Army Deployment Force

Careers in Army Deployment Force

The Army Deployment Force (ADF) is a high readiness unit that provides Army specialised capabilities for a full spectrum of operations. ADF is also deployed for Peace Support Operations (PSO) and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) missions.

You will be trained to provide rapid response to terrorism by supporting the Special Operations Task Force. Much of the training for the Guards formation will also come into play as you develop in your role here.

As our motto states, we are “Always Ready”. Be prepared to respond at the push of a button to bring your strengths to any national exigency.

Salary

For N-Level - Diploma

One-time Bonus of $35,000 (Not applicable for sponsorship recipients).

Note: Information correct as of 1 January 2024. The above information reflects the starting salary for the different vocations.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Minimally N-Level

Basic Requirements

1. Singapore Citizen or Singapore PR intending to take up citizenship

2. Physically and medically fit

Benefits

Flexible Benefits System (FLEX)

The flexible benefits schemes are designed to aid servicemen in meeting their life cycle needs.

FLEX quantum is tiered based on a serviceman’s reckonable length of service.

Stage 1:

$800 per year (Up to 10 years of service)

Stage 2:

$1,000 per year (More than 10 years of service)

Leave

Annual leave:

Up to 21 days annual leave

Other leave:

1. Marriage Leave

2. Family-Care Leave

3. Study Leave

4. Compassionate Leave

5. Adoption Leave

6. Sabbatical Leave

7. Paternity and Maternity Leave

8. Medical Leave

9. Full-pay Childcare Leave

10. Unpaid Infant Care Leave

Welfare benefits

• SAF Holiday Resorts

• Marriage and Newborn Gifts

• Flexi-Work Arrangement

• Family Life Programmes

• SAF Group Insurance Scheme

• Personal Accident & Life Insurance Coverage of $350,000

• Dental Subsidy

Medisave-cum-Subsidised Outpatient (MSO) Medical Benefits

Enjoy attractive medical benefits and peace of mind while you contribute your best.

1. An additional 2% of your salary paid into your CPF Medisave account each month.

2. Subsidises 85% of outpatient treatment at approved medical institutions, capped at $500 per year.

Career progression

ADF Specialist 3SG - MSG (Age 19)

ADF Specialist 1SG - MSG (Age 27)