BMTC on Pulau Tekong to be fully Internet ready by
2011
All four schools of the Basic Military Training Centre (BMTC) on
Pulau Tekong will be fully Internet-ready. BMTC schools already
have wireless Internet access.
The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) said its online sites like LearNet
can reduce learning time, allowing recruits to focus on other
skills such as marksmanship and battle inoculation.
Online discussion of training matters between recruits and
commanders is also possible. But recruits are not allowed to
discuss other matters or upload any photos.
Once a security compromise is detected, Mindef said it will shut
down the wireless Internet access immediately.
It said Internet access in basic military training is necessary to
keep up with the better-educated recruits.
"We also recognise the abilities of our new generation of recruits
to absorb technology, and they are very tech-savvy. So we are
leveraging on technology to enhance our training efficiency," said
LTC Ng Chee Sing, Commanding Officer at BMTC School.
- ChannelNewsAsia