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| The effectiveness of our 3rd Generation Army hinges on the ability of our soldiers from the different support arms to fight as one. For this to happen, it is imperative that servicemen from the various formations possess adequate knowledge and understanding of each other's roles and areas. To achieve this, the School of Infantry Specialists (SISPEC) recently introduced a Combined Arms Term (CAT) for the latest batch of specialists who graduated on 4 December. Present at this very first Combined SISPEC Graduation Parade was Chief of Army, MG Neo Kian Hong. Previously, specialist cadets will proceed from the Basic Section Leaders Course (BSLC) to their assigned vocational courses and graduate as specialists in their respective formations. With the CAT, specialist cadets return to SISPEC for two weeks before graduating as a single cohort. The significance of the change goes beyond the symbolic importance of graduating as one. During the two weeks, specialist cadets from different formations will share extensively with each other on their formation training and roles. This helps the cadets understand their individual roles in relation to the Army at large. Signals specialist 3SG Edward Neo Feng Rui explained, "As a signals specialist, I support the communication needs of various units. This CAT has allowed me to understand the requirements that other formations would need in operations. For example, I learnt from the artillery specialists that their Fire Control Officers will require a rebroadcast station due to their distance from the target area." The CAT also helps to strengthen leadership training with the introduction of the 'ABCDE' model. LTC Luis Phay, Commander SISPEC, explained, "The ABCDE model refers to Assuming command, Building a team, Cohesion development, Development of individuals and Emergency and crisis management. These are the common leadership areas that they will face when they take command." Lessons were taught on these areas to better prepare the new specialists for the challenges they might face in their units. |
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| New Combined Arms Term for Specialists.. Anyone here is a current SISPEC instructor who can share more about this?? CAT : Preparing Specialists for New Challenges
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