from armynewsInteractiveReorganising 1 PDF, Progressing in Transformation12/20/2004 
Our Army moved another step forward in its transformation journey on 6 December with the reorganisation of HQ 1st People Defence Force (1 PDF).
Chief of Army (COA), MG Desmond Kuek, witnessed the symbolic handover of the sub-units of 1 PDF to TRADOC and the Combined Arms Divisions. Command and Appointment Plaques were presented to Commander 1 PDF, COL Lee Ee Beck, and the Regimental Sergeant Major, SWO Yeo Boon How, during the parade.
With this symbolic handover, the Command HQ of 1 PDF will also be closed to create greater capacity for Our Army's transformation. Such a change would allow 1 PDF units to strengthen the rear area security of the Combined Arms Divisions and also help TRADOC develop civil-military doctrine as part of the current operational reality.
COA said, In the new security paradigm that we face today, there is a need for the Army to transform itself to deal with an expanded spectrum of operations from peace to war. 1 PDF is a part of this change effort. This integration into the Divisions will infuse them with the capability and expertise to deal with a wider range of operational scenarios and to transit seamlessly from one phase of operations to another.