HOTLINE: 1800-OUR …...YOUR ARMY CAREER A career with The Singapore Army calls for each individual...
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www.armycareers.gov.sgHOTLINE: 1800-OUR ARMY (687 2769)
The defence of our country is our responsibility and ours alone. Singaporeans must show that they are committed to maintaining a strong
and credible defence capability.
Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam,Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence,
1 July 1996, SAF Day Parade
ARMY READYSOLDIER STRONG
The Singapore Army is the largest service of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), responsible for protecting and defending our security interests and the sovereignty of our nation. A force to be reckoned with, our men and women are trained for high combat readiness, capable of conducting a wide spectrum of operations.
In peacetime, we are tasked with conducting operations to further Singapore's national interests and foreign policy. These include joint security operations with the Home Team, counter-terrorism operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster
relief missions, peace support operations and other contingencies that go beyond Singapore’s shores.
There are many pathways towards military service in The Singapore Army, each one leading to a position of authority or rank. You will undergo rigorous military training both at home and overseas. This will allow you to sharpen your leadership skills and professionalism to ful�l your duty in defending Singapore.
Make your mark with The Singapore Army and protect those that wehold dear.
ABOUTOUR ARMY
MISSIONOur Army is to deter aggression, and should deterrence fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory. Our Army is to be ready and capable of conducting a spectrum of operations to defend the security interests and sovereignty of Singapore.
8 CORE VALUESLoyalty to CountryLeadershipDisciplineProfessionalismFighting SpiritEthicsCare for SoldiersSafety
VISIONOur Army – Ready, Decisive, Respected.Our Army is the bedrock of our nation's defence. We draw our strength from our Regulars, NSFs and Operationally Ready NSmen.We thrive on the support of our Families, Employers and fellow Singaporeans.
Ready in peace, we are capable of a full spectrum of operations.Decisive in war, we will �ght and win to defend our country.Respected by all, our Army is a trusted national institution.We forge the �ghting spirit of our people to secure our future and protect our way of life.
YOUR ARMY CAREERA career with The Singapore Army calls for each individual to possess many different strengths. In mind, body, and heart. More than that, it calls for a single-minded, unwavering sense of purpose. One where you commit yourself to national defence and safeguarding Singapore. No work day is the same. What you do is ful�lling and meaningful – never deskbound, always dynamic. And to help you achieve success and ful�l your potential, you can be assured of multiple opportunities to develop academically, professionally and personally.
FORMATIONS ON THE BATTLEFIELD
INFANTRYInfantry soldiers are well-trained in combat skills and are pro�cient in operating advanced equipment to defeat the enemy decisively on the battle�eld.
ARMOURArmour provides mobile �repower support during operations for the Army to punch through the enemy’s defence.
COMMANDOSThe Commandos specialise in raids, reconnaissance and enemy interdiction via air, land, and sea.
ARMY INTELLIGENCEReconnaissance vocationalists are tasked with the job of gathering information without being detected.
ARTILLERY Artillery dominates the battle�eld by harnessing the full suite of sensors and precision �re systems in the SAF.
COMBAT ENGINEERSCombat engineers specialise in mobility, counter-mobility and survivability operations to support the troops in missions.
SUPPLYServicemen deployed to the Supply Corps oversee provisions for the SAF. They ensure that SAF missions are supported with the necessary equipment and materials.
MILITARY POLICE The SAF Military Police Command upholds and enforces military law, order and discipline in the SAF during peacetime and war.
SIGNALS Signals vocationalists are tasked with the important role of setting up and maintaining a stable and secure communication system.
GUARDSGuardsmen are pro�cient in heliborne and underslung operations, allowing them to rig cargoes and vehicles onto a hovering helicopter for rapid deployment.
MAINTENANCE ANDENGINEERING SUPPORT Army Engineers are entrusted with the responsibility of maintaining the Army’s vehicles, weapons, unmanned aerial vehicles and electronic systems.
ARMY MEDICAL SERVICESMedics in the SAF are responsible for delivering responsive and professional care to soldiers in need of medical attention.
SAF AMMUNITION COMMANDThe SAF Ammunition Command equips the Army, Navy and Air Force with the latest ammunition. They conduct safety and reliability tests, and explore innovative supply chain concepts for ammunition.
