6th Division (Singapore)

6th Singapore Division
Founded 1 October 1976
Country  Singapore
Branch Singapore Army
Type Combined Arms
Garrison/HQ Mandai Hill Camp
Nickname(s) Cobras
Motto(s) Swift and Deadly
Commanders
Current
commander
Brigadier-General Chua Boon Keat
Division Sergeant Major Senior Warrant Officer Neo Chee Wee

The 6th Singapore Division commonly known as 6th Division is a combined arms division of the Singapore Army.

History

The 6th Singapore Division was formed on 1 October 1976 as a reserve division to manage and train National Service units. In November 1992, 6th Singapore Division became a combined arms division as part of the SAF's reorganisation.[1][2]

Organisation

References

  1. "Army News October 2010" (PDF). Singapore Army. Retrieved 3 December 2011.
  2. "6th Division". Ministry of Defence Singapore. Retrieved 17 December 2011.
Bibliography
  • Huxley, Tim (2000). Defending the Lion City: the Armed Forces of Singapore. Allen & Unwin Pty LTD. ISBN 1-86508-118-3. 

External links

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