KNOW YOUR SINGAPORE ARMED FORCES (ARMY)

____________ defence is having a strong Singapore Armed Forces to deter aggression and protect the country.

• Social

• Civil

• Military

The SAF (Singapore Armed Forces) has 3 services. What are they?

• the Singapore Army

• the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)

• the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)

• the Republic Poly of Singapore

The Singapore Army is in charge of _________operations.

• Air

• Land

• Sea

National Service is compulsory for all male and female Singapore Citizens.

• True

• False

National Service is compulsory for all male Singaporean citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs).

• True

• False

Why was National Service made compulsory in Singapore?

• The Singapore government wanted all its male citizens to be fit and healthy.

• The Singapore government felt that it was necessary to build a substantial military force to defend itself.

• The Singapore government wanted to threaten other countries with its military might.

At what age does a Male Singaporean citizen serve NS?

• around 16 years old

• around 18 years old

• around 25 years old

How long does one serve the National Service?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

Where is the Basic Military Training held for NS men?

• Sentosa

• Pulau Bukom

• Pulau Tekong

Why is the uniform green in colour?

• To camouflage oneself in the jungle

• Green is a cool colour. The soldier will not feel warm.