9th Division (Singapore)

9th Singapore Division/Infantry
Founded 1 October 1978
Country  Singapore
Branch Singapore Army
Type Combined Arms
Garrison/HQ Selarang Camp
Motto Forging Ahead
Commanders
Current
commander
Colonel Chia Choon Hoong

The 9th Singapore Division/Infantry commonly known as 9th Division is a combined arms division of the Singapore Army.

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History

The 9th Singapore Division was formed on 1 October 1978 as a reserve division to manage and train National Service units. On 31 March 1992, 9th Singapore Division became a combined arms division as part of the SAF's reorganisation. On 17 August 2004, 9th Singapore Division and HQ Infantry were merged form 9th Singapore Division/Infantry.[1][2]

Organization

References

Bibliography
  • Huxley, Tim (2000). Defending the Lion City: the Armed Forces of Singapore. Allen & Unwin Pty LTD. ISBN 1-86508-118-3.