On safety, SLTC Liu also said the new facility will be designed with “zero danger area” outside the building to safeguard the public from stray rounds, given its close proximity to an MRT station.
It will also have full noise insulation to minimise the impact on the residents in the area.
With the closure of the traditional ranges, there will be six other outdoor live-firing ranges left in Singapore: two at Pulau Tekong, two at Nee Soon and another two at Poyan.
Outdoor ranges are necessary for soldiers who need to train consistently in an outdoor environment, said SLTC Liu. Recruits also need an outdoor range to experience the basics of soldiering, he added.
MEDICAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
“This will allow better characterisation of the medical fitness of our servicemen, and how that affects their ability to undertake various tasks,” said Mr Chan on Friday.
