SAF to be headed by Air Force once again, Neo Kian Hong gone

[steffychun]

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1252137/1/.html

As usual Neo Kian Hong to civil service.

 

[steffychun]

The rise of the Ng Brothers yet again. Ng Chee Khern, SID head. Ng Chee Peng, Navy.

 

[Extremist]

 

[Narong Wongwan]

Is it me or does anyone finds it weird that the the Airforce/Navy chief can head the armed forces?

 

[chonburifc]

all saf generals are boy scouts. (exception is winston choo)

the rest, i very confident can eat them.

 

[steffychun]

Is it me or does another finds it weird that the the Airforce/Navy chief can head the armed forces?

They are the largest. The Navy is puny, But the most important.

 

[Narong Wongwan]

They are the largest. The Navy is puny, But the most important.

I mean is this the norm for other countries?........some countries i know the chief of Airforce has to be an ex-pilot......and preference accorded to combat jet pilots.......those non flying air defence, air logisitics etc generals can stand one side.

 

[steffychun]

I mean is this the norm for other countries?........some countries i know the chief of Airforce has to be an ex-pilot......and preference accorded to combat jet pilots.......those non flying air defence, air logisitics etc generals can stand one side.

NG was ex f-5.

 

[steffychun]

I mean is this the norm for other countries?........some countries i know the chief of Airforce has to be an ex-pilot......and preference accorded to combat jet pilots.......those non flying air defence, air logisitics etc generals can stand one side.

If you mean Hor CM, ok he was ex air defence artillery. Norton Schwartz, ex USAF general, was only transport and logistics but became head of US air force

 

[OldFart]

I mean is this the norm for other countries?........some countries i know the chief of Airforce has to be an ex-pilot......and preference accorded to combat jet pilots.......those non flying air defence, air logisitics etc generals can stand one side.

We all know it does not matter as long as being a scholar, this is the most important qualification.

 

[Narong Wongwan]

If you mean Hor CM, ok he was ex air defence artillery. Norton Schwartz, ex USAF general, was only transport and logistics but became head of US air force

Ok some not all countries.......
What about airforce/navy chiefs taking over command of Armed Forces?

 

[steffychun]

Ok some not all countries.......
What about airforce/navy chiefs taking over command of Armed Forces?

Happened in the US an UK

 

[blackmore]

If he is 45 this year, it should be a good year for him provided the Taishoui star doesn't cross him first .

Destiny and Fate always goes hand in hand, ground stories heard this fella is good and respected.

 

[steffychun]

If he is 45 this year, it should be a good year for him provided the Taishoui star doesn't cross him first .

Destiny and Fate always goes hand in hand, ground stories heard this fella is good and respected.

Which he are you talking bout

 

[laksaboy]

And the SAF-to-PAP conyeor belt keeps on rolling...

 

[steffychun]

And the SAF-to-PAP conyeor belt keeps on rolling...

NKH not likely to be MP

 

[blackmore]

Which he are you talking bout

Apologies! Ng Chee Meng

 

[GoldenDragon]

Is it me or does anyone finds it weird that the the Airforce/Navy chief can head the armed forces?

If surgeon can be defence minister, anyone also can be SAF lumber one.

 

[GoldenDragon]

NKH not likely to be MP

He will be PS somewhere in the civil service.

 

[steffychun]

If surgeon can be defence minister, anyone also can be SAF lumber one.

Everyone but Navy.