two armed forces.

The exercise concluded on 20 January, giving the units one full day to carry out technical maintenance and consolidate what they had learnt from the exercise, before commencing their FATEP evaluation.

On the morning of 22 January the soldiers of 21 SA and 24 SA moved out for their FATEP. The NSFs had spent their national service honing their skills for live firing. The FATEP would be a test of their skill and mettle, and the Gunners were eager to demonstrate that they had what it takes to deliver timely and accurate fires to support their manoeuvre counterparts.

The efforts of 21 SA’s and 24 SA’s soldiers, with the guidance from ARTC trainers, paid off as 21 SA went on to achieve REDCON 2A for its SSPH Bn(-) evaluation, while 24 SA achieved REDCON 1 for its FAMS meteorological operations, and REDCON 2A for its ARTHUR-WLR radar operations.

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“We have travelled very far to be here, not just in terms of miles, space, kilometres - You all have travelled two years to get to this point. All your training, all your preparation has led to this day.”

LTC Joshua Yap, CO 21 SA addressing at the start of their FATEP Evaluation

Carrying the 155mm rounds

Releasing the weather balloon

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M203Grenade Launcher

The M203 Grenade Launcher increases the effectiveness of the hand grenade in terms of range and precision. A weapon that can trace its roots all the way back to the late 60’s, it provides our men with a larger target radius in the field, capable of injuring hostiles across a wider area.

Unloaded, it weighs in at 1.4kg, width a length of 382mm. Taking 40mm grenades, the M203 Grenade Launcher has an effective range up of to 350m. The relatively small and compact size of the SAR 21 with the M203 Grenade Launcher attachment makes it perfect for jungle and urban warfare, allowing the soldier to move unobstructed.

The concept of a rifle grenade in our arsenal did not originate from the M203 though. In the 60’s, a finned tail was fitted over the muzzle of the L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle (SLR), with a sighting device integrated to estimate the range to the target. That variation was capable of taking high explosives and phosphorus rounds. The birth of the M203 Grenade Launcher - attached to the newly introduced M16 - put this early concept into retirement. n

ARSENAL

WRITTEN | CPL JEREMY HONGPHOTOGRAPHY | CONTRIBUTED BY DEFENCE MEDIA CENTRE

Specifications

1. Physical

•  Dimensions: 390mm (L) x 300mm (W) x 138mm (H)

•  Weight (w/o mounting board): 20kg

2. Performance

•  Frequency Range: 30 to 512MHz

•  Bandwidth: 25kHz (V/UHF), 300kHz, 1.25MHz

and 5MHz

•  Number of frequencies (VHF): 2320

•  Number of frequencies (UHF): 11480

•  Power output: 50W VHF and UHF

3. Operating Limits

•  Working Range (Voice/Data): 24km/18km

•  Operating Temperature: -40 to +70 degrees

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Specifications

•  Weight (Unloaded): 1.4kg (1.6KG LOADED)

•  GRENADE LAUNCHER Length: 382mm

•  mAXIMUM Effective Range: 350m

•  Rate of fire: 5-7 rounds per minute

•  muzzle velocity: 76mps (250fps)

•  Operating principle: pump Action by sliding barrel

The Singapore Assault Rifle 21, more commonly known as the SAR 21, has served the Army well ever since it was introduced at the Army Open House in 1999. It is a versatile weapon, with several variations of the rifle used in our armed forces for different types of combat scenarios. One such variant includes the addition of the M203 Grenade Launcher, attached to the underside of the SAR 21.

DID YOU KNOW?1The M203 was developed by the United States Army as part of the Special Purpose Individual Weapon project;

it was the only weapon from the project to go into production.

2 The attachment design came as a result of several complaints regarding the inconvenience of the weapon’s predecessor - The M79 Grenade Launcher, a specialised weapon that required its user to carry

an additional firearm.

3 The XM148 Grenade Launcher actually predated the M203 as a grenade launcher that was attached to the underside of a weapon, but its many flaws (From being inaccurate to its trigger being easily broken) actually

made users clamour for the return of the M79! Its introduction was not for naught though, as the XM148 served as a proof of concept for the M203’s introduction.

4 The M203 Grenade Launcher is not the first rifle grenade in our arsenal.

5 More than forty years on, the M203 lives on as proof of just how versatile of a weapon it truly is, with the attachment still in use by armed forces all over the world.

6 As an interesting aside, interest in the M203 spiked in 2007 from a select group of detractors - Gamers. Featured in that one of the year’s best-selling video game, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, gamers complained

that use of the attachment was unfair and cheating, even coining the term “noob tube” for its use by unskilled gamers. I suppose there are way worse things to call a weapon than “overpowered”.

