New Chief of Army David Neo on the army of the future

The Singapore Army will resume more overseas training exercises this year as Singapore moves to living with Covid-19, said Brigadier-General David Neo, on the army's focus in 2022. READ MORE: str.sg/w2fy
Giving his first interview since assuming the role of Chief of Army at the F1 Pit Building ahead of the Army Open House, BG Neo said: "We recognise that it's been two years of lower tempo training and... a lot of these large-scale exercises that we are resuming could be things that actually nobody has done (since the pandemic)."
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[@hanscheong2676]

YAY!!! He was my Programme Director when I was working in Pioneer Generation Office (PGO).... very brilliant and humble gentleman!

[@adleytjin2159]

Quite an eloquent and clear speaker. I wish him the best in leading our Army

[@wclooh9297]

Articulate he is

[@Panda-0183]

@@wclooh9297Yoda you speak like

[@horologyenthusiast8523]

I served under a super kilat LTC CO in 2009 to 2011 and his mem forsaw him to be the COA easily in his later years with his superior capability to show humility and sincere compassion, he showed the battalion he led and he made it a point that any soldier can walk into his office to speak their mind on anything. He served under a Division Commander who is very stuck up and really doesnt give a shit about his Division and very sloppy in the way he presents himself and to my surprise years later i found out that super kilat LTC is now a SLTC leading a camp that has no link to the fighting force yet his Div Commander became a Star Gen, and is today an MP in a matter of very little time. We came to the conclusion that selfless men who have a backbone cannot be lured into high posts with riches and wealth. That Kilat CO probably was given an ultimatum that if he wanted to go further, his future would have to be in politics and being the Honest man that we all knew him to be, we just knew that was why he hentak kaki at a hopeless position just awaiting retirement.. this Senior Officer is a Ranger and he couldve been anything he wanted to be, and we knew he chose to be honest with the people he served. It was an honor to have served under such a man and it will be an honor to fight under the command of such a man.

[@eatdriveplay]

Making up nonsense from imagination.

[@horologyenthusiast8523]

@@eatdriveplay bot

[@stickymoney]

Damn almost sounds like someone i know. a SOF ranger. not LTC CO though. COL CO.

[@sabrecruz6721]

Finally a soldier who LOOKS like a solider and not the typical bespectacled paper general.

[@muhammadnorhidayat1582]

Perry Lim

[@frank-ko6de]

What makes a soldier a great soldier is his brains and that goes for this soldier who is obviously highly informed and articulate. But, keep living through your male fantasies.👍👍👍👍

[@jollygoodyo]

@@frank-ko6de Sabre Cruz has 74 likes..You only get 1 like..I think I better give you another like.

[@frank-ko6de]

@@jollygoodyo not all of us are little girls worried about likes. That didn't even exist in my mind until you brought it up. Stay deluded.👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁

[@calvintang7591]

@@frank-ko6de i rather respect a guy leader that leads from the front and be a inspiring role model then a paper general that fast shot his way with degrees

[@cyhiikae]

looking forward to him managing SMRT in 5 years time

[@horologyenthusiast8523]

Exactly my sentiments.

[@CrossbredmiMiyang]

He looks bad ass and no nonsense , since he is coming from commando unit , he should be that kind of leader will not only fight along with his men but leave no man behind.

[@yoongkengkai3995]

huh. From commando = leader that will fight with men? what about great leaders from so many other vocations? they automatically won't' fight along with men and leave everyone behind?

[@walkertan2843]

what is the idea of leave no man behind? why is this important?

[@noelloh561]

@@walkertan2843 more men more firepower. if everybody otot suka suka go their own way kena enemy group how? stick tgt higher chance to return and cover fire. you can take it figuratively as well.

[@Skinnypole_clara]

@@walkertan2843 live to fight another day.... The more men u save today, the lesser you have to train/replace the one that's lost.

[@mechislander]

Singapore needs to have more cooperation with countries in the region so when the time comes, we can work together and fight against troublemakers from outside.

[@theodoreteo1408]

A minister in the making. Because our leaders come mainly from SAF they are well trained and disciplined but sadly in the army you don’t waste time winning hearts and minds. You bark your command and you expect it to be carried out without any question or hesitation.

[@charliehan4682]

This guy speaks well. Support! Keyboard warriors assemble!!

