Guards (Singapore Army)
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Guards, also referred to as Guardsmen, is a rapid deployment elite infantry formation of the Singapore Army responsible for conducting air assault, expeditionary, and amphibious operations.[6]
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Guards | |
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Active | 1 January 1975 – present |
Country | Singapore |
Branch | Singapore Army |
Type | Infantry |
Role | |
Size | 3 battalions[citation needed] |
Part of | Singapore Armed Forces |
Garrison/HQ | Bedok Camp II Dieppe Barracks Nee Soon Camp |
Motto(s) | "Ready to Strike"[4] |
Colors | Khaki |
Website | Official website |
Commanders | |
Chief Guards Officer | BG Wilson Low[5] |
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Like their counterpart in the United States—the Marines, the Guards formation will be the first on the ground in combat situations, leading the charge when conflict arises.