Security and Stockpile Management of MANPADS (Man-Portable Air Defence Systems)

1. Security and Stockpile Management of MANPADS(Man-Portable Air Defence Systems)

2. Scope Of Presentation • Introduction • Overview of Policy • Storage Area Security Measures • Storage Area Security Controls • Stockpile Accountability Measures • MANPADS Transportation Security • Security of MANPADS in operations

3. Introduction • Singapore Armed Forces takes the stockpile management and security of its MANPADS very seriously. • We have in place strict control measures to safeguard our MANPADS. • Our measures meet the APEC guidelines on controls and security of MANPADS.

4. Policy • Storage • Weapon system components & missile are managed by serial number • Receipt, Bring on Charge, Accounting, Expenditure, Disposal, Inventory Holding • Separate storage of weapon system firing mechanism & missiles • Strict physical security measures • Within base fence-line, Field Defence Squadron, Depot security Force • MINDEF Security Dept cleared personnel • Strict access control • Authorised personnel only • Entry to storage with at least 2 authorized persons

5. Policy • Operations • Release Control • Two parties (Ops Dept + Log Dept) approval for release for missile • Release instruction through computerised stock control systemonly • Pre-authorised names of collection party • Transportation • Armed escort outside ammunition base for missiles • Disposal • Comply with End User Certification (EUC) requirement for disposal

6. Storage Area Security Measures

7. Storage Area Security Measures Perimeter Defences • Dedicated fence-line sited within main base (second layer) • Intruder Detection System • Reinforcements at critical areas - double fencing layer and concertina wires.

8. Storage Area Security Measures Perimeter Defences • Protective structures - road-blocks • Watch towers, CCTV & Fibre Optics Netting Alarm System

9. Storage Area Security Measures Security Force • Dedicated Depot Security Section (DSS) - over and above airbase security force. • 24/7 manning by armed Regimental Police (RP). • Conduct security checks on personnel and vehicle. • Conduct mobile and foot patrols • Enhancing patrols with dog patrols by airbase security forces. • Escorting of visitors.

10. Storage Area Security Controls

11. Storage Area Security Controls Access Control into Storage Area • Only Depot personnel allowed access daily Must be cleared by MINDEF Security Department (MSD) • Visitors granted access only on approval by MSD and Base Security Officer (S2) and Depot Commanding Officer • Entry into Depot - pass exchange for authentication of ALL personnel • 100% body search for ALL personnel entering Depot • Double-locked system • Limit visitors from entering Depot • Entry to site requires at least 2 authorised personnel

12. Storage Area SecurityControls Security Controls • MANPADS firing mechanism stored separate from missiles Storehouse Controls • Locked at all times - keys controlled by Depot Security Section. • Booking in/out of keys only by authorised Depot personnel. • Missiles in sealed containers.

13. Stockpile Accountability Measures

14. Stockpile Accountability Measures 5 Tier Stock Check • Bi-annual 100% stock checks. • Bi-annual Depot Commanding Officer checks • 3-monthly Flight OC stock check • 3-monthly Inter-Depot Stock check • On average, each missile is accounted for 5 times in a year.

15. Stockpile Accountability Measures Issuance Controls (Operations) • Only approved Units allowed to submit request on computerised stock control system. • ‘Two Signature’ system - approval only by Head Logistics and Head Operations at Service HQ. • Only authenticated personnel from approved Units allowed to collect missile from Depot.

16. Security of MANPADS during Transportation

17. Security of MANPADS during Transportation Transportation Controls • Approved explosives movement orders • Mandatory accompaniment by armed escorts • Use of approved routes only • Missiles and firing mechanisms transported in separated containers • Movement monitored by Depot Ops Room • Comms maintained with Depot Ops Room at all times

18. Security of MANPAD in Operation

19. Security of MANPADS in Operation • Collection of Missiles • MANPADS Storage at Unit • Field Deployment

20. Collection of Missiles Security Control Measures (MANPADS Collection) • Collection team led by authorised officer • Movement monitored by Unit Ops Room • Communication maintained with Unit Ops Room at all times • Reporting of locations by collection team • Armed escorts • Escort vehicle

21. MANPADS Storage at Unit Security Control Measures (Storage at Unit) • MANPADS stored in strong room • Strong metal doors with double locks • IDS protection • Daily accounting and documentation • Only authorised personnel can book out keys • Unit is manned 24 hrs • Checks carried out by Duty Officer during silent hours • Camp is guarded 24 hrs

22. Field Deployment Security Control Measures (Field Deployment) • Ops Order • Move out in convoy • Armed protection during movement of MANPADS • Access control during deployment • 24 hrs sentry

23. Security of stocks - a key mission imperative of SAF. Security measures and controls in place to safeguard our MANPADS. Strict accountability regulations ensure zero discrepancies in stock. Summary