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Mervyn Tan
Mervyn Tan Wei Ming ( zh, , p=Chén Wèimín, s=陈尉民) is a Singaporean former major-general who served as Republic of Singapore Air Force, Chief of Air Force between 2016 and 2019. He has been serving as the chief executive of Defence Science and Technology Agency since 2021. He had also served as Deputy Secretary (Technology) and Future Systems and Technology Architect at the Ministry of Defence (Singapore), Ministry of Defence between 2019 and 2021. Education Tan received the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Overseas Training Award (Graduating) in 1992 and graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Engineering (First Class Honours) in Aerospace engineering, Aeronautical Engineering in 1996. He attended the Air Command and Staff College, United States Air Command and Staff College from 2004 to 2005 and obtained a Master in Operational Art and Science of War. He also achieved the best overall academic and research award for an international officer at the United ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Singapore
Singapore (), officially the Republic of Singapore, is a sovereign island country and city-state in maritime Southeast Asia. It lies about one degree of latitude () north of the equator, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, bordering the Strait of Malacca to the west, the Singapore Strait to the south, the South China Sea to the east, and the Straits of Johor to the north. The country's territory is composed of one main island, 63 satellite islands and islets, and one outlying islet; the combined area of these has increased by 25% since the country's independence as a result of extensive land reclamation projects. It has the third highest population density in the world. With a multicultural population and recognising the need to respect cultural identities of the major ethnic groups within the nation, Singapore has four official languages: English, Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil. English is the lingua franca and numerous public services are available only in Eng ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace engineering is the primary field of engineering concerned with the development of aircraft and spacecraft. It has two major and overlapping branches: aeronautical engineering and astronautical engineering. Avionics engineering is similar, but deals with the electronics side of aerospace engineering. "Aeronautical engineering" was the original term for the field. As flight technology advanced to include vehicles operating in outer space, the broader term "aerospace engineering" has come into use. Aerospace engineering, particularly the astronautics branch, is often colloquially referred to as "rocket science". Overview Flight vehicles are subjected to demanding conditions such as those caused by changes in atmospheric pressure and temperature, with structural loads applied upon vehicle components. Consequently, they are usually the products of various technological and engineering disciplines including aerodynamics, Air propulsion, avionics, materials science, stru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legion Of Merit
The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. The decoration is issued to members of the eight uniformed services of the United States Note: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2012 amended the Legion of Merit to be awarded to any uniformed service. as well as to military and political figures of foreign governments. The Legion of Merit (Commander degree) is one of only two United States military decorations to be issued as a (the other being the |
US Legion Of Merit Commander Rib
The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territories, nine Minor Outlying Islands, and 326 Indian reservations. The United States is also in free association with three Pacific Island sovereign states: the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. It is the world's third-largest country by both land and total area. It shares land borders with Canada to its north and with Mexico to its south and has maritime borders with the Bahamas, Cuba, Russia, and other nations. With a population of over 333 million, it is the most populous country in the Americas and the third most populous in the world. The national capital of the United States is Washington, D.C. and its most populous city and principal financial center is New York City. Paleo-Americans ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Singapore Armed Forces Good Service Medal
The Singapore Armed Forces Good Service Medal is awarded to a regular career soldier of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) who has satisfactorily completed 5 years of dedicated service. The medal may be awarded to NSmen who have served 2 years of National Service Full-time (NSF) and at least 3 high-key In-Camp Training (ICT) served satisfactorily as NSmen. The criteria are based on a reservist's good attitude towards National Service, in-camp training competency performance and meaningful contributions to the SAF. Description * The ribbon is orange, with two white stripes. Service medals In the SAF, the medals for service are: * 5 years - Singapore Armed Forces Good Service Medal * 10 years - Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (10 Years) Medal * 15 years - Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (10 Years) Medal with 15 year clasp * 20 years - Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (20 Years) Medal * 25 years - Long Service Medal (Mil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Singapore Armed Forces Good Service Medal Ribbon
Singapore (), officially the Republic of Singapore, is a sovereign island country and city-state in maritime Southeast Asia. It lies about one degree of latitude () north of the equator, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, bordering the Strait of Malacca to the west, the Singapore Strait to the south, the South China Sea to the east, and the Straits of Johor to the north. The country's territory is composed of one main island, 63 satellite islands and islets, and one outlying islet; the combined area of these has increased by 25% since the country's independence as a result of extensive land reclamation projects. It has the third highest population density in the world. With a multicultural population and recognising the need to respect cultural identities of the major ethnic groups within the nation, Singapore has four official languages: English, Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil. English is the lingua franca and numerous public services are available only in English. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Singapore Armed Forces Long Service And Good Conduct (10 Years) Medal
The Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (10 Years) Medal is a decoration awarded to a member of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) who has completed 10 years of continuous service. For NSmen, reservists qualify for the equivalent Singapore Armed Forces National Service Medal. A clasp is awarded for an additional 5 years of service, for a total of 15 years. Description * The ribbon is brown, with three central white stripes. Service medals In the SAF, the medals for service are: * 5 years - Singapore Armed Forces Good Service Medal * 10 years - Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (10 Years) Medal * 15 years - Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (10 Years) Medal with 15 year clasp * 20 years - Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (20 Years) Medal * 25 years - Long Service Medal (Military) * 30 years - Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (20 Years) Medal with 30 year clasp ReferencesSingapor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Singapore Armed Forces Long Service And Good Conduct (10 Years) Medal Ribbon With Clasp
Singapore (), officially the Republic of Singapore, is a sovereign island country and city-state in maritime Southeast Asia. It lies about one degree of latitude () north of the equator, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, bordering the Strait of Malacca to the west, the Singapore Strait to the south, the South China Sea to the east, and the Straits of Johor to the north. The country's territory is composed of one main island, 63 satellite islands and islets, and one outlying islet; the combined area of these has increased by 25% since the country's independence as a result of extensive land reclamation projects. It has the third highest population density in the world. With a multicultural population and recognising the need to respect cultural identities of the major ethnic groups within the nation, Singapore has four official languages: English, Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil. English is the lingua franca and numerous public services are available only in E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Singapore Armed Forces Long Service And Good Conduct (20 Years) Medal
The Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (20 Years) Medal is a decoration awarded to a member of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) (regardless of regular or NSmen status) who has completed 20 years of continuous service. A clasp is awarded for an additional 10 years of service, for a total of 30 years. Description * The ribbon is brown, with two thick central white stripes and three sets of four thin white stripes surrounding them. Service medals In the SAF, the medals for service are: * 5 years - Singapore Armed Forces Good Service Medal * 10 years - Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (10 Years) Medal * 15 years - Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (10 Years) Medal with 15 year clasp * 20 years - Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (20 Years) Medal * 25 years - Long Service Medal (Military) * 30 years - Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (20 Years) Medal with 30 year clasp ReferencesSing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Singapore Armed Forces Long Service And Good Conduct (20 Years) Medal Ribbon
Singapore (), officially the Republic of Singapore, is a sovereign island country and city-state in maritime Southeast Asia. It lies about one degree of latitude () north of the equator, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, bordering the Strait of Malacca to the west, the Singapore Strait to the south, the South China Sea to the east, and the Straits of Johor to the north. The country's territory is composed of one main island, 63 satellite islands and islets, and one outlying islet; the combined area of these has increased by 25% since the country's independence as a result of extensive land reclamation projects. It has the third highest population density in the world. With a multicultural population and recognising the need to respect cultural identities of the major ethnic groups within the nation, Singapore has four official languages: English, Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil. English is the lingua franca and numerous public services are available only in E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Long Service Medal (Military) Ribbon (from 2006)
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Long Service Medal could mean: * Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal of the British Army * Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (Cape of Good Hope) * Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (Natal) * Long Service Medal (Military) (Singapore) of the Singapore Armed Forces * Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct (Military) of the British Army * Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct (South Africa) * Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (1830) of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines * Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (1848) of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines * Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal of the Royal Air Force * Wehrmacht Long Service Award The Wehrmacht Long Service Award () was a military service decoration of Nazi Germany issued for satisfactory completion of a number of years in military service. History On 16 March, 1936, Adolf Hitler ordered the institution of a service awar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pingat Pentadbiran Awam (Perak) (Tentera)
The Pingat Pentadbiran Awam (English: Public Administration Medal) is a Singaporean decoration instituted in 1963 and has three grades: * Emas (Gold) * Perak (Silver) * Gangsa (Bronze) The medal may be awarded to any of the following persons for outstanding efficiency, competence and industry: * any person who is or has been a public officer. * any person who is or has been an officer employed by any statutory authority (other than a Town Council). * any person who is or has been in the service of any organisation, association or body rendering services in the field of education. * any person who is or has been employed in any company which is wholly owned by the Government and which is carrying on business mainly as an agent or instrumentality of the Government. Recipients are entitled to use the post-nominal letters PPA, and may include the grade in brackets - e.g.: PPA(E). The Pingat Pentadbiran Awam (Tentera) is the Singapore Armed Forces equivalent award. Description * Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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