SAF, RSAF to conduct live firing exercises from March 25 to April 1

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) will conduct military and live firing exercises from March 25 to April 1. Blanks, thunderflashes, flares and live ammunition will be used in these exercises and the public is advised not to be alarmed.

SAF's military exercises will begin at 8am in Seletar, Marsiling, Jalan Bahar, Neo Tiew, Lim Chu Kang, Jalan Kwok Min, Tuas, Upper Jurong, Hong Kah, Ama Keng, Bedok Jetty, Kranji, Lentor, Simpang, Sembawang and Mandai.

Its live firing exercises will also start at the same time in Pasir Laba (SAFTI) Live Firing Area. All sea vessels and crafts sailing through the Western Johor Straits are to keep within the 75m Navigable Sea Lane and not to stray into the Live Firing Boundary.

RSAF exercises will be conducted around Pulau Sudong, Pulau Pawai and Pulau Senang from March 25 to March 29 daily from 7am to 11pm. On March 30, it will begin at 8am and end at 1pm.

These areas are proclaimed manoeuvring and firing grounds and the public is advised to keep clear of these islands.

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