are singapore and usa best friend
2006-12-01 03:54:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The SAF (Singapore Armed Forces) is formed largely out of conscripted soldiers and reserve forces. It is capable of mobilising over 300,000 reserves and has an active force of 50,000 for the defence of Singapore.
Singapore has consistently supported a strong U.S. military presence in the Asia-Pacific region. In 1990, the U.S. and Singapore signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which allows the U.S. access to Singapore facilities at Paya Lebar Airbase and the Sembawang wharves. Under the MOU, a U.S. Navy logistics unit was established in Singapore in 1992; U.S. fighter aircraft deploy periodically to Singapore for exercises, and a number of U.S. military vessels visit Singapore. The MOU was amended in 1999 to permit U.S. naval vessels to berth at the Changi Naval Base, which was completed in early 2001.
The SAF also participates in training exercises with the U.S. Military.
The SAF has decent numbers, but lacks the sea and airpower to win a total war against the USA.
2006-12-01 05:11:48 · answer #1 · answered by arbolito 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am from singapore and do you know how small the country is? Teenie tiny! Even with mandatory national service, that with reservists combined is still a pitiful number. Besides everyone there is too busy making money than wanting to fight in any war. The US is also allowed to use the changi base and other facilities on the island. But of course the US army will win if in a war with singapore!!
2006-12-05 03:13:45 · answer #2 · answered by bicardibutterfly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think Singapore gets along fine with the US, but a hypothetical war. Singapore is out gunned outnumbered, severely in both cases
2006-12-01 03:59:08 · answer #3 · answered by SteveA8 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the street gang in usa is enough to win over singapore army
2006-12-04 08:44:22 · answer #4 · answered by tan w 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
hey guys. pls do not insult other countries, for example the dude's comment which is above me. i heard that mr bush just visited singapore not long ago, but i don't think singapore would go to war with anyone. not just because of the inferior military strength, but also sensible enough not to. pls do not insult other countries
2006-12-01 04:00:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Singapore is a city state, and does not really have a military. US and Singapore get along fine.
Your comparison is lame and discriminatory.
2006-12-01 04:04:08 · answer #6 · answered by Zabanya 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Does Singapore have an army???
2006-12-01 03:58:03 · answer #7 · answered by Scott 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Are you serious? Singapore stands about as much chance as a snowball in Hell.
2006-12-01 03:56:51 · answer #8 · answered by sincarnato 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
i think the NYPD might have more men power then Singapore
2006-12-01 05:47:32 · answer #9 · answered by jippy 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
lay off the drugs dude
2006-12-01 04:00:10 · answer #10 · answered by sand runner 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