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        Origins (1971): Established on 12 December 1971 to take over from the British Far East Fleet Clearance Diving Team.
        
        Elite Training: The 22-week Combat Diver Course (launched in 1987) includes "Hell Week," focusing on extreme physical endurance, underwater competency, and mental strength, where only top recruits (often less than half) pass.
        
        Signature Operations:
        
        1983 Sentosa Cable Car Tragedy: First major high-profile search and recovery mission.
        
        1991 SilkAir Flight MI185: Salvage operations.
        
        2004 Tsunami Relief: Operation Flying Eagle.
        
        2007 Cambodia Incident: Search and recovery of Singaporean dragon boaters.
        
        2003-2014: International deployments in Iraq and the Gulf of Aden.
        
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        Public Awareness: Featured in media as elite Frogmen, often highlighted during Singapore's National Day Parade (NDP) for parachute jumps and demonstrations.
        
        2.Recruitment Stories: Often told through the lens of young National Servicemen (NSF) transforming into "warriors of the deep".
        3.Historical Documentation: The stories are used to showcase Singapore's maritime security growth, particularly highlighting pioneers.
        
        Warriors of the Deep: Often used to describe their underwater elite fighting status.
        
        Underwater Demolition Team (UDT): A former term, now often used in training contexts.
        
        Their motto is "Nothing stands our way"
        
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        From salvaging sunken wreckage and repairing ships to retrieving astronauts from space capsules, they are the underwater problem-solvers of the Navy. Equipped with state-of-the-art diving systems, they master everything from underwater welding to deep-sea salvage and submarine rescue.
        
        They do search and rescue operations, mine clearance and underwater salvage.
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        Foundation (1989): Established by then-Commander NDU Colonel Lau Bock Thiam, the SWG was created to handle specialized maritime counter-terrorism and unconventional warfare.
        
        Operational Training: Due to limited local experience in 1989, personnel underwent rigorous overseas training, including the U.S. Navy SEAL Course, to build specialized skills.
        
        Integration with SOTF (2009): The SWG became part of the Special Operations Task Force (SOTF), working alongside the Army's Special Operations Force (SOF) to tackle complex threats, such as hostage rescue and maritime counter-terrorism.
        
        Operational Roles: The SWG, part of the NDU's, specializes in ship-boarding operations, direct action, and special reconnaissance, with support from the Special Boat Group.
        
        Modernization & Capabilities: As part of NDU's 50th-anniversary restructuring in 2021, the SWG's capabilities were bolstered with advanced, high-speed Combatant Craft Large, modern electro-optic sensors, and Non-Lethal Weapon Systems (e.g., TASERs, pepper spray) for modern security threats.
        
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        Establishment & Role: Created in 1989 by Colonel Lau Bock Thiam, the SWG developed, trained, and executed maritime special operations. They are the "tip of the spear" for the navy’s special operations, including ship-boarding operations and counter-terrorism.
        
        2.Training and Capabilities: SWG operators are elite "Frogmen" trained to a high standard, demonstrating skills such as water confidence, "drown-proofing" (underwater drills with limbs tied), and rapid ship-boarding using high-speed sea transit, such as on Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs).
        
        Operations: They conduct high-stakes maritime security operations and act as a key component of the [Special Operations Task Force (SOTF)] in national anti-terror exercises.
        
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        Establishment and Early Growth: Established to monitor and control ships during emergencies, the squadron started with only two Accompanying Sea Security Teams (ASSeT) in March 2005, initially learning from commercial practices to fill knowledge gaps.
        
        Role and Structure: ASSeT teams consist of personnel from the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Police Coast Guard (PCG). They function as armed sea marshals boarding ships in the Singapore Strait to prevent, deter, and respond to terrorist threats and piracy.
        
        Operational Integration: The squadron has been a critical component of the Maritime Security Task Force (MSTF), contributing to major events like the 2018 DPRK-US Singapore Summit and ASEAN Summit.
        
        Capacity Building and Training: The squadron grew in scale and scope, introducing the Marsec Compliant Boarding Skills Badge, upgrading safety frameworks, and adopting realistic, scenario-based, in-ship training.
        
        Recent Restructuring: In 2021, the 180 Squadron was incorporated into the Naval Diving Unit (NDU) as part of a restructuring to better support specialized maritime operations.
        
