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The Regimental Colours was presented to HQ SAF PROVOST UNIT
MES by the late President of the Republic of
Singapore, Mr. Ong Teng Cheong during SAF
Day Parade on 1 July 1994 at Khatib Camp.
HEADQUARTERS, SUPPLY AND
TRANSPORT
The SAF Provost Unit (SAFPU) Regimental
Colours uses the crossed Muskets, Title,
Inscription and Scroll on a field background
of Red and White halved vertically. The
brown Muskets maintain the link with the
traditional Coat of Arms of the Provost and
Supply and Transport Formation logo signify its standing as a fighting Unit. The
symbolise the aspiration to enhance mobility, word “PROVOST” is proudly emblazoned on
to provide inter-modular transportation the Colours symbolising the outstanding
service and reliable supply transport in the image of the Provost. These are set within a
Army. The Bayonet represents the background of red, which symbolises the
perseverance and robustness of the Supply brotherhood and equality within the
and Transport Formation. The red field formation. The white in the Colours
background bearing the colour of the SAF, symbolises the discipline and character of the
signifies the camaraderie and esprit de corps Provost. A trimming of gold fringe signifies
within the formation. The Colours are the high standard which has been achieved
trimmed with a gold fringe to signify the will and which the Provost will continue to
to strive for a reliable, efficient and maintain. The Provost’s motto is “Pride,
professional service. The blue signifies the Discipline and Honour”.
long history and tradition of logistics in the
SAF. Pride - Pride in work and discipline,
maintaining through their professional
The Regimental Colours was presented to conduct, a high standard of discipline in
HQ Supply and Transport by the late the SAF.
President of Republic of Singapore, Mr. Ong
Teng Cheong during SAF Day Parade on 1 Discipline - Projecting their own high
July 1995 at Khatib Camp. standards of discipline in their smart
turnout, bearing and work.
Honour - The honourable tasks of
enforcing discipline in the SAF and the
mounting of all Guard of Honour for the
presentation of credentials by the
President.
