Yeow Hwee RAYMOND Koh
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at MINDEF - SAF, specializing in tank leadership and operational training. Proven ability to enhance team performance through effective mentoring and safety culture promotion. Skilled in managing training programs and fostering collaboration, ensuring operational readiness and zero accidents in evaluations.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
PLATOON TRAINER FOR NEW ENLISTEES
MINDEF - SAF (Army)
07.2017 - 07.2025
- Collaborated with Headquarter to identify training needs aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
- Utilized various learning management systems, such as Fitness Tracking/ Monitoring; iLEARN; ATMS to track participation, results and progress of trainees.
- Implemented and shared best practices in ALP, ensuring engagement and archiving knowledge.
- Facilitated workshops that promoted teamwork, communication skills, and problem-solving strategies among junior commanders.
- Provided one-on-one mentoring/interviewing to help individuals adopt to military life and to cultivate positive mindset to reach their full potential within the organization.
- Promoted a safely culture in the Formation.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by collating regular training feedback and comment.
- Conducted comprehensive needs assessments to identify gaps in knowledge and skills, for the slow learners.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to junior commanders.
Adhoc Operation Tasking - COVID Pandemic Period
MINDEF - Army (GSOC/ BMTC HQ)
12.2021 - 12.2021
ADHOC TASKING - COVID PANDEMIC PERIOD
MINDEF - Army (GSOC/ BMTC HQ)
12.2021 - 12.2021
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in urgent and dangerous environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment, with MOH/ SGH(Ministry of Health).
- Provided immediate training to safety protocols and PPE requirement.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and safely with all team members.
- Organised and provided different teams to different locations to facilitate the swabbing requirement.
- Conducted safety brief every morning to emphasize the importance of the safety protocols.
- Planned and organised all teams to the required sites to facilitate the swabbing process.
- Reported to Zone OIC on the completion of the swabbing process daily.
Regimental Sergeant Major(407 SAR & APG HQ Armour)
MINDEF - Army (HQ ARMOUR)
06.2014 - 07.2017
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in respond to critical or immediate crisis's management.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment with KAH.
- Promoted and emphasized Safely Culture in the unit to achieve zero accident.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance to the juniors.
- Chief Trainer in NDP for Armour Lance Guards. Plan, train, prepare launch the team to perform in soldierly manner for the participation.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with KAH and fellow colleagues.
- Participated in SOFAN, with scheduled visit to training and other high key activities.
- Monitored and recommended succession planning for all junior commanders.
- Ensure discipline is at it's most importance in the unit.
GERMANY LIAISON OFFICER (WOSPEC)
MINDEF - (Army - HQ Armour)
02.2012 - 06.2017
- Facilitated communication between all stakeholders, German Armed Forces(GAF); German's Defence Industries(KMW/ Reinmetall); HQ Armour; CSS Command and SFI to ensure alignment on training Frames, Logistics support and other resources, ranging from vehicles readiness, Live Firing ammunition, flight preparation, accommodation and secure of training areas.
- Prepared the readiness of the vehicles to support the training requirement timely. Ensure all necessary maintenance and repair are completed timely, in accordance to the Scope of Works, stated in the contract.
- Resolved conflicts on the NATO training areas by mediating discussions and meetings, fostering a cooperative work environment.
- Submission of Live Firing templates for various weapon systems to confirm the arc of fire.
- Coordinated and hosted all VIPs training visits.
- Participated in gunnery training to share valuable knowledge in Tank Gunnery training.
- Developed strong working relationships with external partners, strengthening collaboration on Bilateral Exercises(48 SAR) and joint initiatives.
- Served as a key point of contact between the German counterparts and our SAF members during Bilateral Exercises(48 SAR) and other initiatives.
- Planned and organised the post-recovery for all training frames, to facilitate theirs smooth departure safely back to country.
Instructor/ Senior Trainer(ATI)
MINDEF - (SAF Armour)
08.2008 - 07.2011
- Developed and delivered training programs to enhance operational readiness for all servicemen and women.
- Facilitated training requirements to all participants.
- Mentored junior instructors in curriculum design and instructional techniques.
- Evaluated training outcomes and implemented feedback for continuous improvement.
- Prepared the reserved units to be ready for theirs yearly evaluations.
- Trained all enlistees on their armour vocations, as driver; gunner, loader and commander.
- Teach and shared all gunnery skills and knowledge to enable the enlistees to perform their roles.
- Used simulators to upskills the enlistees gunnery skills and accuarcy.
- Conducted assessments to ensure compliance with safety standards and operational protocols.
- Cultivated Safety Culture and achieved zero accident in accordance to the Formation requirement.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Provided extra training sessions to all weak enlistees.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Instill discipline to all enlistees.
- Submitted Live firing templates to facilitate the firing to take place safely. (overseas requirement)
- Organized and facilitate all overseas training requirement, as instructed.
- Mentored junior trainers, fostering professional growth and enhance overall team capabilities.
- Conducted assessments to measure training effectiveness, providing actionable feedback for continuous improvement of programs.
- Oversaw day-to-day functions of training department.
Brigadier Operation Warrant/ 4 SAB
MINDEF - Army(4 SAB)
07.2000 - 07.2007
- Worked effectively in operational driven paces.
- Coordinated all training and operational methods with various units in the Brigadier.
- Prepared exercises for Operational Planning, both in prep and post exercise administrations.
- Operated BTOC(Brigadier Tactical Operation Centre) as instructed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Cultivate Safety Culture within the brigadier.
Company Sergeant Major & Junior Appointment
MINDEF - Army (40 SAR/ 41 SAR/ 42 SAR/ SOA/ ATI
12.1983 - 09.2000
- Worked closely with Officer Commanding to achieve goals and KPIs.
- Facilitates all training matters as well as administrations to align with Headquarter's requirement.
- Timely submission of all requirement training results and reports as instructed.
- Maintained all juniors commanders and men in their fitness to achieve the unit's KPIs.
- Cultivated and participated in all fitness exercises to maintain readiness in operation.
- Prepared the company for operation readiness standby as instructed.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance to the juniors.
- Maintained discipline in the company through drills and ceremonies.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with other companies and headquarters.
- Completed all taskings and goals set by headquarters timely and efficiently.
- Cultivated Safety Culture in the Company.
- Trained the company well and achieve good results with zero accident in training evaluations.
Skills
- Tank Leader by Vocation
- MBT platform trained
- attended Fire Safety Manager Course @SP
- All other courses to fulfill the post of CSM/ RSM
Timeline
Adhoc Operation Tasking - COVID Pandemic Period
MINDEF - Army (GSOC/ BMTC HQ)
12.2021 - 12.2021
ADHOC TASKING - COVID PANDEMIC PERIOD
MINDEF - Army (GSOC/ BMTC HQ)
12.2021 - 12.2021
PLATOON TRAINER FOR NEW ENLISTEES
MINDEF - SAF (Army)
07.2017 - 07.2025
Regimental Sergeant Major(407 SAR & APG HQ Armour)
MINDEF - Army (HQ ARMOUR)
06.2014 - 07.2017
GERMANY LIAISON OFFICER (WOSPEC)
MINDEF - (Army - HQ Armour)
02.2012 - 06.2017
Instructor/ Senior Trainer(ATI)
MINDEF - (SAF Armour)
08.2008 - 07.2011
Brigadier Operation Warrant/ 4 SAB
MINDEF - Army(4 SAB)
07.2000 - 07.2007
Company Sergeant Major & Junior Appointment
MINDEF - Army (40 SAR/ 41 SAR/ 42 SAR/ SOA/ ATI
12.1983 - 09.2000
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