HAPPENINGS IN THE RSAF
MINDEF Experience Programme
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n 12 Jun 15, 84 students from various junior colleges and polytechnics participated in the MINDEF Experience Programme (MEP) held at Paya Lebar Air Base. The programme gave the students a better understanding of the RSAF’s operations and career opportunities in the organisation.
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As part of the MEP, the students took a familiarisation flight on board the RSAF’s C-130 aircraft. They also viewed a static display of the F-15SG fighter aircraft, and learnt more about the RSAF and its operations. Head Air Force Recruitment Centre, ME5 Edwin Leong, introducing the various RSAF vocations to the students
Students from the MEP boarding the C-130 aircraft before the flight
During the programme, COS-AS/Head Air Operations, BG Lim Tuang Liang, and other senior officers interacted and shared their experiences with the students. For Joshua Chin, a Raffles Junior College student, the programme broadened his knowledge of the RSAF. “After attending the MEP, I got to learn about how the RSAF contributes to the nation's defence. It's not just about the pilots, but everyone else, like the engineers, controllers and ground crew, working together to achieve mission success,” he said.
Participants of the MEP at the F-15SG fighter aircraft static display
Restructuring of AELD
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n 6 Apr 15, Air Engineering and Logistics Department (AELD) was restructured to strengthen the engineering and logistics support for the 3rd Generation RSAF during a symbolic signing ceremony held at Paya Lebar Air Base. Head Air Engineering and Logistics, ME8 (then ME7) Francis Cheong, graced the ceremony.
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The restructured AELD maintains its current three-group structure. Existing groups are renamed as Airworthiness Engineering Group (AEG), Systems Engineering Group (SEG) and Supply Chain Engineering and Plans Group (SCPG) to better represent AELD's expanded responsibilities and expertise. In addition, the Ground-Based Systems Office (GSO) is set up to strengthen integration with Defence Science and Technology Agency for the support of the 3rd Generation systems. In light of the restructuring, the key processes in AELD were also reviewed and updated to incorporate the changes in structure and expanded responsibilities. 28
ME8 (then ME7) Cheong signing the poster
Restructured AELD Quality Assurance Branch
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Logistics Planning Branch
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