[@wclooh9297]

He lives by the dictum of "Protect, Preserve, Repel, Defeat & Destroy"

[@homelandfighters8541]

who would have thought that a small country is very successful in economy and military and known in the world.neighboring countries should emulate this country

[@SuccessforLifester]

This guy could express better. I remember the last one was trying to recall from memory as he spoke without emotions like a mannequin

[@ownthegame3]

He read from the folder. Omg...

[@SuccessforLifester]

@@ownthegame3 oic. Front part he didn't

[@ownthegame3]

@@SuccessforLifester ;😄the video is filled with video clips so we wont know how much he is reading from the folder. anyway, the interview can be scripted but to be videoed reading from a folder for info is quite bad....

[@SuccessforLifester]

@@ownthegame3 Most politicians all read from script too on the podium 😔

[@ownthegame3]

@@SuccessforLifester yes but not for such a simple interview and they do it more discrete than having a folder right in front this is my view, u can choose to have a different view

[@alvinchong9454]

RESPECT! 💖Thank you Sir 😎Protect our Singapore 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬

[@runonbun]

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[@lychan2366]

In view of the current Russia-Ukraine war, it's imperative for all defence ministries and armed forces across the world, especially of small nations like Singapore, to monitor its developments closely, for implications and consequences for their national defence and security. A fundamental re-think of how modern and future wars are likely to be conducted, including asymmetric and hybrid warfare. 80 years ago, the Japanese imperial armed forces taught Singapore a painful lesson. Regarding defence, the fall of Singapore was ultimately rooted in the complacency of its British colonial masters. On this, let us not be found wanting again. We owe it to current and future generations of defenders and our loved ones to adapt, revise, upgrade and even to prepare adequately for an effective and forward-looking total defence.

[@terrylee5887]

The guy is good, I have confidence in his leadership

[@gladdiespereira]

My previous CO congrats Sir..

[@dawnnadir]

Hope Hong Kong and Macau as well as Canton will have its own military one day.

[@etphonehome6950]

Its call the PLA

[@Callsign-Blade_RunnerSG]

@@etphonehome6950 LOL, shows that you have very poor knowledge and understanding of history. Just pure BLIND nationalism. 🤦🏼 The PLA ISN’T OFFICIALLY the military of China. They are the military of the Chinese Communist Party! In other words, it meant that the Communist political party is more important than the people of China.

[@dawnnadir]

@@etphonehome6950 That's not a national army for these places. PLA is just the security guard for the CCP. They are not for the nation.

[@levelazn]

Why would Hong Kong and Macau need a army ? Lol

[@namjoonun1029]

Hoowah! I really admire your army sir!

[@BanyarOo-fi9wj]

david i still waiting at mawlamyine air port i dont know how can i go to singapore .just what hill like that

[@CC-wh9hf]

Looks like a sincere man, not surprise that he might even get into politics when he retires from the army.

[@travischuajinghong9280]

He don’t even need do anything, everyone listening to him. Any safety issues just charge the commanders. Human centipede

[@stephenwonghongweng4298]

He’s definitely the coolest COA for sure

[@kesskoh]

The business world is talking about learning and adopting Sun Tze war tactics in business. Why is it not possible for retired generals to learn and adopt business management in their 2nd career move. Be fair mah.

[@ang1852]

This assumption cannot be proven to be true or false. Just my opinion. They are air dropped into stat boards, political positions, and companies controlled by Tema$%K. I'm sure everyone can learn something given time. It is just decisions that are made is like a gamble in business. Circumstances change. Business can maintain or lose money, but due to the complexity of business within business. It is not known whether everything is ok. One assumption is they sometimes cause problems like stifle innovation or cause a business to fail outright. They cause resentment among long time employees. But a good local leader will be better than a foreign CEO .

[@majesty5678]

My ex student ! Well done , David !!

[@frostbitepokin9520]

You’re a good teacher

[@TheSunMoon]

No more 5BX, do commando-style morning PT!

[@achua5566]

Safety first, thank u!

[@breadiztasty]

Don't you just love it when people like to shit on others when they themselves don't want to do it, Singapore's keyboard warriors grow strong can defeat any army in the world with just words

[@ReRe-iu6ko]

Dear sinior general of singapore i am san yu that intended president singapore i need to go singapore i dont know when you took me there .may be singapore air line can landed in mawlamyine air port .hope best david

[@GOKUBLACK-xq4is]

He's so Young 😮

[@gewgwegewgew3093]

how much salary?

