Live-Firing
Safari
For the first time, visitors to Army Open House will be to get an
overview to the awesome firepower that is available to our
soldiers. This ranges from small firearms to large calibre guns. A
must-see for all!
Battle Track - THE RIDE
BANG! BOOM! At Army Open House 2004, the public will, for the very
first time, get to experience an awesome firepower display by our
soldiers. Ranging from small arms to the 75mm gun of a tank, this
live firing display will explode your senses.
An interactive Safari ride, "Battle Track - THE RIDE" will take you
through 5 zones of battle experience, filled with real-time action
of the army in various operational conditions. Get the opportunity
to witness Army operations in
Sit back comfortably as you get to smell, see and feel the heat of
the enraging Battle.
"Battle Track - THE RIDE" guarantees you excitement and
entertainment with lots of pyrotechnics and live-firing displays.
It is definitely an experience you should not miss!
Map for Battle Track - THE RIDE
Military
Equipment Display
The Equipment Display and Show at the SAFTI MI Parade Square is by
tradition the mainstays of the Army Open House and this year is no
exception. The Army will put its latest equipment on display for
all to view. For Army Open House 2004, there are several new
additions, like the Primus, Singapores very own self-propelled gun
howitzer. There will also be a special peace support structure
built by the Combat Engineers themselves, paint bullet arena by the
Commandos and computer terminals at the Armour booth to allow the
public to simulate our own Armour troopers in action!
The displays are as follows:
1. Awesome Firepower
2. Integrated Sensor Shooter
3. Superb Mobility
4. Comprehensive Awareness
5. Core of the Army
6. Rapid Response
7. Special Forces
8. Excellent Medical Care
9. Responsive Logistics
10. Airforce
11. Navy
12. Others:
a. SAFRA Radio
b. Army Recruitment Centre
c. Officers Wives Club
Main Street
Parade - Army Rites
Everyone remembers carnival parades! Who can forget the fun and
splendor of the various displays at parades like Chingay? The Main
Street Parade is sure to captivate the audience, both young and
old. From the Vehicles to the band and precision drills, there will
be something for everyone to enjoy. Participants in the parade will
interact with the spectators, creating revelry and
jubilation.
The parade will be lead by the Provost outriders with soldiers
lining along both sides screen against spectators cutting into the
parade's path, giving spectators and participants opportunities to
interact.
MILITARY SHOW
Watch how the process of how a young green horn is turned into an
effective fighting National Serviceman through the rite of National
Service. A 10 min hilarious skit will be put up by the MDC. Expect
fast paced action sequences to follow! Witness the precision drill
of the Provost, unarmed combat demonstrations, chemical and
biological defence demonstrations using the latest in
robotics by the Combat Engineers, and to top it all off - a
grand attack combination of the armoured infantry from their
armoured vehicles, helicopters flypast in direct fire support and
the guards rappelling down right into the
spectators.
-- AOH'04
