Wednesday, 23 May 2012
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Soldiers in Singapore to get touchscreen devices
In 2012, hand-held touchscreen devices will be issued to soldiers who guard or patrol Singapore’s key installations such as the country’s petrochemical hub called Jurong Island and the airport.
Soldiers from an infrantry battalion will be given devices such as Apple iPads or Samsung Galaxy tablets for field trials, and will be among the first in the Singapore Armed Forces’ (SAF) operational units to take this high-tech route.
Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Neo, the battalion’s commanding officer, said that the devices will help the soldiers do a better job.
Soldiers will be able to use the devices to track fellow security personnel in the area and take photos or videos. Information sharing with other enforcement agencies such as the police and Police Coast Guard will be made easier through the devices
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