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 system only
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 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. Summary 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.