        COVID-19 Adaptation: During the pandemic, the team adapted its risk-weighted approach to boarding vessels, becoming among the first to be vaccinated, and implementing enhanced protective equipment and procedures.
        
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        Rigorous Training: Members undergo four weeks of intense training to earn the MARSEC Boarding Skills Badge, learning close combat, weapon handling, and operating in all weather conditions while wearing heavy gear.
        
        They are the foot soldiers of Singapore's efforts to keep its waters safe, boarding ships in small teams to check that they have not been seized by pirates or terrorists, for example.
        In their full gear, the sea marshals of the Navy's 180 Squadron are "armed to the teeth", said the squadron's commanding officer Lieutenant-Colonel Nick Neo. They carry a semi-automatic weapon, a pistol, a baton and a pepper spray, among other items.
        
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        Naval Commanding Officers
        
        Early Years (1960s–1970s): Constabulary CommandFollowing Singapore's independence in 1965, the navy began with limited vessels, including the RSS Panglima and Singapura. Initial commanding officers were focused on seaward defense, combating sea robbery, and smuggling within local waters, with early training often managed by pioneer officers and a small volunteer force.
        
        Expansion Phase (1980s–1990s): Missile and Tactical WarfareWith the introduction of Missile Gunboats and later Victory-class missile corvettes, the role of the CO shifted toward advanced missile warfare. Officers were required to manage sophisticated weaponry (like the Harpoon missiles) and participate in longer-range exercises beyond Southeast Asia.
        
        The 3rd Generation RSN (2000s–Present): Integrated CommandCommanding officers today, particularly of the Formidable-class frigates and Littoral Mission Vessels (LMV), are trained in system-of-systems warfare. They focus on managing a "smart" ship with a smaller crew (e.g., LMV crew of 23), utilizing integrated command centers that allow for quicker decision-making.
        
        Commanders in Submarines and Naval Aviation
        
        Submarines: Submarine COs were initially trained in Sweden (Challenger-class) and later in Germany/Netherlands (Archer and Invincible-class). These officers are trained to operate sophisticated subsurface, anti-surface, and intelligence roles.
        
        Naval Aircraft: With the Fokker-50 Maritime Patrol Aircraft, commanding officers in the naval aviation wing evolved to lead maritime surveillance and intelligence-gathering missions, enhancing the navy’s surface picture
        
        Training and Support
        
        Local Training and Simulation: While early training was overseas, RSN commanding officers are now trained locally at the Naval Training Department and the Submarine Training Centre in Changi Naval Base. Advanced ship simulators allow potential COs to hone watchkeeping skills in a safe environment.
        
        System-of-Systems Integration: Commanding officers are now supported by a "system-of-systems" approach, where they work closely with the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and the Naval Engineering and Logistics Command (NELCOM) to maintain technical readiness.
        
        Empowered Personnel: The command structure has evolved to empower senior specialists (WOSRs) in the combat information centre (CIC), allowing commanding officers to focus on higher-level task group battles rather than individual system management.
        
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        Submarine Command Training: Submarine officers often attend the renowned German Navy Submarine Commanding Officer Course (Perisher) to prepare for commanding sophisticated vessels like the Invincible-class submarines.
        
        Commanding Under Pressure: A typical commanding officer story involves managing high-stress scenarios, such as commanding a submarine at periscope depth in crowded waters while navigating simulated threats, or guiding a ship through a typhoon.
        
        Real-Life Operations: Officers often share stories of significant responsibility at a young age, such as commanding patrol vessels in the 1990s facing boarding incidents, or overseeing security for international summits (e.g., Trump-Kim Summit)
        
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        1.Submarines: Command here focuses on secrecy, technical expertise, and handling long, intense, and often uncommunicative deployments, requiring immense teamwork and trust in the crew.
        2.Formidable-class Frigates: COs manage sophisticated, multi-mission ships capable of surface, air, and anti-submarine warfare, often leading in international exercises like RIMPAC.
        3.Littoral Mission Vessels (LMVs): These command roles focus on speed and versatility in Singapore's dense maritime environment, acting as the frontline against coastal threats.
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        Naval Aircraft: Command over naval helicopters involves enhancing the anti-surface and anti-submarine capabilities of the fleet.