Naval Officers’ Advanced School
To train, educate and develop our Officers into competent, confident and committed naval war-fighters.
Last updated 7 July 2025
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Mission
To train, educate and develop Naval Officers to hold intermediate command and staff appointments.
About NAS history
Naval Officers’ Advanced School (NAS) was previously located in the Officers’ Training Wing of Midshipman School in Sembawang Camp, where officers attended professional courses that prepared them for their appointments. In 1995 when SAFTI Military Institute (SAFTI MI) was built and officially opened, both Midshipman School and Naval Officers’ Advanced School (NAS) shifted to SAFTI MI.
The shift into SAFTI MI has brought us closer under the ambit of a truly Joint Armed Forces. Learners here are given the opportunity to interact with their counterparts across the SAF, establishing ties which contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the SAF. The grounds of SAFTI MI also contribute effectively to the learning environment. Modern classrooms, a robust and thorough computer infrastructure, good sports facilities and a fully equipped library, are just some of the features that make learning in SAFTI MI an enjoyable and fulfilling experience.
NAS courses
Command Preparation Programme (CPP)
The CPP aims to prepare the participants for their first Command appointment through a series of briefs, dialogues and sharing. These would help develop the participant’s competency in the General Military Knowledge, Functional, Leadership and Vocational/Domain. The RSN’s senior leadership engagement and sharing of their personal experiences and stories, would provide a rich tapestry of insights and experiences which would broaden and deepen the understanding of the command perspective for the participants.
Structure
CPP is conducted twice a year. The two week programme comprises of sharing(s) by Subject-Matter-Experts on Professional Military and Organisational Knowledge. Dialogues with Naval Staff and Senior Commanders would also be held to sharing tacit knowledge and experience on Leadership and Commandership.
Post Commissioning Programme (PCP)
The PCP aims to prepare and build up the foundation of the Newly Commissioned Officers from OCS for their first job on board the naval ship platforms. These would help develop the participant’s knowledge of the various aspects that are required of them when they perform their duties on board the ships. The Helo-Rescue Firefighting Course and Maritime Crew Resource Management Course are pre-requisites for the participant’s next ROA course, Naval Junior Officers’ Course.
Structure
PCP is conducted three times a year. The five week programme comprises of sharing(s) by Naval Personnel Department. Helo-Rescue Firefighting Course, RHIBs Course, Maritime Crew Resource Management Course and SAF Instructor Course.