Fully Customisable

The Army SDR can be easily programmed and configured like a computer system to suit various operation demands. It is capable of operating multiple waveforms to meet the various terrestrial demands. This flexibility enables the Army to customise the radio to achieve higher training efficiency and operational mission success.

Increased Bandwith

The Army SDR has higher data bandwidth compared to conventional hardware radio and therefore allows the sharing of richer information, such as messages, photos and videos. This grants the Army superior situational awareness in the battlefield.

Seamless ConnectivityThe Army SDR is an IP-based radio, rather than a analogue mode conventional hardware radio. This gives it the ability to be connected within the network architecture as a single topology, allowing the Army to effectively maintain and monitor the network seamlessly.

Enhanced CommunicationsThe Army SDR is an enabler towards the transformation of the Tactical Battlefield Internet, with its simultaneous voice and data communication capability. This significantly enhances the Army’s command, control and combat capabilities of the tactical forces.

The Army Software Defined Radio

PHOTOGRAPHY | LCP AMOS POHFACTSHEET CONTRIBUTED BY HQ SIGNALS AND COMMAND SYSTEMSSPECIAL THANKS TO HQ SIGNALS AND COMMAND SYSTEMS

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WRITTEN | CPL BRANDON LEOWPHOTOGRAPHY | CONTRIBUTED BY SSG SNG PING YI

Our WOSpec:SSG SNG PING YI

PEOPLE

WRITTEN | LCP KOH SHI JIE PHOTOGRAPHY | PTE DARREN SOO AND CONTRIBUTED BY CPT TAN WEIYI

The Army places a strong emphasis on up-profiling its WOSPEC corps. A living example of this is SSG Sng Ping Yi, a Platoon Sergeant in 3rd Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment (3 SIR). Responsible for the discipline, regimentation and training of his

platoon, SSG Sng has helped his men push themselves to new heights, including attaining the Best Platoon in the Battalion’s Scorpion X-trail Challenge. In addition to his duties to his platoon, SSG Sng also serves as the Battalion Fitness Committee Secretary and has contributed to the Physical and Combat Fitness training of the unit. He has also participated in numerous activities including the Green Beret Challenge, Cobra Challenge and ARMY50 Jubilee Challenge.

SSG Sng possesses a strong sense of pride as a soldier and this motivates him to put in his best in everything he does. This has led him to excel in numerous local and overseas course. These include being awarded Company Best Trainee and Company Best in Physical Training (PT) at the School of Infantry Specialists (Basic Section Leader Course) as well as Best Knowledge in his Platoon Sergeant Course. He achieved 4th place out of 107 Air Assault Graduates in the US Air Assault Course conducted at US Army 25th Infantry Division Lightning Academy.

The spirit of excellence is evident in both his military and academic venture. He worked his way through Nanyang Polytechnic where he attained a Diploma with merit in Engineering Infomatics. Following his Section Commander tour, he successfully applied for the CLASS Degree Scholarship which allowed him to attend NTU from 2010-2013 where he graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (Second Class Honours (Upper Division)) in Computer Science.

Through it all, SSG Sng has been grateful for the opportunities provided to him by the Army to develop him, both academically and professionally as a soldier. n

“Gender is not an obstacle for soldiers in the Army,” reflected CPT Tan Weiyi on her accomplishment as the first female to be awarded the distinguished honour graduate for the Company Tactics Course (CTC). The CTC trains Army Officers to plan and execute Company-level conventional operations in a combined arms setting.

CPT Tan appreciates this recognition conferred but also acknowledges that her course-mates played an important role throughout the course. “I feel very honoured because the award recognises not only the hard work that I have put in but also all my course-mates. Many assignments during the course were group assignments. I need to give credit to all my course-mates as well because an individual cannot succeed alone.”

As a company commander from the 12th Command, Control, Communications, Computer and Intelligence Battalion, CPT Tan is responsible for the training and

administration of her company, and she highlights the importance of prioritising demands from various sources. CPT Tan elaborates on this challenge of managing different requests, “An ideal commander needs to balance the requirements of the HQ and that of the troops very well. I have experienced conflicting demands when I needed to provide a certain number of troopers to support an external exercise, but at the same time ensure they are not overtaxed. This balance is difficult to enforce and you need to know how to prioritise these demands.”

“Whenever you plan for anything, whether a mission or a training program, you need to have an end goal in mind. Without that, you cannot decisively plan how to achieve it,” she advised. n

First Female Officer to top CTC

CPT Tan going through her checklist

“I feel very honoured because the award recognises not only the hard work that I have put in but also all my course-mates.”

