1995/05 - Exercise Golden Sand

Exercise/Operation

Exercise Golden Sand

Utility Aircraft

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

Year

1995

Exercise Golden Sand tests the integration and readiness of Singapore’s Air Force, Army, and Navy through joint operations and support.

Exercise Golden Sand is held locally between the Air Force, Army, and Navy, and tests the integration and operational readiness of the three Services. Some of the assets to be deployed for the exercise include the RSAF's AH-64D Apache helicopters to provide aerial support, and C-130 aircraft to deliver logistics supplies. In 2014, the exercise conducted a battalion coastal hook in Pulau Sudong and involved a battalion of Operationally Ready National Servicemen for the first time.

Soldiers in boats land on beach under helicopters, weapons visible.

Exercise Golden Sand involves support elements from the Air Force, Army, and Navy.

Military boats near shore, helicopters in the sky carrying cargo. Trees and city skyline visible.

The exercise tests the integration and operational readiness of the three Services.