TRANSPORTTransport professionals are trained to manoeuvre military and heavy vehicles through all terrains, providing support across a full spectrum of air, land and sea operations.
Military Experts are the leaders, strategic planners, and domain experts that deploy in-depth knowledge to build up the capabilities of The Singapore Army. The areas of specialisation include engineering, intelligence, medical care, or music, and the career scheme is speci�cally designed to hone your abilities through professional development, academic learning opportunities, and leadership roles.
ROLES OF MILITARY EXPERTS
LEADER
PLANNER
DOMAIN EXPERT
MILITARY DOMAIN EXECUTIVE COURSE
INTERMEDIATE DOMAIN SPECIALISATION COURSE
TRI-SERVICE WARFIGHTER
COURSE
SENIOR COMMANDERS PROGRAMME
CAREER PROGRESSION
PROFESSIONALMILITARYEDUCATION & TRAINING
COMMAND AND STAFF COURSE /
COMMAND AND STAFF COURSE (EXECUTIVE)
ME1 ME2 ME3 ME4 ME5 ME6 ME7 ME8
SENIOR EXPERTISE APPOINTMENTS
SENIOR PRINCIPAL EXPERT / CHIEF EXPERT
• Team IC
• Team 2IC
• Assistant Expert / Engineer
• Ops Officer
• Senior Engineer
• Principal Staff Officer in Brigade
• Department Head
• Formation Chief
• Division Chief of Staff
• Deputy Commander
• Commander
* Age and rank attainable are approximate and based on merit.
AGE: 60*
ARMY MDES COURSE 1
ARMY MDES COURSE 2
ARMY MDES COURSE 3
JOINT ADVANCED LEADERSHIP COURSE
ADVANCED DOMAIN SPECIALISATION COURSE
EXPERTISEAPPOINTMENTS
• Workshop IC
• Senior Inspector
• Senior Trainer
• Depot Sergeant Major
• Domain Expert / Engineer
SKILL-BASED TECHNICAL APPOINTMENTS
PRINCIPAL EXPERTAPPOINTMENTS
• Commanding Officer
• Branch Head
• Principal Staff Officer in Division
JOINT LEADERSHIP COURSE
ARMY BATTALION RSM COURSE
BATTALION TACTICS COURSE
• Section IC
• Inspector
• Trainer
• Senior Assistant Expert / Engineer
• Platoon Commander
• Lead Engineer
• Officer-in-Commanding
AGE: 25AGE: 20
BATTALION COMMAND COURSE
University GraduatesN / O-Levels & Above / NITEC / Higher NITEC / A-Levels / Diploma
MILITARY MEDICALEXPERT
PAY SCALEONE-TIME MDES ACADEMIC
BONUS OF UP TO $25,000(Not applicable for Sponsorship Recipients and ME4 & above)
VOCATIONS AVAILABLE UNDER MDES
As a medical professional, it’s my responsibility to safeguard lives. The training and development provided by The Singapore Army has strengthened me as a person to ensure I can carry out my duty well.
ME1 Shorini Durga D/O Suppiah Military Medical ExpertSeptember 2017
$3,650 - $4,120
$3,860 - $4,440
Pass Degree
Pass Degree (Merit)
Honours Degree
Good Honours & Above
$4,210 - $4,690
$4,480 - $4,890
ME4-T ME4-1$4,220 - $4,370
$4,460 - $4,610
$4,690 - $4,840
$5,020 - $5,170
$1,460 - $1,740
$1,610 - $1,850
Below 3 O-Levels
3 O-Levels & Above
NITEC
Higher NITEC
$1,740 - $1,960
$1,940 - $2,200
ME1-T ME1-1
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE EXPERT / ENGINEER*
$1,590 - $1,920
$1,740 - $2,020
$1,870 - $2,130
$2,070 - $2,370
Diploma $2,240 - $2,400 $2,370 - $2,580
Honours Degree & Below
Good Honours & Above
ME4-T ME4-1$4,270 - $4,720
$4,730 - $5,300
$1,610
$1,730
Below 3 O-Levels
3 O-Levels & Above
Partial A-Levels / NITEC
A-Levels / Higher NITEC
$1,830
$2,070
ME1-T ME1-1$1,750
$1,870
$1,970
$2,210
Diploma $2,270 $2,400
ARMY ENGINEER / ARMY ENGINEER (AMMO)*
ARMY ENGINEER
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE
EXPERT / ENGINEER
MILITARY MUSICIAN
ARMY ENGINEER
(AMMO)
BENEFITSPAY SCALE
* The above information re�ects the starting salary for the different vocations.
