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
Gross Monthly Salary ranges by military rank
Ranks | Gross Monthly Salary |
|---|---|
Specialist Cadet | $2,020 - $3,200 |
Third Sergeant | $2,200 - $3,410 |
Second Sergeant | $2,250 - $3,480 |
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
Singapore Citizen or Singapore PR intending to take up citizenship
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:
Marriage Leave
Family-Care Leave
Study Leave
Compassionate Leave
Adoption Leave
Sabbatical Leave
Paternity and Maternity Leave
Medical Leave
Full-pay Childcare Leave
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.
An additional 2% of your salary paid into your CPF Medisave account each month.
Subsidises 85% of outpatient treatment at approved medical institutions, capped at $500 per year.
Career progression
ADF Specialist 3SG - 2SG (Age 19)
Professional military education & training
Specialist Cadet Course
SAF Instructor Course
Basic warfighter course (Platoon Sergeant)
SAF Senior instructor course
Warfighter course (Company Sergeant Major)
Advance weapon training
Baseline legislation enforcement course
Installation protection security course
Platform operator course
Drone operator course
Combat medic course
Krav Maga course
Overseas military courses and trainings
Appointments
Weapons operator
System operator
Platform operator
Team 2IC
ADF Specialist 1SG - MSG (Age 27)
Training & courses
Joint leadership course
Advanced weapon specialist course
Joint advanced leadership course
Regimental Sergeant Major course
Overseas military courses and trainings
Appointments
Team warrant officer
Team commander (Specialised weapons)
Section warrant officer
Senior trainer (Training Wing)
Platoon warrant officer
Manpower / Intelligence / Operations / Logistics / Medical warrant officer
Company Sergeant Major
Chief trainer
Regimental Sergeant Major