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Reorganising 1 PDF, Progressing in
Transformation
12/20/2004
Our Army moved another step forward in its transformation journey
on 6 December with the reorganisation of HQ 1st People Defence
Force (1 PDF).
Chief of Army (COA), MG Desmond Kuek, witnessed the symbolic
handover of the sub-units of 1 PDF to TRADOC and the Combined Arms
Divisions. Command and Appointment Plaques were presented to
Commander 1 PDF, COL Lee Ee Beck, and the Regimental Sergeant
Major, SWO Yeo Boon How, during the parade.
With this symbolic handover, the Command HQ of 1 PDF will also be
closed to create greater capacity for Our Army's transformation.
Such a change would allow 1 PDF units to strengthen the rear area
security of the Combined Arms Divisions and also help TRADOC
develop civil-military doctrine as part of the current operational
reality.
COA said, In the new security paradigm that we face today, there is
a need for the Army to transform itself to deal with an expanded
spectrum of operations from peace to war. 1 PDF is a part of this
change effort. This integration into the Divisions will infuse them
with the capability and expertise to deal with a wider range of
operational scenarios and to transit seamlessly from one phase of
operations to another.