[@wclooh9297]

SG's military chiefs usually don't serve all the way to retirement. They tend to resign and enter politics. This creates ample opportunities for other officers

[@pigmoonk2545]

Nonsense policy isnt it ?

[@BanyarOo-fi9wj]

When u come to see me use my power then you must speak word david i have no time too much .i arrived in yangon now

[@amirulasraf307]

He is the one -MORPHEUS-

[@Dongphucphan]

Tướng David Neo nhìn phong độ thật. Lời chào từ Việt Nam.

[@BanyarOo-fi9wj]

david i arrived in yangon. Tomorrow if you see make a calling to go singapore

[@freddyng1843]

Wah finally got a Commando COA, don't pray pray ah. Best in Singapore and JB, and some say Batam! The next ladder is CDF.

[@KamilKamal-ps4se]

Love and respect from Pakistan

[@tokidoki9116]

A pogue officer leading a merry band of glasses wearing enlisted pogues, so high speed, so aggresive, semper fidelis!

[@sufimuhammad9442]

if malaysia and singapore do realistic war game at sabah or sarawak it would be good

[@simonloo2168]

Would he be next cdf ? Anyone betting on this ? He look good for cdf but maybe hard to say

[@lianlengchew7325]

新加坡兵哥加油加油加油加油🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@osmanzng8065]

Sending the conscripts all over the world for training but who is the unknown-assumed enemy?

[@googlgfacef218]

malaysia, who else

[@tans3ri]

@@googlgfacef218 thats why we take in Malaysian pr to be in the army

[@neoshock3]

Ukraine never assume Russia as unknown enemy.

[@lynx141]

@@googlgfacef218 We in Malaysia do not need to go to war with Singapore. We are already doing a very good job here messing up our country.

[@BanyarOo-fi9wj]

david now i going to air port yangon where are you now

[@ngchiewmei368]

Next GE candidate and future minister

[@yamguanchan9643]

0:50 To Mr COA : Soldiers must be taught to throw smoke granite and immediately take cover, not standing high waiting to be killed by enemies.

[@ang1852]

Do you mean grenade ? Yes AI in our phones are causing this.

[@konyaku3072]

grenade*

[@frostbitepokin9520]

What’s a smoke granite

[@yamguanchan9643]

@@frostbitepokin9520 A piece of stone to fake and simulate!

[@syncout9586]

Who is the COA here? You or him? If you so smart go take charge lah

[@UtopiaParadiseValley]

Please defeat the near future inbound CCP Naval amphibious assault forces. Please save Singapore, the time frame given for preparation is short. Get more students to join the military. After indonesia and west malaysia fall next is Singapore. CCP never say,declare and announce anything to invade but they physically building big naval assault weapon ships non-stop every day. Action speaks louder than words. Likely they quitely just come during night time or early morning before sunrise.

[@htet1999]

????

[@Jack-hy2ki]

IMH got missing patient?

[@cloudstrife112]

Thanks for realizing this instead of some other comments saying we Malaysians wanna invade singapore and sabotage it. Despite Singaporeans being so annoying on our roads with their kiasu mentalities, the average Malaysian never view SG as a threat.

[@UtopiaParadiseValley]

@@cloudstrife112 CCP is ready to come and kill us all Indonesia,Malaysia and Singapore with their big heavy fire power naval combat ships. It becoming more reality nowadays. CCP not giving us chance to live also as to diminished and destory U.S millitary power in Asean. What do we do now ? SG, Malaysia and Indonesia remain hostility unfriendly to each other or jointly hostility to incoming CCP Naval forces. They did not declare war but they are sailing soon. What can we do ? Fight them or let them destroy us ? Malaysia may fall and going back to the 1950's CCP control territory again ?

[@UtopiaParadiseValley]

Does anyone knew that the CCP 055 class battle cruiser is much more powerful than the U.S Navy Ticonderoga-class cruiser The 055 cruiser can unleash DF-17 armageddon apocalypse destruction on any Asean countries soil in less than a minute not even U.S Navy can resolve the problem. Do you know why 055 class is know as renhai(人海) 'Human Wave' class ,theres a hint. Because they using a 055 battle cruiser as a single PLA red guard soldier and many of the 055s similary formed the 1950's Korean war human wave attack(人海战术). CCP using 055 cruiser ship wave as human wave,how does asean countries fight CCP's crazy madness kamikaze human waves. Its also the same WWII history that Russia tanks overrun Germany troops and conquer half of Germany.

