05 November 2015
17th Asia Pacific Programme for Senior Military Officers (APPSMO)
Executive Summary
The 17th Asia Pacific Programme for Senior Military Officers (APPSMO) organised by the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies (IDSS) at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), was held at The Singapore Resort and Spa Sentosa from 5 to 10 August 2015. Since its inception in 1999, APPSMO has provided a unique and important forum for military officers and defence analysts to network and exchange views on a broad range of subjects related to regional and international security. APPSMO 2015 continued to facilitate defence diplomacy with the attendance of 57 military officers and defence planners from 25 countries representing Asia, Oceania, North America and Europe.
During the week-long programme, the participants attended a series of seminars and discussions that featured experts from both the academic and policy communities. The theme for APPSMO 2015 was “Beyond Stovepipes: Adopting the Whole-of-Government Approach to Security Challenges”. Some of the key topics discussed included the instruments of national power, hybrid threats, conflict resolution and counter-terrorism, inter-agency cooperation, national security, and perspectives on security in the Asia Pacific.
The participants visited the Information Fusion Centre (IFC) and the Regional HADR Coordination Centre (RHCC) at the Changi Naval Base, as well as the Urban Redevelopment Authority. They were also brought on a military history tour of Singapore. The participants and speakers attended the National Day Parade on 9 August 2015. APPSMO 2015 has played an important role as an additional conduit of defence diplomacy by facilitating interaction among senior military officers in and beyond the Asia Pacific. It has provided an opportunity for participants to foster a better understanding of each other, as well as their respective countries.
Executive Summary
The 17th Asia Pacific Programme for Senior Military Officers (APPSMO) organised by the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies (IDSS) at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), was held at The Singapore Resort and Spa Sentosa from 5 to 10 August 2015. Since its inception in 1999, APPSMO has provided a unique and important forum for military officers and defence analysts to network and exchange views on a broad range of subjects related to regional and international security. APPSMO 2015 continued to facilitate defence diplomacy with the attendance of 57 military officers and defence planners from 25 countries representing Asia, Oceania, North America and Europe.
During the week-long programme, the participants attended a series of seminars and discussions that featured experts from both the academic and policy communities. The theme for APPSMO 2015 was “Beyond Stovepipes: Adopting the Whole-of-Government Approach to Security Challenges”. Some of the key topics discussed included the instruments of national power, hybrid threats, conflict resolution and counter-terrorism, inter-agency cooperation, national security, and perspectives on security in the Asia Pacific.
The participants visited the Information Fusion Centre (IFC) and the Regional HADR Coordination Centre (RHCC) at the Changi Naval Base, as well as the Urban Redevelopment Authority. They were also brought on a military history tour of Singapore. The participants and speakers attended the National Day Parade on 9 August 2015. APPSMO 2015 has played an important role as an additional conduit of defence diplomacy by facilitating interaction among senior military officers in and beyond the Asia Pacific. It has provided an opportunity for participants to foster a better understanding of each other, as well as their respective countries.
