3rd Division (Singapore)
| 3rd Singapore Division | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 31 August 1970 |
| Country |
 Singapore
|
| Branch | Singapore Army |
| Type | Combined Arms |
| Garrison/HQ | Jurong Camp 1 |
| Nickname(s) | Tigers |
| Motto(s) | Foremost and Utmost |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
Brigadier General Alfred Fox |
| Division Sergeant Major | Senior Warrant Officer Chua Wee Giap |
The 3rd Singapore Division commonly known as 3rd Division is a combined arms division of the Singapore Army.
The 3rd Singapore Division was formed on 31 August 1970 under the name of Area III Command. On 1 May 1976, Area III Command was officially re-designated as 3rd Singapore Infantry Division. On 21 March 1991, 3rd Singapore Division was inaugurated as the first combined arms division in the Singapore Army. Following the drawdown of 1 People's Defence Force in December 2004, 3rd Singapore Division took command of the former's units.
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