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past at Jalan Besar Stadium. In a day filled As such, the mounting of the Camp Quarter
with muster parades, open houses and pledges Guard has been abolished since July 2004.
of loyalty, the most solemn moment was the
presentation of the SAF Colours for the first Thereafter, the Welcome Guard is used and
time to the 3rd Battalion, Singapore Infantry mounted for VIPs when they visit units in the
Regiment (3 SIR) by the then Minister for Army. The Welcome Guard will be mounted
Interior and Defence, Mr Lim Kim San. for the following categories of VIPs:

The SAF Day is a reaffirmation of the
importance of national defence and the vital a. Local Visitors – Service Chief and VIPs in
role that every soldier plays in the security of Group 2 and above in the MINDEF Table
Singapore. It is an occasion to renew the of Precedence (Only for Introductory
pledge of allegiance to the President and the Visit)
country, to remember comrades-in-arms who
died during service to the nation, and to give b. Foreign Visitors – Service Chief or
recognition to the best in the SAF. Brigadier General and above

Today, the Parade showcases the SAF as a
modern, integrated and cohesive fighting
force that is ready and capable of
safeguarding the security and sovereignty of
Singapore. Thus, bringing about greater
confidence in the SAF and instil a sense of
pride amongst past and present Service
personnel.

Britain’s Prince William inspecting the Welcome
WELCOME GUARD Guards

Welcome Guard was previously known as
Camp Quarter Guard. The 18-men Camp PACE STICK
Quarter Guard mounted to welcome local or
foreign VIPs visiting the camp were at the
quarters of military personnel whose duties
included the guarding of the camp premise
and turning out at the guardroom whenever
a senior officer or VIP visits the camp. The
attire for the Camp Quarter Guard then was
the camp guards’ attire i.e. Camouflage
uniform.

To optimise the use of manpower resources,
the number of Camp Quarter Guard has been
reduced. In fact, the concept of using the
camp guards for the Camp Quarter Guard is
no longer valid or applicable for VIP visits.