“Influence is an everyday endeavour that requires dedication and commitment.”

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CPT Tan Weiyi

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Pallof press in a buddy system

Soldier performing their squat 10 RM

WRITTEN | PTE ANDREW TEO AND CONTRIBUTED BY ARMY FITNESS CENTREPHOTOGRAPHY | LCP JASON CHUA

FITNESS HEALTH

Health Supplements

1. Plastic shakers, tubs of orange powder and the occasional pill-bottle are as common to any guy’s gym bag as water-bottles, shampoo and deodorant. They are featured in men’s magazines and specialist stores, friends might even be distributing them through our networks. You might be forgiven for thinking that plants and animals have been cut out of the food-chain.

2. As you read product labels, you sense the limelight being cast on that elusive six-pack, the thinning hair, those aches and pains after a long day of sitting at your desk. Implicit is that your life will change once you have made the purchase, swallowed the ‘bitter pill’ and followed the regimen.

3. Several supplement manufacturers have made the headlines in recent years. Some have had their all-natural claims refuted while others have been investigated by authorities for adverse health-effects or pushy sales tactics. Back-alley and tainted products aside, at some point many of us may have been lured into buying a product just to test it on ourselves.

Health Supplements include a wide variety of over-the-counter products which offer to enhance your daily diet by providing specific nutrients in concentrated form.

The Beef with Supplements

I am ‘scrawny’ because I lack protein in my diet, right?The American College of Sports Medicine recommend a daily intake of 1.2 to 1.7 g/kg body weight in endurance exercising adults. For good health 0.8g/kg will suffice. Meat and other animal products often have a higher protein content than vegetables and other common staples but a low-meat diet can still be sufficient for good health. As a matter of fact, many consumers have no clue on how much protein they actually consume on a daily basis.

I must take supplements to gain muscle mass.That is incorrect. In order to gain muscle mass you need smart training, balanced nutrition and adequate rest. Every human, however, has his or her natural limit for muscle mass which is determined by genes and general health. This means that every person will eventually reach a plateau beyond which increases in activity, rest and/or nutrition will not result in an increase in lean muscle mass. In order to achieve balanced nutrition through an ordinary diet it is often helpful to consume animal protein through dairy products, eggs and meat. Vegans and vegetarians might supplement their diet in order to achieve optimal results.

Too much protein won’t hurt me.Protein consumption will not affect muscle growth in absence of exercise. Bingeing on the protein alone will just make you flabby. Protein is a source of caloriesand excessive calorie intake will invariably lead to obesity. People with high protein diets are also more likely to suffer from gout and possibly run a higher riskof kidney disease. By consuming more supplements you are guaranteed greater returns... for the sales personnel.

Supplements are superior to good diets.Many people don’t know what a balanced diet might consist of to begin with and that is a big problem. Quite often the typical diet of a Singaporean youth contains too much carbohydrate and/or fat with small amounts of animal protein. Many people have a preference for highly processed ‘unhealthy’ foods with next to no nutritional value. They often lack trace elements and vitamins which are found in fresh fruit and vegetables. That said, a complete and balanced diet does not need to include supplements. These should be reserved for specific conditions and situations where there is evidence of deficiency. Indiscriminate use of supplements, especially energy foods can in fact worsen bad health by adding unhealthy pounds or causing hormonal disturbances.

Common Misconceptions about Supplements

CONTRIBUTED | MAJ (DR) ALEXANDER GORNY, HD SOLDIER PERFORMANCE CENTRE, HQ ARMY MEDICAL SERVICES

ConclusionsMany vitamin and mineral supplements can help fulfil a specific nutritional need. The author of this article is mostly vegetarian, so he supplements his diet with iron pills to sustain healthy blood counts. His own experience with creatine supplementation was disappointing and depressing. As consumers we must learn to discern genuine health needs from the hype and promise of glossy advertising and hyped up ad campaigns.

StrengthSoldier Strong:

and

PowerTraining

The revised Infantry Training System (ITS) has seen many changes in the training of our soldiers. One key change is the new Vocational Fitness Training (VFT) phase - the aim is to physically prepare soldiers for their infantry combat tasks which they will undertake in Infantry Vocation Training (IVT) and Rotation phases.

The new VFT has introduced many new exercise modalities to the soldiers of the 4th Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment (4SIR), all of which aim to improve the combat readiness of our soldiers. These exercises were specially crafted to cater to the needs of an infantry soldier. “Speed, Agility, Quickness”, “Flexibility and Mobility” and “Metabolic Circuits” are just some of the modalities that the soldiers undergo.

