12月9日中午12时在新加坡全岛广播了一条公开动员警报。在几个小时之内，90%以上的现役和战备国民服役人员就已经在全岛的三个新加坡空军基地随时待命。

An open mobilisation alert was broadcasted at 12 noon across Singapore on 9 Dec. Within a few hours, more than 90 per cent of Active and Operationally Ready National Servicemen (NSmen) were already at three Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) bases across the island, ready for duty.

Two thousand soldiers, four Task Forces and numerous military assets deployed on land, at sea and in the air. All ready to secure Singapore for one historic meeting.

At the top of Chief of Defence Force (CDF) Major-General (MG) Melvyn Ong's list is ensuring that the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) are ready to ensure the country's safety and security.

Pada senarai paling atas Ketua Pasukan Pertahanan (CDF) Mejar Jeneral (MG) Melvyn Ong adalah memastikan bahawa Angkatan Bersenjata Singapura (SAF) bersiap sedia untuk memelihara keselamatan dan keamanan negara.

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) will be setting up an Inspector-General Office with the authority to scrutinise and enforce safety processes and practices at all levels. This was announced by Chief of Defence Force (CDF) Lieutenant-General (LG) Melvyn Ong during a meeting with 750 Active and Operationally Ready National Serviceman (NSman) commanders on 31 Jan.