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Foreword from

Chief of Army

Our ceremonies, rituals and symbolism are
not always understood or appreciated by our
soldiers and commanders today. Even as we
do away with excessive regimentation and
move towards a more progressive style of
leadership, we must comprehend why we do
some of the things that we do, before we

Our Army is as much a part of our defence decide to keep or change them. This book
capability as it is a national institution. Over provides useful answers to the questions that
the past 40 years, it has remained steadfast our soldiers will have about our customs and
in helping to turn boys to men, and fostered traditions, and why we keep some of them
a sense of mission and values in both even though they may seem dated. As our
regulars and national servicemen. As we Army transforms to face the future, it will
continue our journey to the 3G Army, it is better inform and inspire future generations of
timely to take stock of some of the heritage, soldiers and leaders about our heritage even as
customs and traditions that define us. they seek to create new paths of their own.
Although we are a relatively young Army,
some of our existing practices can be traced
back to the years of colonial rule, and to the
shared roots and identity of military
organisations across the world.

These customs and traditions provide an
anchor to the past. They are constant
reminders of where we have been, and how
we have arrived here. They are the very
elements of the military profession that
distinguish us and convey the richness of our
Army’s tapestry, embroidered with the MG DESMOND KUEK BAK CHYE Chief of
history and experience of our units and Army
formations. This connection with the past Singapore Armed Forces
will lend our soldiers a sense of meaning and
purpose, even as they journey into the future.