Guards (Singapore Army)
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.
| Guards | |
|---|---|
Logo of the Guards Formation | |
| Active | 1 January 1975 – present |
| Country | Singapore |
| Branch | Singapore Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role |
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| Size | 3 battalions |
| Part of | Singapore Armed Forces |
| Garrison/HQ | Bedok Camp II Dieppe Barracks Nee Soon Camp |
| Motto(s) | "Ready to Strike" |
| Colors | Khaki |
| Website | Official website |
| Commanders | |
| Chief Guards Officer | BG Wilson Low |
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.
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