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Battalion was presented with its Regimental numeral figure “VI” on the top left of the field
Colours on 3 October 1976 at Toa Payoh indicating the Battalion.
Stadium by the late President Dr. B. H.
Sheares. Due to wear and tear, the Battalion was
presented with a new Regimental Colours on
5 SIR 01 July 2005 at SAFTI MI by President S. R.
Nathan.
Note: Accordingly, there was a 7th Bn.
Singapore Infantry Regiment and an 8th Bn.
Singapore Infantry Regiment with a
Regimental Colours each. These Battalions
were eventually converted into Guards
Battalions. The SAFGU Colours were retired
in 1983, when the new Guards Formation was
formed.
Brown considered the fifth senior colour, thus 8 SIR
the Colours of 5 SIR has the field background
in brown with the Roman numeral figure “V”
on the top left of the field indicating the
Battalion.
6 SIR
8 SIR was established on 11 Jan 2010, and its
role is to deploy for security operations at
SAF camps and continually maintain the high
operational readiness of its security troopers.
To date, the unit has been deployed for
This Battalion was formed on 1 April 1969. security operations for over 8 years on a 24/7
The Battalion has since its formation basis. Security troopers had been successful in
demonstrated its capabilities with a high deterring potential threats to our camps, and
standard of training and administration. The on numerous occasions, had prevented
unauthorized entry into camps. 8 SIR
Battalion was presented with its Regimental continues to maintain the highest levels of
Colours on 3 October 1976 at Toa Payoh readiness and capability in 24/7 operations to
Stadium by the late President Dr. B. H. safeguard our camps. The maroon
Sheares. Purple being the sixth senior colour, background reflects the values of
the Colours of 6 SIR have the field professionalism and courage adopted by the
background in purple with the Roman unit in undertaking its operations.