MDES EXPERTS CONTINUOUS ENGAGEMENT AND LEARNING BONUSES (EXCEL)
One month of EXCEL Bonus is equivalent to one month of last drawn salary.
You will receive EXCEL Bonuses at ages 32, 40 and 50. *32 years = 12 months EXCEL Bonus 40 years = 8 months EXCEL Bonus 50 years = 8 months EXCEL Bonus
* Service personnel who do not meet the first 12 months criteria will receive a pro-rated bonus at the age of 32.
FLEXIBLE BENEFITS SYSTEM (FLEX)
Equivalent to $1 per FLEX credit, your FLEX credit amount can be used to pay for life's needs such as:+ insurance+ vacations+ education for yourself and your dependants
Stage 1: 600 credits per year(6th year in service or less)
Stage 2: 800 credits per year(7th - 11th year in service)
Stage 3: 1,000 credits per year (>12 years in service)
$1,460
$1,610
Below 3 O-Levels
3 O-Levels & Above
Partial A-Levels / NITEC
A-Level / Higher NITEC
$1,740
$1,940
ME1-T ME1-1
MILITARY MUSICIAN*
$1,590
$1,740
$1,870
$2,070
Diploma $2,240 $2,370
$3,420 - $3,850
$3,620 - $4,160
Pass Degree
Pass Degree (Merit)
Honours Degree
Good Honours & Above
$3,870 - $4,340
$4,100 - $4,620
ME4-T ME4-1$3,670 - $4,120
$3,880 - $4,360
$4,080 - $4,530
$4,370 - $4,830
$1,740
$1,850
Below 3 O-Levels
3 O-Levels & Above
Partial A-Levels / NITEC
A-Levels / Higher NITEC
$1,960
$2,200
ME1-T ME1-1
MILITARY MEDICAL EXPERT*
$1,920
$2,020
$2,130
$2,370
Diploma $2,400 $2,580
The SAF Engineering Scholarship is for aspiring military engineers, who are ready to serve the nation and be groomed as leaders with speci�c deep specialisation in engineering. The scholarship equips you with a world-class education and training to spearhead in-depth engineering studies, design and operationalise high-end technological capabilities for the SAF.
As military engineers, you will assume a range of challenging appointments in MINDEF/SAF. In addition, there will be opportunities to be rotated to the Defence Technology Community (e.g. Defence Science and Technology Agency [DSTA] and DSO National Laboratories) to augment the build-up of engineering expertise in the Defence-technology ecosystem.
BENEFITS+ Fully sponsored study to pursue engineering studies in renowned overseas or local universities, covering all tuition and compulsory fees+ Maintenance allowance (e.g. books, clothing, computer etc.) for the duration of studies+ Monthly salary+ Departure for studies in the year of award
REQUIREMENTS+ Singapore citizen or PR intending to take up citizenship (Contract will only be offered upon con�rmation of your citizenship)+ Physically and medically �t+ Outstanding GCE A-Levels or International Baccalaureate results, Polytechnic Diploma (with Merit) or equivalent+ Outstanding co-curricular activities (CCA) records+ Possess strong interest in pursuing a military engineering career in the SAF
BASIC CONDITIONS+ Ful�l a 6-year bond after your studies
SAF ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP (SES)
Get opportunities to develop yourself academically through our MDES study sponsorship schemes. You’ll receive the comprehensive support you need to focus fully on your studies, which will in turn put you in good stead for a ful�lling and dynamic career in The Singapore Army. These are the sponsorships available:
+ SAF Engineering Scholarship (SES)+ SAF Engineering Award (SEA)+ SAF-Polytechnic Sponsorship+ SAF-ITE Sponsorship+ Back-to-Back Sponsorship (Polytechnic to ITE)
Continuing Education+ SAF MDES Study Award (Certi�cate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Degree) – Part time/ Full time+ SAF Postgraduate Award (SPA)+ Continuing Education Master’s Degree (CE Masters)
STUDYSPONSORSHIPS
I enjoyed the leadership opportunities and the camaraderie during my time in Of�cer Cadet School and was also keen to contribute to the defence of the nation in the area of engineering. The SAF Engineering Scholarship provided a unique opportunity to match both of my interests and to also be a leader and an engineer.
