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Selarang Barracks was built between 1936 and 1938 to house an infantry battalion. During the Japanese Occupation (1942–45), it was used by the Japanese Imperial Army to hold Australian and British prisoners-of-war (POWs).
Selarang Camp is home to the SAF 9 th Division/ Infantry, besides serving as a holding area for NS enlistees before they head to Pulau Tekong. In this article, we will learn more about the location of this camp as well as its disturbing history during World War II. NS enlistees boarding the bus bound for SAF Ferry Terminal at Selarang Camp
At Selarang Camp, military personnel undergo rigorous training to develop not only physical prowess but also mental resilience and strategic acumen. Understanding the importance of such training is pivotal in comprehending the nation's preparedness for diverse security challenges.
The Selarang Barracks incident, also known as the Barrack Square incident or the Selarang Square Squeeze, was a revolt of British and Australian prisoners-of-war (POWs) interned in a Japanese camp in Changi, Singapore.
Dec 1, 2017 · The new centre is based in Selarang Camp, in Loyang, and brings together the Army Fitness Centre, the Soldier Performance Centre and the Soldier Systems Integration Lab, pooling these resources...
Jan 27, 2018 · SINGAPORE - With a new sprawling complex in Selarang Camp in Loyang, servicemen recalled for duty can now be combat ready faster. The army's first enhanced Mobilisation and Equipping Centre...
Dec 1, 2017 · Second Minister for Defence Mr Ong Ye Kung officiated at the inauguration of the Centre of Excellence for Soldier Performance (CESP) at Selarang Camp this morning. As part of the Singapore Army's efforts in the Soldier Strong campaign, the CESP is set up to enhance soldier performance and increase the combat potential of every soldier.
May 26, 2020 · To prevent overcrowding, recruits booking in on 26 and 27 May will report to either Selarang Camp or Pasir Ris Bus Interchange (PRBI) at staggered timings between 15 to 30-minute apart, before transiting to the SAF Ferry Terminal via buses in waves.
Dec 10, 2008 · Constructed between 1936 and 1938 to house an infantry battalion, Selarang Barracks consisted of seven blocks built around a square. It was part of a larger British military base in Changi. Its first occupants were soldiers from the 2nd Gordon Highlanders Battalion.
Oct 18, 2013 · Little is left physically from the days of darkness in today’s Selarang Camp. One of the oldest camps still in use, it is now occupied by HQ 9th Division of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).
