Warrant Officers
Regular Specialists who have completed relevant career advancement tours will be offered a chance to progress further in their careers as Warrant Officers. As of 1 April 2010, outstanding Specialists can attain the rank of Third Warrant Officer (3WO) as soon as six years into service. Operationally Ready National Servicemen (NSMen) who have also exhibited excellent track records as well as excellent military performance can also be considered for conversion to be Warrant Officers.
Third Warrant Officers (3WO) train at Singapore Armed Forces Warrant Officer School (SAFWOS) and attend the Joint Warrant Officer Course to be promoted to the rank of Second Warrant Officer (2WO).
Warrant Officers serve as mentors as well as disciplinarians in many training institutes as well as active battalion units. They are usually referred to as "Encik", which means "Mister" in the Malay language, with reference to their seniority as well as experience and knowledge. Otherwise, they are referred to by juniors as "Sir".
The Warrant Officers' Creed details the roles and responsibilities of the Warrant Officer as a commander and as a leader of men under his charge.
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