Singapore Armed Forces Bands - Ceremonies and Parades

Ceremonies and Parades

  • Change of Guards (COG) Ceremony: Together with the new guards from the SAF Military Police (MP) command, the band marches down Orchard Road to the Istana for the ceremony which involves a public performance by the Silent Precision Drill Squad (SPDS).
  • Presentation of Credentials (POC) Parade: Held in Istana to welcome Foreign Dignitaries
  • Guard of Honour (GOH) Parade: Held in Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) to welcome Foreign Dignitaries
  • Change of Command (COC) Parade: Held to commemorate the official transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from a commanding officer to another.
  • Basic Military Training Centre (BMTC) Passing Out Parade: Held in Floating Platform @ Marina Bay
  • Specialist Cadet Graduation Parade (SCGP): Held in Pasir Laba Camp Leaders Square
  • Officer Cadet School (OCS) Passing Out Parade: Held in SAFTI Military Institute (MI)
  • Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Day: Held in SAFTI MI, the main objective of this day is for the members of the armed forces to reaffirm their pledge of loyalty and dedication to the SAF and the nation.
  • National Day Parade (NDP): The band is actively involved in the annual event in commemoration of Singapore's independence since 1965.
  • Other Special Deployments: Military Tattoos, Anniversary Parades, Trooping of Colours, Openings of Military Exercises, Military Funerals

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