1. SAF Day
1 July

2. Why commemorate Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Day?
Appreciate the contribution of Singapore National Servicemen and the Singapore Armed Forces
Educate our future generation about national defence and national service (NS)

3. Outline 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation SAF and SAF during peace time
Women in SAF
Volunteers in SAF

4. 1st generation SAF
For economic development and to attract foreign investment, Singapore had to build a credible defence force swiftly
In 1967, 2 battalions (3 SIR/ 3rd Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment and 4 SIR /4th Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment) were formed with the first group of National Servicemen. 
The creation of the SAF in 1965 was a crucial defining moment for Singapore. We had to build a credible defence force without which we would not have been able to attract foreign investment and move on with our economic development to survive. And we had to do it swiftly.
1965
Israel helped with army
Britain helped with airforce
New Zealand with navy
The Army then was supported by second-hand vehicles and surplus equipment left by the British. The Navy had two boats - one steel, one wooden. The Air Force started almost from scratch.
Those of you who are interested to watch a series of 6-7 minute long documentary of Basic Military Training (BMT) life you can watch “Every Singaporean Son” which traces the lives of a few recruits as they undergo BMT in Tekong.
National Service was not well received at first, but our political leaders worked hard to convince the public. This was not a military but a national issue. 

5. 2nd generation SAF Early 1980s to late 1990s
Upgrading and modernising of our Army, Navy and Air Force.
Post-9/11, 2001, shift in the security landscape, which widened to include non-conventional threats such as terrorism and piracy.

6. 3rd generation SAF
2004 and onwards: due to challenges of resource constraints and the emergence of advanced warfighting technologies
SAF embarked on a 3rd Generation transformation journey and continues today to upgrade its capabilities into an advanced networked force.

7. Humanitarian assistance disaster relief HADR
During peace time, SAF is always operationally ready, and is involved in many humanitarian assistance disaster relief (HADR) efforts around the world
Humanitarian assistance disaster relief HADR

8. Humanitarian assistance disaster relief HADR

9. A maturing SAF
Today, the SAF is respected as a strong and professional armed forces.
The SAF has developed leading-edge capabilities, networked together as an integrated fighting system. 

10. Our SAF: Giving Strength to Our Nation
In 50 years, the Singapore Armed Forces has transformed into a modern, advanced and respected fighting force, whose strength can be seen in the roles it plays - in safeguarding our homeland, and in humanitarian missions and other operations overseas.

11. Women in the SAF
Women have been serving in the Singapore military since the formation of the SAF. When NS was instituted in 1967, three young women enrolled in the Army Officer Cadet (Girls) course.

12. Firsts for Women in the SAF
Officer cadets: MAJ (Ret) Agnes Fong, CPT (Ret) Nancy Tan and LTA (Ret) Patricia Koh
Rank of Senior Warrant Officer: SWO (Ret) Lai Mee Lan
Rank of Colonel: COL Karen Tan Puay Kiow
Commanding Officer Central Manpower Base: COL Karen Tan Puay Kiow
Commanding Officer of missile strike craft: LTC Tay Poh Leng
Commanding Officer of a frigate: SLTC Jerica Goh
Commanding Officer artillery battalion: LTC Lim Seok Bee
Fighter pilot: MAJ Khoo Teh Lynn
Navy diver: MAJ Esther Tan
NDP RSM: SWO Jennifer Tan
Petite MAJ Esther Tan , a naval diver said, "If a woman is competent and has leadership qualities, her career shouldn't be hampered by her shape, her size or her gender".

13. Women in the SAF
Colonel Gan Siow Huang has smashed the "brass ceiling" to become the first female general in the Singapore Armed Forces

14. SAF Volunteer Corp
The SAF Volunteer Corps (SAFVC) is a uniformed volunteer scheme that was established in October 2014[2] to encourage Singaporean women, first generation Permanent Residents and new immigrant/naturalised-citizens to do their part and provide the opportunity to participate towards Singapore's defence by strengthening support for national service and sharing the burden with the national servicemen.

15. Perform Phase (3 Years)
SVs may be deployed to perform more challenging roles, with less supervision. Currency and skills training will keep SVs engaged, as well as improve their skills.
Lead Phase (4 Years)
Leadership modules will be introduced to equip selected SVs with the skills to take on leadership roles within SAFVC.
Mentor Phase
Senior SVs, with more than 10 years of experience, may take up mentor or trainer roles within the SAFVC.

16. Every Moment, Every Hour, Every Day
The SAF protects Singapore 24/7. Look through the perspectives of men and women from the SAF, to discover how the Air Force, Navy and Army keep our country safe, all day, every day.

17. The end