Specialist (Singapore)

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In the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), Specialists are the group of ranks equivalent to non-commissioned officers in other armed forces. This term was introduced in in 1993, for a more "positive" rank classification.^[1] In the SAF, Warrant Officers are not considered Specialists.

Like many other modern militaries, the Specialist Corps forms the backbone of the military. Among others things, Specialists are responsible for the training and discipline of the enlisted men. They are experts in the use of weapons and equipment, drill and ceremonies.

The following ranks are considered Specialist ranks:

• Third Sergeant (3SG)
• Second Sergeant (2SG)
• First Sergeant (1SG)
• Staff Sergeant (SSG)
• Master Sergeant (MSG)

Master Sergeants may be selected to attend the Joint Warrant Officers Course at SAF Warrant Officer School (SAFWOS) to be promoted to Second Warrant Officer.^[2]

With SAFWOS and School of Infantry Specialists (SISPEC), Pasir Laba Camp, site of the former Singapore Armed Forces Training Institute (SAFTI) is the new home of the Warrant Officer and Specialist Corps of the SAF.

Singapore Armed Forces Specialist rank insignia

Rank	Third Sergeant	Second Sergeant	First Sergeant	Staff Sergeant	Master Sergeant
Abbreviation	3SG	2SG	1SG	SSG	MSG
Insignia

[edit] See also

• Sergeant
• Comparative military ranks

[edit] References

1. ^ Koh B. P., Lee G. B., Shoulder to shoulder: our national service journal, Ministry of Defence (Singapore), 2002, 32. ISBN 981-04-6931-4.
2. ^ MINDEF, History Snippets, 1992 - The SAF Warrant Officer School, 7 Jan 2007. Accessed 19 Mar 2007.