9th Division (Singapore)
| 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 | |
| Commander, 9th Division/ Chief Infantry Officer | COL Xu Youfeng |
| Division Sergeant Major | Senior Warrant Officer Yeo Keng Hua |
| Notable commanders | BG Chia Choon Hoong BG Lim Hock Yu Chan Chun Sing Neo Kian Hong Lim Chuan Poh |
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 to form Headquarters 9th Singapore Division/Infantry.[1][2]
References[]
- ^ "Army News November 2010" (PDF). Singapore Army. Retrieved 18 December 2011.
- ^ "9th Division". Ministry of Defence Singapore. 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.
Categories:
- Formations of the Singapore Army
- Singapore Army