6th Singapore Division
The 6th Singapore Division (6 DIV) is a combined arms division of the Singapore Army.[2]
| 6th Singapore Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 October 1976 – present |
| Country |  Singapore |
| Branch |  Singapore Army |
| Type | Combined arms |
| Part of | Singapore Armed Forces |
| Garrison/HQ | Mandai Hill Camp |
| Motto(s) | "Swift and Deadly" |
| Website | Official website |
| Commanders | |
| Commander, 6th Division | COL Anand Sathi Kumar[1] |
History
The 6th Division was formed on 1 October 1976 as a reserve division to manage and train reservist units.[3][4] In November 1976, HQ 6th Singapore Infantry Brigade, was formed under the 6th Division's command.[2]
In November 1992, the 6th Division became a combined arms division as part of the reorganisation within the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), having at least one Infantry brigade and one Armour brigade, among others.[3][4] In the 2000s, the HQ 6th Division relocated to Mandai Hill Camp. In November 2020, HQ Army Intelligence and HQ Artillery came under the command of the 6th Division.[2]
References
- "Army Organisation Structure". Ministry of Defence (Singapore). 21 March 2018. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
- "6th Singapore Division". Ministry of Defence (Singapore). 6 October 2022. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
- "Army News October 2010" (PDF). Singapore Army. Retrieved 3 December 2011.
- "6th Division". Ministry of Defence Singapore. Retrieved 17 December 2011.
- 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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