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Armed Forces (Singapore)

Singapore Armed Forces, Tentera Singapura

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from a Singapore Armed Forces booklet

Introduction
Armed Forces Flag
Organisational Flags vs. State Colours
Army Flags
Navy Flags
Air Force Flags

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Singapore

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Military and Paramilitary Flags of Singapore by Herman Felani

Introduction

Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is used as the overall description of the three branches of the military units (land, air, sea) and the land forces (the Army) specifically as well. RSN is the Republic of Singapore Navy. RSAF is the Republic of Singapore Air Force. All together, they can be known as the Tri-Service.

Herman Felani, 5 September 2001

Armed Forces Flag

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from a Singapore Armed Forces booklet

I recently went to Singapore (...) where I obtained a booklet which had on one page all the flags of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). The SAF Flag is similar to the national flag but with the armed forces seal in the fly (in the white lower segment). I have also a large image of this seal.

Tom Koh, 16 February 2000

From the Singapore Armed Forces website:

The SAF Flag represents the Army, Navy and Air Force working together as an integrated force - promoting pride, esprit de corps, loyalty, morale and identity among the SAF. Flags are flown in this order - the State Flag, the SAF Flag and the appropriate Service Flag (flown from left to right when facing the flags). The SAF Flag must also be flown together with the Services' Flags at functions and ceremonies.
The SAF Crest is emblazoned on the State Flag. The SAF Crest comprises the State Crest, encircled by the inscription of the SAF in the national language - TENTERA SINGAPURA. This symbolises the protection and preservation of the values of democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality represented in the State Crest.
The guiding principle of the SAF is reflected on the ribbon - YANG PERTAMA DAN UTAMA ("First and Foremost") signifying victory and merit in all endeavours. The laurels surrounding the crest are a symbol of honour, glory and excellence - aims that the SAF strives towards.

Santiago Dotor, 14 November 2002

Organisational Flags vs. State Colours

I recently went to Singapore (...) where I obtained a booklet which had on one page all the flags o