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1998/07 - Enhanced Training for UAV Pilots

1998

The RSAF established the UAV Training School to formally train specialised UAV pilots and mission commanders.

UAV officers used to be drawn from a range of combat vocations. When the RSAF recognised the importance of nurturing a quality pool of specialised UAV pilots, the UAV Training School (UTS) was formed on 1 July 1998. It conducted all courses related to UAV operations, namely, the UAV Wings Course, Receive-Only Station Commander Course, UAV Instructor Course, and External Pilot Course.

Gray UAV mid-flight with visible propellers and landing gear against a muted sky.

The UTS was set up to formalise the training of new UAV operators and mission commanders in the RSAF, with MAJ Jimmy Ng as its first Commanding Officer.

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