Security and Defence · 1967–Present
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)
The development of the Army, Navy, and Air Force into a modern fighting force.
Key Questions
- 1What are the three branches of the SAF?
- 2How does technology help our small army?
- 3What is the role of the SAF in peacetime?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
MOE: Security and Defence - P5
Level: Primary 5
Subject: Social Studies
Unit: Security and Defence
Period: 1967–Present
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