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Commandos is the special forces formation of the Singapore Army responsible for conducting special operations. Commandos are tasked with infiltrating behind enemy lines by raiding and reconnaissance operations using airborne raids, helicopter assault and sea landings.
Commandos are raid specialists of the armed forces. They strike in the cover of darkness and employ various means to get to their target undetected. They infiltrate territories using airborne raids, helicopter assaults or sea landings.
As the masters of stealth, the Commandos specialise in raids, reconnaissance and enemy interdiction via air, land and sea. Armed with tactical skills in weaponry, demolition, communication and medical aid, the Red Berets will succeed in all missions that others deem impossible.
Jun 12, 2021 · SINGAPORE - Fresh out of his National ITE Certificate (Nitec) course, then 20-year-old Kavin Timothy Trina Shanti had his sights on becoming a commando. He did not make the cut.
Jan 18, 2023 · SINGAPORE – Tasked with boarding vessels that arrived in Singapore with Vietnamese refugees, the full-time national servicemen (NSFs) from the 1st Commando Battalion’s 2nd Company received...
Jun 16, 2019 · By 1969, a good four years into independence, Tan — having now attained the rank of Major — was tasked with establishing the Singapore Armed Forces’ (SAF) elite Commando unit.
Dec 4, 2019 · On 27 March 1991, Commandos stormed Singapore Airlines flight SQ117 and successfully rescued all 127 passengers and killed the 4 Pakistani terrorist hijackers. For their outstanding contributions, the Commandos involved were presented with the Presidential Commendation Certificates. The Medal of Valour was also awarded to the Commando Unit. 1993
Jun 29, 2023 · SINGAPORE – The army’s 1st Commando Battalion has won the Best Combat Unit title in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) for the 20th time in a row.
Jun 29, 2015 · For the 12th consecutive year, the SAF Commandos walked away with the Best Combat Unit award. I was fortunate to be part of the Commandos family, having served the 2nd Company from 2003 to 2005...
Jun 22, 2021 · The soldiers of 1st Commando Battalion (1 Cdo Bn) have done it again! This elite fighting force has clinched its 18th consecutive Best Combat Unit award in the Singapore Armed Forces' Best Unit Competition.
