The Singapore Armed Forces: Are Citizen-Soldiers Still Relevant Today?

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Abstract:

Conscription will remain relevant for Singapore even as global trends indicate more countries are gravitating towards an All-Volunteer Force AVF in the new security paradigm. It is Singapores unique demographics, economics, geography, and historical background that define the relationship between the Soldier and Citizen, leading to the latter partaking in the responsibility of defense. Notwithstanding the continued use of conscription to fill its ranks, the Singapore Armed Forces SAF can still fulfill the desired roles of modern armed forces in combating the prevailing security threats, while serving as the national institution of Singapore.

Author(s):
Hoo, Iain
Author Organization(s):
MARINE CORPS COMMAND AND STAFF COLL QUANTICO VA
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis
Pagination:
0037

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USMC/CSC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_5.1.1_Establish and Maintain Unity of Effort with Mission Partners; JCA_5.1_Organize; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_3.1_Maneuver
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY FORCES(FOREIGN), *SINGAPORE, HISTORY, NATIONAL DEFENSE, OPTIMIZATION, RECRUITING, THREATS, UNCERTAINTY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Forces and Organizations
Keyword(s):
AVF(ALL VOLUNTEER FORCE), CITIZEN SOLDIERS, CONSCRIPTION, ROLES, SAF(SINGAPORE ARMED FORCES), THESES
Report Date:
2011 Mar 14
Creation Date:
2014 Jun 16