ME6 Luke Goh Army EngineerSeptember 2017
I’m thankful for the SAF-Polytechnic Sponsorship as it allowed me to focus on developing my expertise to contribute to the defence of Singapore as an Army Engineer.
ME2 Muhammad Nurulaslam Bin OmarArmy EngineerSeptember 2017
BENEFITS+ Fully sponsored study in local universities, covering all tuition and compulsory fees + Maintenance allowance (e.g. books, computer etc.) for the duration of studies+ Annual allowance of $12,000
REQUIREMENTS+ Singapore citizen or PR intending to take up citizenship (Contract will only be offered upon con�rmation of your citizenship)+ Physically and medically �t+ Good GCE A-Levels or International Baccalaureate results, Polytechnic Diploma or equivalent+ Possess a strong interest in a military career
BASIC CONDITIONS+ Ful�l a 4-year bond after your studies
SAF ENGINEERING AWARD (SEA)
BENEFITS+ Fully sponsored study in Polytechnic, covering all tuition and compulsory fees
SAF-POLYTECHNIC SPONSORSHIP
NOTE: Applicants within the �rst 12 months of their studies are eligible for 100% sponsorship.
REQUIREMENTS+ Singapore citizen or PR intending to take up citizenship (Contract will only be offered upon con�rmation of your citizenship)+ Physically and medically �t+ An existing Polytechnic student, or have secured a place at a Polytechnic+ Ful�l a 4 or 6* year bond after your studies * Applicable if Back-to-Back Sponsorship is taken.
* A bonus of $1,200 will be given in each semester if you pass all your modules at the �rst attempt during the semester exam.
$1,300
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE
EXPERT / MILITARY MEDICAL EXPERT
$1,200
Allowance
Tuition and Compulsory Fees
MILITARY MUSICIAN
Bonus*
$1,000
$1,200
ARMY ENGINEER /ARMY ENGINEER (AMMO) /MILITARY INTELLIGENCE
EXPERT (ENGINEER)
$1,150
$1,200
BENEFITS+ Fully sponsored study in ITE, covering all tuition and compulsory fees
SAF-ITE SPONSORSHIP
NOTE: Applicants within the �rst 12 months of their studies are eligible for 100% sponsorship.
REQUIREMENTS+ Singapore citizen or PR intending to take up citizenship (Contract will only be offered upon con�rmation of your citizenship)+ Physically and medically �t+ An existing ITE student, or have secured a place at an ITE+ Ful�l a 2-year bond (for 1-year course) or a 3-year bond (for 2-year course) after your studies
CONTINUING EDUCATIONSAF MDES Study Award (Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Degree)To help you maximise your potential and further develop academically, you have the opportunity to pursue an ITE certi�cate, diploma, advanced diploma or degree at a local ITE, polytechnic or university, on a full-time or part-time basis.
SAF Postgraduate Award (SPA)This award provides you with further opportunities to upgrade your academic competency in local or overseas universities. You can choose to specialise in related �elds, or pursue a general Master's degree.
Continuing Education Master’s Degree (CE Masters)An invaluable opportunity to advance yourself academically, this sponsorship to pursue selected postgraduate studies in NTU is open to you once you complete your GKS Command and Staff College course.
Allowance
Tuition and Compulsory Fees
Higher NITEC - $600 NITEC - $550
ALL VOCATIONS
The information provided in this booklet is updated as of September 2017.
My career as a Military Expert in The Singapore Army lets me deploy my domain knowledge in meaningful and cutting-edge ways. For progression, I am empowered by plenty of professional and personal development opportunities, as well as robust academic advancement programmes. These help ensure I stay at my peak throughout my military career up to the age of 60.
ME5 Kok Weng TuckArmy EngineerSeptember 2017
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