3SG @ SAFTI School: Instructor/ Staff Appointment? Do What?
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www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/mindef_websites/atozlistings/saftimi/units/sas/index.htmlHistoryIn Sep 1968, barely a year after the commissioning of the 1st batch of officers from SAFTI, MINDEF set up the School of Advanced Training for Officers (SATO). SAFTI's first Director (the appointment title was changed to Commandant much later), BG (Retd) Kirpa Ram Vij, then a Lieutenant Colonel, was the pre-eminent student of its first course.
Demonstrating the crackling pace at which SAFTI was moving, the course included eleven first batch officers who had been commissioned only a year before. SATO represented a reaffirmation of the primary mission of SAFTI - to train officers and NCOs - which the pressure of SAF's rapid development was diverting it from.
SATO was later renamed Army Officers' Advanced Schools.
The duties and responsibilities of officers grow over a long career. They will periodically switch from the command of increasingly larger echelons to key staff positions. Also, over time, the means and nature of warfare changes with advances in technology and doctrinal developments. Officers and Military Experts must be professionally upgraded to cope with these advances. They will attend relevant schools for technical training, but the consolidation of command, management, doctrine and operations is done in the respective advanced schools of the 3 services.
The respect Service-advanced schools - Army Officers' Advanced School (AOAS), Air Force Officers' Advanced School (AFAS) and the Naval Officers' Advanced School (NAS) - are now co-located at SAFTI MI as part of the SAF Advanced Schools HQ (SAS HQ). This arrangement optimises the logistics and administration functions of the 3 individual schools, whilst creating an environment for close links at the middle-management level. Though respective service HQs determine the professional content of their own advanced courses, the SAS HQ is able to promote integration and common SAF objectives. Pooling instructors from each service also facilitates cross-service instruction in specialist subjects and improves curriculum development across the board.
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Information:
www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/mindef_websites/atozlistings/saftimi/units/sas/index.htmlFacilities
AuditoriumThe auditorium is an important venue for several significant events throughout the course of the year. It is the place where students stand proudly at the end of their time here as they participate in the course graduation ceremony.
Top students would fondly remember the auditorium as it was where they were honoured for their achievements.
The large theatre also plays host to important guests that are invited as guest speakers or lecturers.Lecture/Syndicate RoomsEach room is equipped with a projection system, wireless internet access, Local Area Network points for learning technologies and standard classroom equipment such as white board, soft board, tables and chairs. Plans are underway to further transform these syndicate rooms into modern and inspiring classrooms conducive to collaboration and learning.
Student LoungeThe Student Lounge serves as the perfect location for students to relax during their breaks or after a busy day of attending lessons. The homely decor reflected by the comfortable sofa seats available coupled with the aptly placed lighting provides a comfortable and cosy setting. Cabinets lining the sides of the wall housing gifts presented by graduates of the various courses conducted in SAS are testament of the efforts put in by the instructors and Directing Staff. The lounge also has a pantry, television set, computers with Internet access and reading materials for students to fully utilise.Staff LoungeThe Staff Lounge is located on the second storey for the permanent staff of SAS. The lounge is equipped with a mini pantry, television set, computer with Internet access and reading materials. It is the perfect place for the staff to take a break from the hectic demands of work. It also serves as a conducive venue for socialising and networking.
RecreationStudents and staff have easy access to the various recreational facilities available in SAFTI MI. These include the Olympic-sized swimming pool, basketball courts, tennis courts, squash courts, street-soccer court, fully equipped gymnasium and air-conditioned multi-purpose hall.
Clockwise from top left: Swimming Pool, Basketball Court, Gym, Street-soccer Court, Volleyball Court, Tennis Courts, Running Track, Squash Courts. -
thanks but it still doesnt provide any insight to what a spec will be doing there =/ , how can they be instructors??
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just assist the trainers
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assist the trainers? so is it stay out?
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Could be admin/assist trainer....unlikely to stay out.
You won't be the main trainer/instructor lah...how can a 3SG produce a 2LT and future LTC, COL, Generals. Doesn't make sense.
Specs in SAFTI are like 2nd class citizen and a misfit.... even some of the OCTs will look at you with contempt in their heart, thinking you'll have to salute and greet them sir soon... -
Originally posted by intelligenceman:
Could be admin/assist trainer....unlikely to stay out.
You won't be the main trainer/instructor lah...how can a 3SG produce a 2LT and future LTC, COL, Generals. Doesn't make sense.
Specs in SAFTI are like 2nd class citizen and a misfit....yes
specs are to do the dirty work
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specs good if u regular , then promote to wo . best when uget appointment of rsm . then officer , colonel all ucan f.
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Originally posted by Law2121:
specs good if u regular , then promote to wo . best when uget appointment of rsm . then officer , colonel all ucan f.
Rsm can f co appointment or higher meh? i thought co is already biggest shit in unit. then col is even higher than that. how to f? -
Originally posted by Law2121:
specs good if u regular , then promote to wo . best when uget appointment of rsm . then officer , colonel all ucan f.
not easy to get warrant even though now got the 3rd warrant grade
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Originally posted by Law2121:
specs good if u regular , then promote to wo . best when uget appointment of rsm . then officer , colonel all ucan f.
wait long long..... the RSM is like the 2nd man to the CO, he is the nearest subordinate to the CO. Under CO's command, his review/promotion is up to him.
You get it wrong already.
Officers are commissioned with the President's power. Only the AFC (Armed Forces Council) or an officer of higher rank can discipline them.
RSM can ADVICE over discipline matters to whack junior officers, but no real power to execute punishment. He can only make recommendation to CO/OC to take charge of their officers. Even when they tell off the junior officers over discipline matters, they still have to say "Sir, please....".
Failure to respect a commissioned rank = charge, even if you're a RSM, still can be charged for not respecting an officer. Disrespect to an officer = disrepect to the President who commissions his rank.
Only officers can execute punishment on officers. Warrant officers still have to obey and salute even the most junior 2LT.