[@ang1852]

The Russian - Ukrainian War is terrible. The wars of the future will be more violent. SAF need to invest in local technology as well as what's out there. We can't buy everything. We do not have arch-enemies like the Israelis and the middleeast countries or USA with major world powers. Being a Little red dot, people pick on us casually. There is always a possibility that we may lose everything in a twist of fate. so materialism should have a limit. I have served my duties as NSmen. I'm thankful for never seeing war and the Army has taken care of its soldiers to some extent. BUT life is never perfect. My experience in Army had not been great. But if the Army should need us again in future, We will be there. The Singaporean Core is very important for the Armed forces and for Singapore. Of course the decisions is with Singapore gov. The Armed forces work with what they have. There are things I shall not say because it may be classified, but I'll say again a Singaporean Core is very important.

[@zxldazxlda]

Why not u sign on since u like the army so much ..

[@ang1852]

@@zxldazxlda I never say I like Army. Please read again.

[@zxldazxlda]

@@ang1852 u said u will be there when the country is down...

[@zxldazxlda]

@@ang1852 u praise national service since you like it alot why not sign on the the ARMY LOL

[@lastchangdepapa1247]

U like all talk, ppl ask u join u excuse many

[@dreamstrue9332]

Safety.

[@edmwftw3930]

10 x better than former COA Chan Chun Sing..

[@P53eud0nym05]

I thought US army ranger tab was on the right sleeve in the past. Now on the pocket?

[@Peter-b1j2p]

Future CDF and next GE Candidate

[@Mrshauny]

Can someone explain to me why is our army training together with our neighbours? They are our closest threats in an event of war. Training with them also exposes how our army operates.

[@icecreamMONSTER23]

It allow us to learn from our partners works both ways.

[@SuccessforLifester]

It is like getting along with neighbours so as to mitigate the severity of a potential fallout

[@emogalgal7112]

Your thinking is not wrong but it goes both ways. We show them what we can do and they show us what they can do. Plus during wartime its not like u r using just 1 plan only.

[@BanyarOo-fi9wj]

Everyday at shwedagon pagodas

[@BanyarOo-fi9wj]

David tomorrow i have to go yangon or mawlamyine i am san yu why you alwayed holding on time .

[@marcsus2484]

They train in Taiwan

[@gunaseelan5532]

Let's support Russia

[@ownthegame3]

Sigh, he read from the folder.

[@Jack-hy2ki]

Cos he does not want to miss out important things. Just like presentation ppl use power point. U think he is tv host?

[@ownthegame3]

@@Jack-hy2ki the qns asked are simple and straightforward; not some details and numbers. by referring to the folder, we can assume he knows the qns else what is there to refer to. anyway, this is my view. u can disagree.

[@Jack-hy2ki]

@@ownthegame3 I disagree. Even he knows he also don't want to miss any important points. Likewise a presentation the presenter also knows what he is presenting but still needs power point to somehow reminds him the important points.

[@ongjared0307]

@@ownthegame3 read from folder also tio hoot. If no folder and make a (very human) slip-up also tio hoot. I’d rather have a guide with me and not accidentally misrepresent/leave out crucial facts here.

[@vennsim71]

Nothing wrong reading from folders or notes. CEOs all over the world do that, Presidents and PMs all over the world do that.

[@theadventurer1602]

VS boy!

[@sanyu-vz3sq]

just make hard traning for everything. any ememy cant say exactly

[@user-uy9pd6dr5y]

Wow COA read from a folder during formal interview lol

[@Jack-hy2ki]

U know why they read from folder? Becos they don't want to miss out anything important. Just like why presentation ppl use power point.

[@BanyarOo-fi9wj]

No money even one dollar

[@BanyarOo-fi9wj]

This time last time calling you pick me up next i think stop to connect with you

[@BanyarOo-fi9wj]

David i going to yangon on the way better leave singapore i am san yu no ticket and no money

[@wclooh9297]

Any foolhardy country that attacks tiny SG will be repulsed with lightning-speed force. Tiny but it punches above its weight

[@888success]

nothing new ...

[@wclooh9297]

Some say the SAF sees enemies everywhere. Under the bed? Under the sun 🌞

[@googlgfacef218]

give him 10kg of sai jiaks

[@acj288]

not handsum

[@chong4395]

Haha

[@xiaoming9818]

@@chong4395 You prettiest la

[@chong4395]

@@xiaoming9818 No lah

[@daanii1239]

Yo I was there on Wednesday of the amry open house

[@hanjudgement]

Pay confirm v high

[@Jack-hy2ki]

U can higher than him. Is whether u want or not.

