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WEAPON PRESENTATION

INSPECTING THE GUARD OF
HONOUR
During tribal times, weapons were essential
tools for survival with every man being
equipped with one upon maturity.

These weapons were used to safeguard the
tribe’s assets and to protect their loved ones.

The weapon presentation was carried out in
the form of a solemn ceremony, which was
held in the hours of darkness to mask the
strength of the tribe from their enemies. In this It is a courtesy that the Reviewing Officer
modern age, the weapon presentation inspects the Guard of Honour. In this case he
ceremony is a day when young soldiers is not looking for rusty weapons but is
receive their weapons. These soldiers are to returning the guard s courtesy by taking a
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use these weapons in defending our nation close look at the fine military appearance of
against our enemies. these select troops.

The Weapon Presentation Ceremony is the The Reviewing Officer does more than pass
point of transformation from boys to hurriedly along the ranks of the Guard of
responsible young men, from carefree Honour. He usually looks at each man in the
civilians to dedicated soldiers. In SAF BMTC, face and stops from time to time to chat with
the ceremony is held in front of the National one of the soldiers or compliment him on his
Service Landmark, as a sign to mark the appearance.
soldier’s responsibility in the defending of the
nation.
RSAF ANNIVERSARY PARADE

The RSAF Anniversary Parade is an occasion
to commemorate Air Force anniversary. It is a
parade to highlight the achievements, present
awards and give recognition for significant
contributions to the RSAF and SAF.