6th Division (Singapore)
The 6th Singapore Division commonly known as 6th Division is a combined arms division of the Singapore Army.
| 6th Singapore Division | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1 October 1976 |
| Country |  |
| Branch | Singapore Army |
| Type | Combined Arms |
| Garrison/HQ | Mandai Hill Camp |
| Nickname(s) | Cobras |
| Motto(s) | Swift and Deadly |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Brigadier-General Lee Yi-Jin |
| Division Sergeant Major | Senior Warrant Officer Chua Wah Yong |
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
- 2nd Singapore Infantry Brigade
- 1st Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment
- 3rd Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment
- 4th Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment
- 9th Singapore Infantry Brigade
- 76th Singapore Infantry Brigade
- 54th Singapore Armoured Brigade
- 6th Division Artillery
- 6th Division Support Command
- 6th Division Engineers
- 6th Signal Battalion
References
- "Army News October 2010" (PDF). Singapore Army. Retrieved 3 December 2011.
- "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.
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