The Singapore Army : moving decisively beyond the conventional
Goh, Kee Nguan2004
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Subject: The events of September 11 sent shock waves across the world. It was not just an attack on the United States, the entire free world was under siege as international values of freedom, democracy and free enterprise were assaulted. September 11 signified the emergence of a lethal brand of terrorism willing to sacrifice thousands of innocent civilians for their cause. It also demonstrated the vulnerability of a superpower like the United States in the face of such threats. The effects of September 11, magnified by the Bali bombing in October 2002, were even more profound for a small country like Singapore. The Singapore Government is therefore determined to skillfully navigate these new realities to ensure its continued security and economic well-being. To support the government, the Singapore Army has stepped forward to embrace an expanded role and a wider sphere of operations. Besides training for its conventional wartime role, the Singapore Army also participates in a range of security operations during peacetime. To this end, the Singapore Army has taken a leading role in two major operations; island defense and peace operations. This paper discusses the changed global security environment and its impact on Singapore. It examines how the Singapore Army supports its government to ensure Singapore's continued stability and to enhance regional and world peace.
Main title:
The Singapore Army : moving decisively beyond the conventional / by Kee Nguan Goh.
Imprint:
Carlisle Barracks, Pa. : U.S. Army War College, 2004.
Collation:
vi, 25 p. ; 28 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
"19 March 2004"--P. iii.Includes bibliographical references (p. 23-24).Photocopy. Springfield, Va. ; U.S. Dept. of Commerce, National Technical Information Service, 2004. 28 cm. ADA424345
LC class:
UA853GOH
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
34115