IN PICTURES: Total Defence Day
SAF-School Partnership Programme
It is not every day that you get to experience a soldier’s life. However, our student-athletes had the opportunity to explore what military life is like for half a day right here at Singapore Sports School. Through the SAF-School Partnership Programme, soldiers from the 15 C4I Battalion served up an exhibition in our Auditorium to curious student-athletes who had a taste of what the men in green have to offer.
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It is not every day that you get to experience a soldier’s life. However, our student-athletes had the opportunity to explore what military life is like for half a day right here at Singapore Sports School. Through the SAF-School Partnership Programme, soldiers from the 15 C4I Battalion served up an exhibition in our Auditorium to curious student-athletes who had a taste of what the men in green have to offer.
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What is it like serving National Service in the army? Student-athletes listen to a personal sharing by one of the soldiers.
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The food is not bad! Combat ration puts a smile on their faces.
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I wonder what this clip does? Getting hands-on experience with a grenade launcher mounted on the SAR 21 rifle.
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Checking out the sights from the SAR 21 aiming scope.
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“…and that is what we use this big drone for.” Leveraging technology for surveillance missions.
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All you have to do is 60 sit-ups in 1 minute to get full points for this IPPT station. Let’s go!
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Learning to do a standard push-up to make it count during the IPPT.
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It takes focus to steady your hands when looking down the scope of a rifle.
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You might want to check with the Sergeants whether you are applying the camo cream correctly.
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We think he might have missed a spot.
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The camo cream is not meant to enhance your jawline, but more to help you merge with your surroundings.
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Controlling drones in real life beats any video simulation.
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“Ok gentlemen, this is item number 12 in your field pack.” Among the items packed in the soldier’s field pack is a hydration bag.
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Our female student-athletes get a feel of the weight of a field pack which a soldier must carry during his 24km route march.