High Flyers : Implications of Short Officer Careers in the SAF
Toh Weisong
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Abstract: The short officer careers in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF ) have cast doubt on the professionalism of its officers, leading to calls for their careers to be extended. This essay will show that such short careers must prevail for now because of unique macro-level factors beyond the SAF ’s control, such as attitudes towards National Service and competition from other employers. As an alternative, it will examine ways in which junior officers’ professional competency can be built and retained given the constraints of such short careers, with particular emphasis on realistic training and inculcating warfighting skills. This is especially important given the rapid move towards a Third Generation SAF . Keywords: Force Transformation; Military Training; Military Professionalism; Third Generation SAF
Source:
Pointer Vol. 38, No. 3 2012
Series:
Pointer Article ; Vol. 38, No. 3
Language:
English
BRN:
129664