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OPPORTUNITY FOR TECHNOLOGY

Against the backdrop of the dynamic demands and the successes of the agile solutions delivered by the men and women in CSSCOM, some sacred cows were slain and mindsets shifted. Singapore and the SAF had to exploit technology to contain the spread of COVID-19. This was a life-and-death fight against a most fearsome enemy.

The CSSTFs realised that the situation was ripe for more ideas to surface and these could be implemented quickly. Seeing this opportunity in adversity, the task forces were actively encouraged to innovate and push for better ways to do things. One of the many CSSTFs was assigned specifically to support technology innovations and upgrades. This Combat Service Support Tech Support Team (CSSTST) developed several practical and useful customised ops-tech solutions, which supported various lines of operations.

Never stand still. We must stay relevant. We must challenge assumptions. We must be able to synthesise, communicate, influence and act decisively. We have to fight smart to win.

BG Terry Tan
Commander CSSCOM