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Q&A WITH SAF TRANSPORT INSTRUCTOR
07 Apr 2021 | PEOPLE

Q&A WITH SAF TRANSPORT INSTRUCTOR

1WO Sahrin Bin Abdul Rahman gives the low-down on the SAF Cross Country Driving Circuit (CCDC) and being a Transport Operator instructor.

// PRODUCER & EDITOR TEO JING TING

// CAMERAMAN CLEMENT GOH

Ever wondered if it’s super easy to become a Transport Operator? Or if having the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) license means getting a free pass to a civilian driving license? Find out as 1st Warrant Officer (1WO) Sahrin answers these questions and more in this video!

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