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| Commandos | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 1 December 1969 – present |
| Country |  Singapore |
| Branch |  Singapore Army |
| Type | Special forces |
| Role | |
| Size | 1 battalion |
| Part of | Special Operations Task Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Pasir Ris Camp Hendon Camp |
| Motto(s) | "For Honour and Glory" |
| Colors | Maroon beret |
| Engagements | |
| Website | Official website |
| Commanders | |
| Chief Commando Officer | COL Pang Chee Kong[2] |
Commandos is the special forces formation of the Singapore Army responsible for conducting special operations. Commandos are tasked with infiltrating behind enemy lines by raiding and reconnaissance operations using airborne raids, helicopter assault and sea landings. The formation is made up of only one battalion, the 1st Commando Battalion (1 CDO BN),[3] and is based in Hendon Camp.[1]
- ^ a b Neville (2019), p. 178.
- ^ "Army Organisation Structure". Ministry of Defence (Singapore). 6 July 2018. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ "Press release. The Singapore Armed Forces' Best Units" (PDF). nas.gov.sg. 20 June 2001. Retrieved 30 March 2023.