The Army welcomes its new Sergeant Major

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SWO Ng hands the Sergeant Major of the Army symbol to SWO Chung at the Change of Appointment ceremony.

Senior Warrant Officer (SWO) Jeffrey Chung was appointed as the new Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA) at a Change of Appointment ceremony held at HQ 6 Division on 19 Jun.

He took over from SWO Francis Ng, who had been SMA since July 2004.

Asked how he felt about handing over the position, SWO Ng said: "I feel very happy. It is time for the WOSPECs (Warrant Officers and Specialists) to move on."

SWO Ng himself will be moving on to assume the appointment of Sergeant Major of the Singapore Armed Forces in the not-too-distant future.

He knows that the Army WOSPECs will be in good hands under SWO Chung who was formerly the Institute Sergeant Major of the Specialist Warrant Officer Institute.

"He is more than capable of doing the job, so I do not think he will face a lot of challenges," said SWO Ng.

A modest SWO Chung felt otherwise, saying that there would be a lot of challenges ahead of him, but he was confident of overcoming these challenges as he led the WOSPECs in the Army's 3G transformation.

He said: "Our WOSPECs have shown that they are very capable and can deliver when asked to do so."

SWO Chung already has a vision for the WOSPECs - to be among the best WOSPECs in the world.

SWO Chung received the Sergeant Major of the Army symbol from SWO Ng during the ceremony which was witnessed by Chief of Army Major-General Desmond Kuek, senior officers and warrant officers.

monoslayer SG

anyone can provide the background of the 2 SWO??

Hellraiza SG

SWO Jeffrey used to 3DIV DSM if i’m not wrong…

mhcampboy SG

I have seen SWO Francis tekan 1SIR last mono RSM before... Laughing

leo-kun SG

Yes you are right 3rd guard room has the tightest security everyone on the ball
he is one of the WO that lead with example

saline SG

what is his vocation? infantry?

Hellraiza SG

Not sure...saw him when he was in charge of my contingent during NDP 04...his beret was so laojiao until i dunno whether it's green or blue.

laurence82 SG

OMG, ITS FRIGGING JEFFREY CHUNG!

Ponders SG

How come so fast ah?

I thought such changes is every 3 years?

Or SWO Jeffrey retiring? Or become SAF RSM?

SWO Jeffrey made it a point to go to every funeral of SAF's fallen during his term. RESPECT.

monoslayer SG

SWO jeffery is taking over from SWO francis as army's RSM.. anyway, i heard they have oreadi phased out the term "RSM", now they r jus call "SM"..

raymond_sianz SG

He got a son in Changi Air base. Smile

Gordonator SG

engineers i think cos he has a bomb disposal badge.

Ponders SG

My mistake.. i was refering to SWO Francis... not SWO Jeffrey.

How come the change of SM and RSM?

laurence82 SG

Jeffrey is a person of extremes

He can be extremely nice and caring, and at times extremely harsh, especially towards seniors ranking persons, like unit RSMs and specialists..

And he may not be harsh towards improper behaviour, well like, i had some friends quarrelling loudly in the bunks just behind the 3 Div HQ many years back, he was around that Saturday afternoon, went up to the bunk to check it out, pulled them to his office and helped settle their issues.

But one thing I dont like, he can be super long winded...:S

Gordonator SG

if u read the article i posted above. it is said SWO Francis Ng will be taking over as SAF RSM in the not-too-distant future.

that can only mean SWO Gunga is retiring!? Shocked

LazerLordz SG

Heh, they changed the appointment to Sergeant Major of the Army.

Drongo SG

Wah sibay steady! back in 1996 when i was serving my "balance" NS as a disruptee, 1WO Jeffrey Chung was still the RSM of SOCE (sch of combat engrs)...ten years later and he is now the ARMY's RSM!

Remember him as a stern yet reasonable RSM. One of the very few RSMs in those days that could speak decent English...heard he was an A-level holder but turned down the offer to sign on as a commissioned officer.

The army is in good hands ... Very Happy

minimalis SG

yup. gunga is retiring. sometime in sept-oct

khaiseng SG

yup, stern and reasonable guy.. i could still remember him as the OC for STW, SOCE..

Gordonator SG

sigh, sad to hear that. but all the best to SWO Gunga anyway. he'll be missed.