SINGAPORE : Three key infantry training centres have been merged
to form a new Infantry Training Institute.
The three institutes are the Basic Combat Training Centre, 1 PDF
Training Centre and Infantry Training Centre.
This is part of the Army's push for a third generation fighting
force that leverages on technology and new skills to develop an
urban operations force.
The first National Service Infantryman was recruited 37 years
ago.
But today, the face of the foot-soldiers of the army is set for
some serious transformation.
First, the Infantry Headquarters and the 9th Combined Arms Division
have been merged to form the new 9th Division/Infantry
Formation.
Secondly, this merger facilitates the formation of the new Infantry
Training Institute which will provide a direct link between
training and operational needs.
This includes adopting a holistic approach to the training of
infantrymen during all their years of National Service.
The Army has introduced a new Infantry Badge, which will be awarded
to outstanding Infantrymen, in recognition of the Infantry's
contribution, which forms the bulk of the
army.
The Army is also working with the defence industry in experiments
to outfit soldiers with more advanced weapons and equipment.
"3 SIR will be the first battalion to be transformed into an
urban-capable fighting force. We will first start off with
equipping them. We'll do some experimentation on the equipment that
are required to fight future urban warfare," said Chief Infantry
Officer, Colonel Winston Toh.
The aim is for 3 SIR to be a fully operational urban-capable
fighting force by next year. - CNA
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wah.. all the new and exciting changes to the infantry vocation,
but only when i have left it!
urban capabilities.. think itslong overdue. wonder what special
equipment they will provide?
and infantry badge!
