6th Singapore Division
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| 6th Singapore Division/HQ Sense & Strike | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 October 1976 – present |
| Country | File:Flag of Singapore.svg Singapore |
| Branch | File:SingaporeArmyinfoboxflag.png 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 | BG Anand Sathi Kumar[1] |
The 6th Singapore Division (6 DIV) is a combined arms division of the Singapore Army.[2]
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. Archived from the original on 9 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "6th Singapore Division". Ministry of Defence (Singapore). 6 October 2022. Archived from the original on 10 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Army News October 2010" (PDF). Singapore Army. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 September 2020. Retrieved 7 December 2011.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "6th Division". Ministry of Defence Singapore. Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. 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.