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The Heart of SAF’s Firepower

Security and Stockpile Security and Stockpile

Management Management of MANPADSof MANPADS(Man-Portable Air Defence Systems)(Man-Portable Air Defence Systems)

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The Heart of SAF’s Firepower Introduction Overview of Policy Storage Area Security Measures Storage Area Security Controls Stockpile Accountability Measures MANPADS Transportation Security Security of MANPADS in operations

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IntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroduction

Singapore Armed Forces takes the stockpile management and security of its MANPADS very seriously.

We have in place strict control measures to safeguard our MANPADS.

Our measures meet the APEC guidelines on controls and security of MANPADS.

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The Heart of SAF’s Firepower Storage Weapon system components & missile are managed by

serial number Receipt, Bring on Charge, Accounting, Expenditure, Disposal,

Inventory Holding Separate storage of weapon system firing mechanism &

missiles Strict physical security measures

Within base fence-line, Field Defence Squadron, Depot security Force

MINDEF Security Dept cleared personnel Strict access control

Authorised personnel only Entry to storage with at least 2 authorized persons

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Release Control Two parties (Ops Dept + Log Dept) approval for release

for missile Release instruction through computerised stock control

system only Pre-authorised names of collection party

Transportation Armed escort outside ammunition base for missiles

Disposal Comply with End User Certification (EUC) requirement

for disposal

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Storage Area Security Measures

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The Heart of SAF’s Firepower Perimeter Defences

Dedicated fence-line sited within main base (second layer)

Intruder Detection System

Reinforcements at critical areas - double fencing layer and concertina wires.

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The Heart of SAF’s Firepower Perimeter Defences Protective structures

- road-blocks

Watch towers, CCTV & Fibre Optics Netting Alarm System

Storage Area Security MeasuresStorage Area Security Measures

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The Heart of SAF’s Firepower Security Force Dedicated Depot Security

Section (DSS) - over and above airbase security force.

24/7 manning by armed Regimental Police (RP).

Conduct security checks on personnel and vehicle.

Conduct mobile and foot patrols Enhancing patrols with dog

patrols

by airbase security forces. Escorting of visitors.

Storage Area Security MeasuresStorage Area Security Measures

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Storage Area Security Controls

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The Heart of SAF’s Firepower Access Control into Storage Area Only Depot personnel allowed access daily

Must be cleared by MINDEF Security Department (MSD) Visitors granted access only on approval by MSD and Base

Security Officer (S2) and Depot Commanding Officer Entry into Depot -

pass exchange for authentication of ALL personnel

100% body search for

ALL personnel entering Depot Double-locked system Limit visitors from entering Depot Entry to site requires at least

2 authorised personnel

Storage Area Security ControlsStorage Area Security ControlsStorage Area Security ControlsStorage Area Security Controls

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The Heart of SAF’s Firepower Security Controls MANPADS firing mechanism stored separate from

missiles

Storehouse Controls Locked at all times - keys controlled by Depot Security

Section. Booking in/out of keys only by authorised Depot

personnel. Missiles in sealed containers.

Storage Area SecurityStorage Area Security ControlsControlsStorage Area SecurityStorage Area Security ControlsControls

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Stockpile Accountability Measures

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Stockpile Accountability MeasuresStockpile Accountability Measures

5 Tier Stock Check Bi-annual 100% stock checks. Bi-annual Depot Commanding Officer checks 3-monthly Flight OC stock check 3-monthly Inter-Depot Stock check On average, each missile is accounted for 5 times in a year.

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Stockpile Accountability MeasuresStockpile Accountability Measures

Issuance Controls (Operations) Only approved Units allowed to submit request on

computerised stock control system. ‘Two Signature’ system - approval only by Head Logistics and

Head Operations at Service HQ. Only authenticated personnel from approved

Units allowed to collect missile from Depot.

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Security of MANPADS during Transportation

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The Heart of SAF’s Firepower Transportation Controls Approved explosives movement orders Mandatory accompaniment by armed escorts Use of approved routes only Missiles and firing mechanisms transported in

separated containers Movement monitored by Depot Ops Room Comms maintained with Depot Ops Room at all times

Security of MANPADS during TransportationSecurity of MANPADS during TransportationSecurity of MANPADS during TransportationSecurity of MANPADS during Transportation

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Security of MANPAD

in Operation

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The Heart of SAF’s Firepower Collection of Missiles MANPADS Storage at Unit Field Deployment

Security of MANPADS in OperationSecurity of MANPADS in OperationSecurity of MANPADS in OperationSecurity of MANPADS in Operation

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Collection of MissilesCollection of Missiles

Security Control Measures (MANPADS Collection) Collection team led by authorised officer Movement monitored by Unit Ops Room Communication maintained with Unit Ops Room at all times Reporting of locations by collection team Armed escorts Escort vehicle

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MANPADS Storage at UnitMANPADS Storage at Unit

Security Control Measures (Storage at Unit) MANPADS stored in strong room Strong metal doors with double locks IDS protection Daily accounting and documentation Only authorised personnel can book out keys Unit is manned 24 hrs Checks carried out by Duty Officer during silent hours Camp is guarded 24 hrs

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Field DeploymentField Deployment

Security Control Measures (Field Deployment) Ops Order Move out in convoy Armed protection during movement of MANPADS Access control during deployment 24 hrs sentry

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The Heart of SAF’s Firepower Security of stocks - a key mission imperative of SAF.

Security measures and controls in place to safeguard our MANPADS.

Strict accountability regulations ensure zero discrepancies in stock.

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