Glossary entries beginning with C

The processes, people and systems used to direct forces, coordinate action and monitor execution.

A community committee coordinating local emergency preparedness and public engagement.

Military capabilities for directing forces and maintaining communications during operations.

Command, control and communications capabilities integrated with intelligence support.

Command, control, communications and computer systems used to support military operations.

Integrated capabilities combining command, control, communications, computers and intelligence to support military decision-making and operations.

Centres responsible for command, control, communications, computing and information-technology capabilities.

Singapore's principal legislation governing company incorporation, administration, directors, reporting and corporate obligations.

Shows the date at which information was considered current or accurate.

Singapore's civil-aviation authority, responsible for aviation safety, air navigation services and development of the aviation sector.

The body of ministers that collectively directs government policy and administration.

A Republic of Singapore Air Force base located in Changi.

The senior official who supports Cabinet processes, coordinates Cabinet business and maintains the associated records.

The Singapore Police Force department responsible for investigating commercial, financial and white-collar crime.

A national clinical-translational programme coordinating cardiovascular research and technology capabilities across Singapore.

The professional head of the Republic of Singapore Air Force.

The company that manages Changi Airport and develops airport-related businesses in Singapore and overseas.

An assessment of cybersecurity controls, risks and exposures within a government technology environment.

A person formally holding two appointments at the same time.

A central service for creating, administering and governing user or system accounts.

A board that assesses aviation medical standards and fitness for pilots, air-traffic controllers or other aviation personnel.

A national strategy and action plan coordinating health, social and education initiatives to improve outcomes for children, mothers and families.

A package of policies, programmes or funding measures intended to support climate action.

A programme that develops young writers through creative-writing workshops, mentorship and opportunities to produce original work.

A Commonwealth network that supports knowledge-sharing, professional development and collaboration in public administration and management.

A centre that develops, consolidates or provides specialised organisational capabilities.

Spending on acquiring or improving assets expected to provide benefits over multiple years.

A challenge-response mechanism intended to distinguish human users from automated programs.

A measure comparing a financial institution's capital with its risk-weighted assets to assess financial resilience.

A framework or organised response for providing care and support to people affected by an emergency.

Singapore's consumer body providing advice, complaint assistance, dispute support and advocacy on consumer interests.

MSF guidelines for coordinating complex cases by identifying lead and supporting agencies, clarifying roles and aligning interventions.

A standard time used by several countries in central and southern Africa, at UTC+2.

Singapore's period of stringent COVID-19 movement, workplace and social restrictions from April to June 2020.

A decision-support method comparing the costs and benefits of an option, including wider effects on society where relevant.

A business district in eastern Singapore housing technology, financial-services and other companies near Changi Airport.

A rehabilitation arrangement allowing eligible offenders to serve part of their sentence in the community under supervision.

A collective term for chemical, biological and radiological hazards, threats or defence capabilities.

A collective term for hazards involving chemical, biological, radiological or explosive materials and the capabilities used to manage them.

Training delivered through computer-based lessons, exercises or assessments rather than solely through an instructor.

A railway signalling system using continuous train-to-track communication to control train movements safely and increase capacity.

A sector-led council that promotes good governance, accountability and capability development among Singapore charities.

Cloud-computing services supplied by commercial providers rather than operated solely on government-owned infrastructure.

A People's Association neighbourhood hub providing facilities, programmes and services for residents and community groups.

School-based activities outside normal academic lessons that develop students' interests, character, leadership and teamwork.