Another modality is Strength and Power Training which consists of multiple aspects, and each session may focus on developing any of these;

| 1. Muscular strength | 2. Muscular power | 3. Muscular hypertrophy | 4. Muscular endurance |

Muscular strength refers to the maximal amount of force that can be generated in a single effort. Muscular power is the ability to exert maximal force in as short a time as possible. Muscular hypertrophy involves an increase in muscle mass through a growth in the size of muscle fibers. Muscular endurance refers to the ability to sustain repeated contractions against a resistance without fatiguing. In varying degrees, all these components are essential to a soldier and need to be trained.

The emphasis in Strength and Power training is on improving the above components through performing fundamental movement patterns1 against resistance. The Strength exercises included cover a broad range of movements for the entire body, rather than targeting body parts in isolation. Examples of

By focusing on proper form and movement during the first few lessons, injuries may be minimized and effective progress made throughout subsequent trainings. Progress will be tracked through their fitness checks results.. The strength fitness check is a 10 Repetition Maximum (10 RM) test. The 10 repetition max (RM) test is

exercises are the Bench Press, Shoulder Press and Bent-Over Row for the upper body or the Deadlift, Hip Thrust and Squats for the lower body. Power exercises focus more on explosive movements. Included are jumping, throwing and slamming exercises which are performed with both force and speed.

performed for 4 exercises: Back squat, deadlift, shoulder press and bench press. A separate maximum pull up test is also conducted. This provides a comprehensive assessment of major movement patterns and muscle groups. 10 RM assesses the weight that an individual is able to lift for a maximum of 10 repetitions. It can be used to estimate one’s 1 repetition, which is indicator of one’s strength.

In all Strength and Power sessions, training will conclude with a core circuit. The core muscles, which include both the back and abdominal muscles, support the spinal column. Strengthening the core helps with stability and posture and allows force to be effectively produced. With a strong core, injuries to the spine can also be prevented.

Strength and Power make substantial contributions to a soldier’s operational effectiveness. The ability to perform route marches with heavy loads, evacuate casualties, load and unload stores, dash, jump, overcome obstacles and many other combat tasks are highly dependent on one’s level of Strength and Power. Considering that Strength and Power Training is only one of the new modalities, let’s see what the others can bring. n

IN CASE

YOU MISSED OUT...BOOK OUT - MAKAN: Hillview Camp

WRITTEN & PHOTOGRAPHY | LCP AMOS POH

Gu Zhao WeiIf you have a liking for braised dishes, Gu Zhao Wei is the stall for you! Food choices range from duck rice (comes with a choice of white or yam rice), duck noodles, to kway chap and pig’s trotters. They also serve Kong Bak Pau during weekends and Public Holidays. Last but not least, one good news to share with all servicemen and pioneers is that all National Servicemen (Full-time), Regulars and Pioneers enjoy 10% off all purchases from the stall. Opening Hours: 7:30a.m. – 3:00p.m.Pricing: $4.00 -$6.00

LIFESTYLE

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Soldiers will agree that having good food before booking into camp is a form of mental preparation for the upcoming training. Likewise, booking out to a good meal kick starts an awesome weekend. In this month’s series of Book Out Makan, we will be recommending delicious yet affordable food at Chun Sheng Yuan Eating House near the Ministry of Defence Building.

Address: 826 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 678154Camps nearby: MINDEF/ Bukit Panjang Camp/ Hillview Camp/ Gombak Base

Indian Muslim FoodA highlight for Chun Sheng Yuan Eating House is the pratas and curry. Although the shop is often overlooked by consumers in the area, the Indian Muslim Food Stall serves crispy pratas and delicious curry. Servicemen around the area no longer need to travel for delicious prata. Roti Prata Kosong (Plain), their most popular dish, is known to be crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. You can also choose between Sambal Chilli Curry, Fish Curry and also Dhal Curry (Vegetarian). Other pratas include Onion Prata, Egg Prata and Cheese Prata, which are equally delicious. Opening Hours: 6:00a.m. – 3:00p.m. (or until sold out)Pricing: $1.00 - $3.00

Chin Choon Prawn NoodleIf you prefer savoury soup, the black prawn noodle, or Hei-Mee, is a must. Dry-based prawn noodle (served with a bowl of soup) is generally more popular amongst consumers due to its special black sauce that gives the noodle its unique taste. Reasonably priced at $4, Hei-Mee is definitely one of the reasons why servicemen around the area flock towards Chun Sheng Yuan Eating House. Be sure to ask for more soup from the stall owner, it is free-of-charge!Opening Hours: 6:45a.m. – 2:00p.m. (Except Mondays)Pricing: $4.00

Prawn Noodle

Braised Duck Rice

Roti Prata

Source: Street Directory.com

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