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Company Sergeant Major is addressed as
“Sergeant Major”. First & Second Sergeants
are addressed as “Sergeant” while a
“Corporal” a “Corporal”. Officers generally
Military Domain Experts Rank Structure
address Privates and Privates First Class by
In May 2009, Deputy Prime Minister and their names. The full titles of enlistees are
then-Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean used in official communication.
announced the introduction of the Military
Domain Experts Scheme (MDES). The In 2008, in recognition of the importance and
rd
scheme, together with enhancements to the evolving role of the Specialist in 3
existing officers' and warrant officers' Generation of SAF, the SAF introduced the
schemes, would allow the SAF to recruit, Specialist Cadet Trainee (SCT) rank in a
rd
develop and retain able and committed people parade on 23 Dec 2008 at School Infantry
to build a strong, capable and dynamic 3rd Specialist (SISPEC).
Generation SAF.
SAF VOLUNTEER CORPS (SAFVC)
The aim of the MDES is to allow Military
Experts (MEs) to develop deep expertise and
specialisation in key military domains like
engineering and intelligence. The MDES
comprises an eight-rank structure, from ME1
to ME8. There are two main entry points at
ME1 and ME4, with the former for those
holding diploma qualifications and below,
while university graduates can expect to start
at ME4.
SAF Volunteer Corps Rank Structure
SPECIALISTS
Established in Oct 2014, the SAFVC is a
uniformed volunteer scheme to encourage
Singaporeans women, first generation Permanent
Residents (PR) and new immigrant/naturalised –
citizens to do their part and provide the
opportunity to participate towards Singapore’s
defence by strengthening support for national
service and sharing the burden with the national
servicemen. Not to be confused with SAF
Volunteers or the Rovers (Reservist on Voluntary
Extended Reserve Service) scheme that are made
up of former NSmen who continue to service past
the statutory age.
Enlistees & Specialists Rank Structure
