The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is currently investigating a photo posted on social media that featured its servicemen during training.
The photo, which was shared on Instagram Stories on March 13, showed six soldiers with camouflage paint on their faces, posing with rifles in a forested area.
The caption accompanying the image read: “Chiong sua n*****s”, using a derogatory term to refer to black people. The Instagram account responsible for the post has since been made private and removed its profile picture.
As per the reports, Ministry of Defence responded to queries by stating that the SAF upholds high standards of discipline and integrity among its service personnel.
The Ministry also mentioned that there are clear policies and rules regarding unauthorized photography in restricted areas, with the SAF not tolerating the use of derogatory or abusive language.
“The SAF… will take appropriate disciplinary actions against those found to have broken the rules or engaged in misconduct” the Ministry said in response to queries.
Restricted areas include places such as SAF camps and training areas.
The Ministry stated that appropriate disciplinary actions will be taken against individuals found to have violated the rules or engaged in misconduct. The SAF added that it has clear policies and rules regarding unauthorized photography in restricted areas, such as camps and training areas. The use of derogatory or abusive language is not condoned.
Punishments for breaching these rules are determined based on the severity of the security breach and any mitigating factors, with heavier penalties for repeat offenders and those who cause security breaches, it added.
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