Army Open House comes to city
The Army’s High Mobility
Artillery Rocket System, or Himars, packs a punch during a media preview
at the dynamic show section of the Army Open House. (PHOTOS: THE
STRAITS TIMES)
It won't be Formula One cars zipping by the F1 Pit
Building this weekend, but the Singapre Armed Forces' (SAF's) Leopard
tank, and Apache assault helicopters as part of a mock storming of an
"enemy" building.
For the first time, the army is organising its Open House outside of a
military camp and in the city area to allow the public easier access.
It has also worked with transport operators SMRT and SBS Transit to increase train and bus frequencies to the Marina Bay area.
This year's edition of the Open House is themed Fathers And Sons, to celebrate 45 years of national service (NS).
The organising chairman, Brigadier-General (BG) Yeo See Peng, said:
"The army is the backbone of NS...where generations of NSmen have
provided the peace and security and we want to carry on and celebrate
the tradition."
He hopes that the event, which took six months of preparation, will
attract more families.
Demonstrations, exhibitions and rides have been lined up to give visitors a taste of army operations and its history.
For the first time, the public can take short rides on the infantry Terrex vehicle, as well as take to the sea with the Fast Craft Utility, a Navy vessel that supports land operations.
Demonstrations, exhibitions and rides have been lined up to give visitors a taste of army operations and its history.
For the first time, the public can take short rides on the infantry Terrex vehicle, as well as take to the sea with the Fast Craft Utility, a Navy vessel that supports land operations.
Visitors looking for more action can expect to be treated to a 30-minute dynamic defence show, complete with special effects, put up three times a day.
The show will simultaneously display an array of the army's modern
armament, such as the Terrex, the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System
and bomb- disposal equipment.
Visitors could try their hand at a "gunbattle" using the Paintball
Engagement System or test their shooting skills using the Tactical
Engagement System. A mini obstacle course is also set to thrill kids.
Additionally, a time-tunnel exhibit which features a multimedia
display, a history gallery and a recognition hall has been put up to
showcase the evolution of the SAF and celebrate the past sacrifices and
commitment of NSmen.
About 300 NSmen have been roped in as roving ambassadors to share their NS experiences with the public at the Open House.
The Open House will be open to the public from 9am to 8pm. Admission to the Open House and all rides is free.
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