The 6th Singapore Division (6 DIV) is a combined arms division of the Singapore Army.[2]
| 6th Singapore Division/HQ Sense & Strike | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 October 1976 – present |
| Country |  Singapore |
| Branch |  Singapore Army |
| Type | Combined arms |
| Part of | Singapore Armed Forces |
| Garrison/HQ | Mandai Hill Camp |
| Motto(s) | "Swift and Deadly" |
| Website | Official website |
| Commanders | |
| Commander, 6th Division | BG Anand Sathi Kumar[1] |
History
The 6th Division was formed on 1 October 1976 as a reserve division to manage and train reservist units.[3][4] In November 1976, HQ 6th Singapore Infantry Brigade, was formed under the 6th Division's command.[2]
In November 1992, the 6th Division became a combined arms division as part of the reorganisation within the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), having at least one Infantry brigade and one Armour brigade, among others.[3][4] In the 2000s, the HQ 6th Division relocated to Mandai Hill Camp. In November 2020, HQ Army Intelligence and HQ Artillery came under the command of the 6th Division.[2]
References
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