Special Warfare Group (Singapore)

Special Warfare Group
Patch of the Special Warfare Group
Active1989 – present
Country Singapore
Branch Republic of Singapore Navy
TypeSpecial forces
Role
Part ofNaval Diving Unit
Special Operations Task Force
Garrison/HQSembawang Camp
Nickname(s)"A-Team"
Motto(s)"Will to Do, Spirit to Dare"
Commanders
Notable
commanders
COL Lau Bock Thiam

The Special Warfare Group (SWG) is the primary special forces unit of the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) responsible for conducting special operations from sea, air, and land. It is one of six squadrons of the Naval Diving Unit (NDU).[1]

It is also a component of the Special Operations Task Force (SOTF), alongside the Special Operations Force (SOF) of the Singapore Army.[2][3]

Information about the SWG is designated as classified.

  1. ^ https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/MINDEF_20071107001/MINDEF_20071107002.pdf
  2. ^ "Speech by Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen at the Committee Of Supply Debate 2016". www.mindef.gov.sg. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
  3. ^ "Fact Sheet: Restructuring of Naval Diving Unit for Maritime Special Operations". www.mindef.gov.sg. Retrieved 2 October 2022.