agree with lazer lordz was going to raise the point about training several PES E people capable of carrying small arms such as pistols to be trained as such. But I thought that procuring more pistols for PES E soldiers that hardly operate it would be a waste. Perhaps they can go down to range and draw pistols for practice say once every six months or once a year during their NS? May not need to buy extra pistols if implemented. It will be good for them to at least know how to operate a simple firearm.
Fire movement is not necessary. To me the idea of training them is to defend themselves and not rely on them as an operational combat unit tasked to do the bulk of combat duties when under attack. They are exempted from combat in the first place. They can surrender for all they want and that is up to their discretion but should surrendering be not an option to them at least they have the capability to stop the attacker and not just stand there. Every Singaporean is important no matter what PES they are. We all have a role to play in defending our country, so why not let the more able-bodied ones do more for themselves, their buddies and their families?