[@Jack-hy2ki]

U can higher than him. Is whether u want or not.

[@peterpan9785]

Esprit De Corp.

[@peacenowar6920]

🙄

[@edghar7995]

Thax sb berdiri ala2 Stan 4 me. chinggggg

[@oterenceo]

练兵千日，用在一朝！

[@九天玄女-i2u]

Another graduate??🤨

[@naimanaima5766]

Le temp de venir lhokoma

[@lightspeeder]

Conscripts better than their regular counterparts.. okay

[@naimanaima5766]

Halal okotlini

[@Lighter85]

Singapura milik melayu bukan pendatang Cina india

[@ikari7430]

got that chad face lmao

[@paparoti4006]

early smoke us for GE 2030 new face

[@Jack-hy2ki]

Still better than opposition leader defending liar and putting a liar in Parliament.

[@user-ck2cp3lt3v]

U all know why he is the First Commando being Appt..to this position.. Cause those Really Into The Commando Really Have Some Mental Issue..otherwise no man can keep up the Commando Job..this new CHIEF..MAY NOT BE GOOD ENOUGH..OR MAY HAVE SOME OTHER REASON..PEOPLE ON TOP MAY BE HIS RELATIVE OR WHAT..

[@user-yn4og2er7c]

You also mental problem... I see your username good enough liao, I know your cousin Siao ding tong.. Finally get to meet you Siao Chin Tong! ✌️🏻

[@pokmerb444]

go home a better son too. Singapore army amazing fantastic marvellous awesome 👍😍😍 champion 💪🏆🤩 milk 🥛 champion 💪🏆 milk 🥛 champion 💪🏆🤩 milk 🥛

[@KilatKilau]

singapore is preparing heavy and hard to invade malaysia

[@zafir7007]

Habis lah kami..... Ayoyo.

[@konyaku3072]

Singapore only send shopee apps. Malaysian already under our thumb sia.

[@greatasia606]

Hey paper general, can you tell me something about the history of Okinawa? Do you know why Okinawa could be the next Hawaii or an independent country if Japan becomes too naughty?

[@acestrike40]

aand your point is?

[@oneaboveall1751]

@@acestrike40 Dont bother, this kind of slob wanks infront of his PC 5 times a day on his cheese knob finding all sorts of articles to bash while hunting for a Discord e-girlfriend.

[@williamlew6910]

💩💩💩

[@mayuboeb]

@@acestrike40 he just want show off that he saw a FB post and now he think he dm smart

[@Jack-hy2ki]

U know why u think they are paper general? 2 points. 1. Your security clearance too low about what's really going up in SAF. 2. Cos your are a loser who losed out to ppl who has better qualification.

[@abangadikingreenontheirpmd4055]

Typical politically correct answers you would hear from ministers… we know where this guy is heading in 2024’s elections

[@punggolhousehouse7334]

Not bad, he can read from script. Got potential to be CEO of SPH or Keppel..

[@Jack-hy2ki]

Dumb ppl will not understand why ppl read from notes. Becos they don't want to miss out anything important. Just like presentation why ppl use power point. U think he is TV host?

[@vennsim71]

Any leader can do that in any field, may that be military, political, or even business. Going into an interview with notes is a sign of preparedness. One can choose to memorise everything, or one can choose to have data handy by the side.

[@Tonytayloring]

All tough and games, talk big, act tough and all.. According to an old saying 'this country will fall to a bigger enemy's hand in no less than 12 hours'... If so I'm wondering will all turned up for a lamb to the slaughter. I wonder if you people should continue dreaming on if its just playing hero (roleplay) in green costume

[@benjaminloo1625]

Next minister

[@socheezy3407]

Hmm, nothing comes from the heart. Another future Minister of Singapore!

[@googlgfacef218]

future ceo mrt

[@fredmad4988]

Civil Administration requires a whole lot of different talent than commandeering soldiers.

[@lastchangdepapa1247]

@@fredmad4988 they got chosen for a reason, be a good peasant and study hard if nt no one choose u, wake up it real world

[@wclooh9297]

An SG comedian is also a Neo. Maybe this army chief won't enter politics. Comedy could be a better second career option. For now his duties are no laughing matter