Transcript OE Seminar
SAF AMMUNITION COMMAND The Heart of SAF’s Firepower Security and Stockpile Management of MANPADS (Man-Portable Air Defence Systems) 1 Scope Of Presentation SAF AMMUNITION COMMAND 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 2 Introduction SAF AMMUNITION COMMAND The Heart of SAF’s Firepower 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. 3 Policy SAF AMMUNITION COMMAND Storage The Heart of SAF’s Firepower 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 4 Policy SAF AMMUNITION COMMAND Operations The Heart of SAF’s Firepower 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 5 SAF AMMUNITION COMMAND The Heart of SAF’s Firepower Storage Area Security Measures 6 Storage Area Security Measures Perimeter Defences SAF AMMUNITION COMMAND The Heart of SAF’s Firepower Dedicated fence-line sited within main base (second layer) Intruder Detection System Reinforcements at critical areas - double fencing layer and concertina wires. 7 Storage Area Security Measures SAF AMMUNITION COMMAND The Heart of SAF’s Firepower Perimeter Defences Protective structures - road-blocks Watch towers, CCTV & Fibre Optics Netting Alarm System 8 Storage Area Security Measures SAF AMMUNITION COMMAND Security Force The Heart of SAF’s Firepower 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. 9 SAF AMMUNITION COMMAND The Heart of SAF’s Firepower Storage Area Security Controls 10 Storage Area Security Controls Access Control into Storage Area SAF AMMUNITION COMMAND The Heart of SAF’s Firepower 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 11 Storage Area Security Controls SAF AMMUNITION COMMAND Security Controls The Heart of SAF’s Firepower 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. 12 SAF AMMUNITION COMMAND The Heart of SAF’s Firepower Stockpile Accountability Measures 13 Stockpile Accountability Measures 5 Tier Stock Check SAF AMMUNITION COMMAND The Heart of SAF’s Firepower 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. 14 Stockpile Accountability Measures Issuance Controls (Operations) SAF AMMUNITION COMMAND The Heart of SAF’s Firepower 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. 15 SAF AMMUNITION COMMAND The Heart of SAF’s Firepower Security of MANPADS during Transportation 16 Security of MANPADS during Transportation SAF AMMUNITION COMMAND Transportation Controls The Heart of SAF’s Firepower 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 17 SAF AMMUNITION COMMAND The Heart of SAF’s Firepower Security of MANPAD in Operation 18 Security of MANPADS in Operation SAF AMMUNITION COMMAND The Heart of SAF’s Firepower Collection of Missiles MANPADS Storage at Unit Field Deployment 19 Collection of Missiles SAF AMMUNITION COMMAND The Heart of SAF’s Firepower 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 20 MANPADS Storage at Unit SAF AMMUNITION COMMAND Security Control Measures (Storage at Unit) The Heart of SAF’s Firepower 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 21 Field Deployment SAF AMMUNITION COMMAND The Heart of SAF’s Firepower Security Control Measures (Field Deployment) Ops Order Move out in convoy Armed protection during movement of MANPADS Access control during deployment 24 hrs sentry 22 Summary SAF AMMUNITION COMMAND 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. 23