| 9th Singapore Division/Infantry | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1 October 1978 |
| Country |
 Singapore |
| Branch | Singapore Army |
| Type | Combined Arms |
| Garrison/HQ | Selarang Camp |
| Motto(s) | Forging Ahead |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | BG Chia Choon Hoong |
The 9th Singapore Division/Infantry commonly known as 9th Division is a combined arms division of the Singapore Army.
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[]
- 10th Singapore Infantry Brigade
- 3rd Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment
- 12th Singapore Infantry Brigade
- 23rd Singapore Infantry Brigade
- 56th Singapore Armoured Brigade
- 9th Division Artillery
- 9th Division Support Command
- 327th Battalion, Singapore Combat Engineers
- 9th Signal Battalion
References[]
- ↑ "Army News November 2010". Singapore Army. http://www.mindef.gov.sg/content/imindef/mindef_websites/atozlistings/army/army_news/Download_Our_Issues/Issue_2010/_jcr_content/imindefPars/download_3/file.res/182.pdf. Retrieved 18 December 2011.
- ↑ "9th Division". Ministry of Defence Singapore. http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/mindef_websites/atozlistings/army/ourforces/9th_Division_Infantry.html. Retrieved 18 December 2011.
- Bibliography
- 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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