Thursday June 14, 8:17 AM
SAF promotes 235 Warrant Officers in annual exercise
SINGAPORE : The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has promoted 235 Warrant Officers to the next rank, in its annual promotion exercise.
The Defence Ministry (MINDEF) said all promotions would take effect from July 1.
Among those promoted are five Master Warrant Officers.
They have attained the highest rank of Senior Warrant Officer within the corps of Warrant Officers, Specialists and Enlistees (WOSEs).
Two National Service (NS) men were also promoted to the rank of First Warrant Officer.
MINDEF said Warrant Officers play an increasingly important role in ensuring the efficiency and operational readiness of SAF units.
They have also contributed to fields like training, operations, logistics, intelligence and manpower. - CNA /ls