Transcript OE Seminar
SAF AMMUNITION
COMMAND
The Heart of SAF’s Firepower
Security and Stockpile
Management of MANPADS
(Man-Portable Air Defence Systems)
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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SAF AMMUNITION
COMMAND
The Heart of SAF’s Firepower
Storage Area Security Measures
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Storage Area Security Measures
Perimeter Defences
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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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Storage Area Security Measures
SAF AMMUNITION
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The Heart of SAF’s Firepower
Perimeter Defences
Protective structures
- road-blocks
Watch towers, CCTV &
Fibre Optics Netting Alarm System
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Storage Area Security Measures
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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.
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COMMAND
The Heart of SAF’s Firepower
Storage Area Security Controls
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Storage Area Security Controls
Access Control into Storage Area
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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
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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.
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SAF AMMUNITION
COMMAND
The Heart of SAF’s Firepower
Stockpile Accountability Measures
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Stockpile Accountability Measures
5 Tier Stock Check
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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.
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Stockpile Accountability Measures
Issuance Controls (Operations)
SAF AMMUNITION
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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.
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The Heart of SAF’s Firepower
Security of MANPADS during
Transportation
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Security of MANPADS during Transportation
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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
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SAF AMMUNITION
COMMAND
The Heart of SAF’s Firepower
Security of MANPAD
in Operation
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Security of MANPADS in Operation
SAF AMMUNITION
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The Heart of SAF’s Firepower
Collection of Missiles
MANPADS Storage at Unit
Field Deployment
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Collection of Missiles
SAF AMMUNITION
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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
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MANPADS Storage at Unit
SAF AMMUNITION
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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
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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
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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.
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