New chief of army 2025

[rocket]

1st S'porean to get US Bronze Star Medal now new SAF Chief of Army
Leadership renewal.

February 25, 2025, 03:40 PM​

Brigadier-General Cai Dexian will take over Major-General David Neo as Chief of Army on Mar. 21, 2025, the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) announced.

This is part of the continuing process of leadership renewal in the SAF, said the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) on Feb. 25.

Cai joined the SAF in 2003 and is an armour officer by vocation.

He has held various senior command and staff appointments within MINDEF and the SAF.

When Cai was 27, he was deployed to Afghanistan for a six-month tour, serving in the Multinational Coalition Force.

At the end of his stint, he became the first Singaporean to receive the Bronze Star Medal, an American military combat decoration given to those who displayed heroic or meritorious achievement or service in a combat zone.

Neo joined the Singapore Army in 1996, and on Mar. 10, 2022, became the first Commando officer appointed as Chief of Army.

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Under his leadership, the Singapore Army maintained high operational readiness, expanded its range of capabilities, and enhanced its interoperability with government agencies, said MINDEF.

Neo also helped the Singapore Army resume and expand local and overseas integrated, large-scale training and live-firing after the Covid-19 pandemic.

"We welcome BG Cai as our incoming COA and express our deep appreciation to MG Neo for his sterling leadership, and distinguished service to MINDEF and the SAF," said the Singapore Army in a Facebook post

 

[ChenShuang]

Got war experience ?

 

[rocket]

Got war experience ?

All wayang

 

[rocket]

Got war experience ?

Hearsay he psc scholarship holder

 

[Charlie99]

Based on the info available:
He was at Rafflrs Institution 1997 to 2002
He was at Stanford University 2003 to 2006
He attended the US Armour Basic Officers Course in July to Dec 2007.
He was an Armour platoon and company commander June 2008 to Dec 2010.
Brigade Ops Officer, then CO of an Armour battalion.
To go from RI to Stanford University without the 2 to 2.5 years serving NS, he is probably a scholar.
It looks like his career path was very well planned.
( edited Feb 25. 2025, at 0640 )

 

[laksaboy]

Must do the revolving door quickly, reduces the risk of a military coup.

 

[laksaboy]

Based on the info available:
He was at Rafflrs Institution 1997 to 2002
He was at Stanford University 2003 to 2006
He attended the US Basic Armour Officers Course in 2007.
He was an Armour platoon commander 2008.
To go from RI to Stanford University without the 2 to 2.5 years serving NS, he is probably a scholar.

Of course, the SAF top brass are almost always SAF overseas scholarship recipients.

 

[Charlie99]

Of course, the SAF top brass are almost always SAF overseas scholarship recipients.

Not sure whether SAFOS or some other government scholarship.

 

[sbfuncle]

When Cai was 27, he was deployed to Afghanistan for a six-month tour, serving in the Multinational Coalition Force.

At the end of his stint, he became the first Singaporean to receive the Bronze Star Medal, an American military combat decoration given to those who displayed heroic or meritorious achievement or service in a combat zone.

Is that combat zone a war zone?
If yes he deserve some respect as a non paper General and deserve to be the coa.

 

[Narong Wongwan]

Is that combat zone a war zone?
If yes he deserve some respect as a non paper General and deserve to be the coa.

Basically it’s the same. Perhaps only the size and area. Combat zone is considered frontline.
Though in Afghanistan he wasn’t fighting the enemy

 

[sbfuncle]

Basically it’s the same. Perhaps only the size and area. Combat zone is considered frontline.
Though in Afghanistan he wasn’t fighting the enemy

Then no parkay.
Need to go to a war zone with high danger then return as a honourable soldier to be a coa.

 

[Sustanon]

Got war experience ?

 

[bobby]

Medals of honour are given to soldiers who exhibited valour and courage in a combat or battle situation.

So which war did our generals fought to earn this honour?

 

[rocket]

Based on the info available:
He was at Rafflrs Institution 1997 to 2002
He was at Stanford University 2003 to 2006
He attended the US Armour Basic Officers Course in July to Dec 2007.
He was an Armour platoon and company commander June 2008 to Dec 2010.
Brigade Ops Officer, then CO of an Armour battalion.
To go from RI to Stanford University without the 2 to 2.5 years serving NS, he is probably a scholar.
It looks like his career path was very well planned.
( edited Feb 25. 2025, at 0640 )

He was offered the psc lky master in 2018 together with sean wat.

 

[sbfuncle]

Seriously if there is no war or need to go thru difficult approving procedures to go to war and dodge some grenades and bullets, create it.

If I'm in charge, I will create an audition of a simulated war with real firearms for any saf regulars of any rank to participate. Last man standing can be the coa.
Risk your life to earn the title to command respect.

Nothing comes free.

 

[myfoot123]

It means election is coming. A new face will be parachuting to Fork Sinkies.

 

[millim6868]

Lol, if real war ,lan par shrink

 

[Charlie99]

He was offered the psc lky master in 2018 together with sean wat.

Thank you.
I believe besides his intelligence, capability, fitness, qualifications and personality, he was given almost all the relevant opportunities and experience, as well as education, and attendance at the Indonesian Command and Staff College.
He had numerous excellent opportunities before age 40.
I speculate that he will be the next Chief of Defence Force, when the current CDF is moved to another opportunity in March 2027.

 

[CoffeeAhSoh]

It means election is coming. A new face will be parachuting to Fork Sinkies.

KC was a MG too.

MG better chance than LG

 

[mojito]

Why only brons? At least must be gold wat!