Base Ops

Section 1 – Task Organisation Structure In CNB

1.1. Squadrons & Flotillas

  • 1st Flot (FFS / Frigates)

    • Formidable (FMD) - Pennant: 68

    • Intrepid (ITR) - Pennant: 69

    • Steadfast (STF) - Pennant: 70

    • Tenacious (TNC) - Pennant: 71

    • Stalwart (STL) - Pennant: 72

    • Supreme (SPR) - Pennant: 73

  • 3rd Flot (LST / Landing Ship Tanks)

    • Endurance (EDR) - Pennant: 207

    • Resolution (RES) - Pennant: 208

    • Persistence (PSN) - Pennant: 209

    • Endeavour (ENV) - Pennant: 210

  • 7th Flot (Submarines)

    • Archer (ACR) - Pennant: KG

    • Swordsman (SWN) - Pennant: KH

    • Invincible (INV)

    • Impeccable (IPB)

    • MSRV Sentinel (SEN) - Pennant: 55

    • Guardian (GDN) - Pennant: 56

    • Protector (PRO) - Pennant: 57

    • Bastion (BST) - Pennant: 58

1.2. Location of Vessel Information

  • Vessel pennant numbers & callsigns can be found at:

    • McRace Set

    • Ops Sup Table

    • C2 Table

1.3. Layout of CNB

  • Required to draw and label the layout of CNB including:

    • Berths

    • Wharfs

    • Piers

    • Breakwaters

Section 2 – Communications

2.1. Communication Systems

2.1.1. Types & Uses

  • MMS Channel 67: For foreign / RSN vessels to communicate with CNB

  • HCN: For RSN vessels

  • Channel 13: For communication between RSN vessels and their QMs

  • MAR2: For contacting PCG and other government agencies

  • Landline: For RSN personnel, contractors, anyone

  • Walkie-Talkie: For contact with towers and QRF

  • MCN: For foreign warship channels, QRF, towers

  • VSAT: For vessels out of CNB’s range

2.1.2. Differentiation of Communication Systems

  • MMS Channel 67: Changi Naval Base

  • HCN: 88

  • Channel 13: Tomcat

  • MAR2: Charlie Papa

  • Landline: Changi Command Post

  • Walkie-Talkie: Cobra

  • MCN: Cobra

  • VSAT: Changi Naval Base

2.2. Contacting Ships

2.2.1. Shoreline Numbers

  • LST: 6544 (5/6) 207 – 210

  • FFS: 6544 (51/54/58) 68 – 73

  • MSRV: No number

2.2.2. Communication Types with FWS

  • MMS Channel 67, and numbers sent out in Fortress chat (sent by Coxn or FWS Liaison ME3 Alex)

2.3. Phone Calls

2.3.1. Informative Call Process

  • Obtain the following from caller:

    • Rank

    • Name

    • Phone number

    • Reason for calling

2.3.2. Ship Transmission Request

  • Required from caller:

    • Type of transmission

    • Duration of transmission (typically 2 hours; notify CoW for extensions)

    • Obtain CoW’s approval

2.3.3. CAT Status Types

  • CAT 1: High lightning risk, all activities no-go

  • CAT 2: Medium risk of lightning, activities allowed only with command comfort

  • CAT 3: Low risk of lightning, activities continue as usual

2.4. Logs

2.4.1. Types of Logs

  • Key log: Keeps track of key activity

  • C2 log: Communications and operational matters

  • Visitor log: Records visitors to the base

  • Radio log: Tracks radio communications

2.5. Keys

2.5.1. Key Drawing Process

  • Steps for personnel to draw keys:

    • Check camp pass

    • Obtain reason for drawing key

    • Verify against CoW’s list of authorized personnel

    • Sign visitor log

Section 3 – Sea Screening and Harbour Control / Clearance Operations

3.1. Sea Screening

3.1.1. Types of Sea Screening

  • Verbal

  • Surface

  • Underhull (commercial or NDU)

3.1.2. Sea Screening Workflow

  • Check manifest against passenger count (using IC and full names)

  • Get contact numbers via MMS at Airway Buoy

  • Conduct verbal screening

  • Obtain harbour clearance and direct to SSB1

  • Ensure dolphin is ready during surface screening

  • NDU underhull screening conducted with two RHIBs

3.1.3. Extracting Manifest

  • Use flash guard to retrieve manifest; steps not specified

3.1.4. Platforms for Receiving Manifest

  • Not specified

3.1.5. Reason for Verbal Screening

  • To ensure safety of base residents; if errors exist:

    • Take camera picture of manifest

    • Upload it onto INET

    • Notify respective companies or offices for corrections

3.2. Harbour Control

3.2.1. Harbour Clearance Process

  • Clearance granted following visual checks by the towers

  • Towers need to confirm no movements

3.2.2. No-Go Criteria for Clearances

  • Not detailed

3.2.3. Allocated Berth for FWS

  • Not detailed

3.2.4. Berth Allocations

  • Fumigation & Ops loading able at identified berths

3.2.5. Types of Ops Loading

  • Harpoon: 400m safety radius

  • Aster: 135m safety radius

  • Torpedo: 50m safety radius

3.2.6. Cameras for Monitoring

  • Not specified

3.2.7. Berthing Party Support

  • Request Harbour clearance

  • Visual check led by towers, follow through with CoW or WC approval

Section 4 – CCTV Operation

3.3. CCTV Operations

3.3.1. Role of Base Operator

  • Not specified

3.3.2. Cameras for Monitoring FWS

  • Not specified

3.3.3. Systems at Landside Station

  • Not specified

3.3.4. Actions for Downed Cameras

  • Assess cameras down, locate errors, notify contractors, inform CoW and WC

3.3.5. Types of Prowls

  • Not specified

3.3.6. QRF Teams in CNB

  • CNB has 3 standby QRF teams; 7 stationed elsewhere

3.3.7. Alternate Communication Systems

  • If MCN is down, use Walkie-Talkie and Landline; report to MCN contractor

3.3.8. Temperature Taking Schedule

  • Timing: 11am & 11pm, recorded in Baseside Checklist

3.3.9. Importance of Temperature Monitoring

  • To prevent system overheating, especially post-storm

Section 5 – Contingencies Operations

3.4. Contingencies Operations

3.4.1. Role in Activated Contingencies

  • Base Lockdown: Not specified

  • Bomb Threat: Not specified

  • Land Intrusion: Not specified

  • CUAS Ops: Not specified

  • Ops Awkward: Not specified