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9 SIR Their insignia features a bayonet and laurels,
which symbolise the superior skills as
Infantry soldiers. On the left and right are
wings, representing their heliborne
capabilities. These charges appear in gold,
associated with loyalty to the nation, devotion
to their duty and dedication to their tasks. The
maroon field background represents
brotherhood within the formation. The motto
of the Guards Formation is “Ready to Strike”
and is inscribed on a gold scroll on their
insignia.
9 SIR was established on 11 Jan 2010 and is
the Army's dedicated unit for operations to 1 Guards Battalion was renamed from the
protect Key Installations (KINS). 9 SIR is Singapore Armed Forces
responsible to raise, train and sustain security
troopers deployed at KINs as part of the Island
Defense Task Force. The unit has been 1 GUARDS BATTALION
deployed on security operations for over 8
years, clocking at least 30 weeks of duty a
year. To date, 9 SIR has completed over 50
operational deployments to protect military
and civilian KINS such as Jurong Island,
Singapore Changi Airport and Sembawang
Wharves. 9 SIR maintains the highest levels
of readiness and capability in 24/7 operations
to safeguard KINs. 9 SIR works closely with
other homeland security agencies to deal with
3 GUARDS BATTALION
security incidents and has been successful in
deterring potential threats to KINs. The
orange background reflects the values of
vigilance and resilience adopted by the unit

in undertaking its operations.

GUARDS

Guards Unit (SAFGU) in 1977. The 7th Bn.
The Regimental Colours of these Battalions Singapore Infantry Regiment became the 7th
do not amend the design or colours of their Singapore Infantry Brigade with Commando
Insignia. They appear exactly as it is but with
the addition of Roman numerals “I” and “III” sub-units. When the Commando sub-units of
in gold on the respective Regimental Colours. 7 SIB were transferred out, 7 SIR became 3
The fringes are respectively yellow for the 1st Guards Battalion. 1 and 3 Guards Battalions
and green for the 3rd. were presented with their Regimental Colours