Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean, commissioned the SAF's new
generation float bridge and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and
Explosives (CBRE) Defence capability at Marina Bay this evening.
The commissioning ceremony was part of the commemoration of the
40th anniversary of the Singapore Combat Engineers.
The M3G Float Bridge replaces ageing bridging equipment and
significantly enhances the Singapore Army's ability to cross
waterways. Besides providing greater mobility and for faster
deployment, the new bridging equipment also offers improved
carrying capacity and requires less people to operate.
The commissioning of the CBRE Defence Capability, coupled with the
launch of the GR 660 Radiation Surveillance System, marks a major
milestone in the CBRE Defence Group's ability to respond to the
full spectrum of chemical, biological, radiological and explosives
threats to homeland security.
The M3G Float Bridge and CBRE defence capabilities are another step
forward in the Singapore Combat Engineers' transformation journey
as part of the 3rd Generation SAF.
The venue of the commissioning event is significant as the
Singapore Combat Engineers was part of the creative team that
mooted the idea of the floating platform as a venue for mass
spectator events, in view of the closure of the National Stadium to
make way for the new Kallang Sports Hub
Factsheet: M3G (Military Float Bridge/Raft)
INTRODUCTION
The M3G is a high mobility wheeled vehicle that functions as a
mobile platform for crossing waterways. The platform was acquired
from Germany to replace the ageing fleet of float bridges currently
operated by the Singapore Combat Engineers.
BACKGROUND
The M3G is a well-tested and trusted platform. A variant, the M3 is
in use by several countries including Germany and UK.
M3G Military Raft/Float Bridge.
CAPABILITIES
The M3G can be configured either as a raft or a float bridge. It
can carry up to three 5-tonner trucks and can manoeuvre in water as
shallow as 1.05m, reaching speeds of up to 9km/hr when laden. The
M3G can be deployed by its 8-man crew within 20 minutes.
CONCLUSION
The M3G offers improved carrying capacity, greater mobility, faster
deployment and can be operated with fewer personnel. These
attributes enable the Singapore Combat Engineers to offer improved
mobility for the 3rd Generation SAF.
Woo hoo! Finally! Now my unit can move faster liaoz!!!!
