Organization and Rank Structure
There are a total of six Gurkha Guard companies commanded by Nepali Inspectors. As a British colonial import, the first contingent commander was a British officer, and till today, it remains the only military or police unit to be headed by a British officer in Singapore seconded from the British Army. The current commander is Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ross Forman. The contingent also has its own Gurkha Band Contingent, the Gurkha Contingent Pipes and Drums Platoon, which is part of the Singapore Police Force Band The Gurkha Contingent Pipes and drums platoon is commanded by P & D OIC Insp Chandrasing Gurung.
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