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The Singapore Army (Chinese: 新加坡陆军部队, Malay: Tentera Singapura; Tamil: சிங்கப்பூர் தரைப்படை) is the branch of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) responsible for land operations. It is the largest of the three armed services and heavily reliant on a conscript army, comprising the majority of Singapore's Operationally Ready National Servicemen (NSmen).
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Tentera Singapura | |
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Founded | 12 March 1957 |
Country | Singapore |
Branch | Army |
Size | 72,000 (active, including 35000 conscripts)[citation needed] 300,000+ (reserve)[citation needed] |
Part of | Singapore Armed Forces |
Motto(s) | Yang Pertama Dan Utama ('First and Foremost') |
Engagements | Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation,[1][2][3] Iraq War Operation Enduring Freedom (as part of NATO-led ISAF) |
Commanders | |
Chief of Army | Major General Ravinder Singh |
Notable commanders | Lieutenant General Winston Choo |
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