A new beginning: (From left) Chief of Army, MAJ-GEN Desmond Kuek; Commander ALTI, COL Wong Wai Mun; Commander ALTC, LTC Lim Sau Siong; and Assistant Chief of the General Staff (Logistics), COL Philip Lim, launch the new ALTI logo.
Welcome to the 'Home for Army Logistics' The 'Home for Army Logistics' at Kranji Camp III and the Army Logistics Training Institute (ALTI) were opened by Chief of Army, Major-General (MAJ-GEN) Desmond Kuek, on 5 Oct.
Also unveiled during the inauguration ceremony was the ALTI logo.
ALTI comprises a headquarters that is responsible for designing curricula, doctrines, exercise planning and control, and training and resource management.
It also oversees three 'competency centres': the Supply and Transport Centre (STC), School of Logistics (SOL) and Army Logistics Training Centre (ALTC).
At the STC, vocational skills are taught to drivers, transport supervisors, storemen, supply supervisors and logistics officers, while the SOL will focus on logistics management and leadership training.
Operationally-ready National Servicemen (NSmen) logisticians will return for their in-camp training (ICT) at the ALTC.
According to Commander ALTI, Colonel (COL) Wong Wai Mun, this new set-up will enable logisticians to pick up a wide range of skill sets and competencies to better support the third-generation Army.
"As the nature of warfare and businesses in the commercial marketplace change, what we learn today can become obsolete tomorrow," said COL Wong.
"So beyond teaching basic competencies, it is important for logisticians to develop a culture of self-directed continual lifelong learning, to come up with unique solutions to unfamiliar problems. This is the value we want to bring to the Army," he added.
When asked how the ALTI will foster a sense of belonging among logisticians, SOL Instructor, 2nd Warrant Officer (2WO) Rothmat, said: "Integrating the different schools under ALTI allows for more interaction and knowledge-sharing among all of us."
A new addition to the logistics family is Private (PTE) Jason Gabriel Chiang, who completed his Supply Supervisor course only last week.
PTE Chiang, who will soon be appointed Company Quartermaster Sergeant at the Basic Combat Training Centre, said he was looking forward to the challenges.
"As it is an NSmen camp, I will be issuing stores for their ICTs, and doing regular stock-taking," said PTE Chiang.
"I think it will be interesting to work with NSmen, people from different backgrounds. My training has prepared me sufficiently, and I feel I will be able to adapt to any situation that may come along."
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