Covid-19

Foreword by the Minister for Defence

Dr Ng Eng Hen

Message by Chief of Defence Force

LG Melvyn Ong Su Kiat

Timeline of the SAF's journey through the COVID-19 pandemic

Series of events from December 2019 to April 2022.

Fighting the COVID-19 pandemic

When COVID-19 reached Singapore in January 2020, the SAF faced a new kind of threat - one that would test its ability to defend the nation in ways never seen before.

Impact on the SAF's Training and Operations

Even while supporting the WoG COVID-19 fight, the SAF tackled internal challenges in training and operations - offering key lessons for our transformation to SAF 2040.

Editor's Afternote

by the SAF Centre for Leadership Development

Leadership Reflections from the Edge

"Leadership Reflections from the Edge" highlight leadership, resilience, and adaptability of commanders during COVID-19, focusing on overcoming challenges and ensuring mission success in complex situations.

Leadership Resources

The Leadership Resources in this page has been curated by CLD for the needs of SAF Leaders in different levels of leadership, seeking to better serve the organisation and improve themselves.

Abbreviations

Explore a comprehensive list of commonly used abbreviations and acronyms in military contexts, along with their full forms.

Acknowledgement

Read the official acknowledgment for efforts and contributions to COVID-19 response.