Special Tactics And Rescue (Singapore)
Coordinates: 1°17′42.41″N 103°48′01.76″E / 1.2951139°N 103.8004889°E / 1.2951139; 103.8004889
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Active | (PTT) 197? - 1 November 1993 (STAR) 1 November 1993 - Present |
Country | Singapore |
Branch | Singapore Police Force |
Type | Special Forces |
Role | Domestic Counter-Terrorism and Law Enforcement |
Size | Classified |
Part of | Special Operations Command |
Garrison/HQ | Queensway Base |
Nickname | Police Commandos, STAR Unit |
Motto | Vigilance, Valour, Victory |
Engagements | Arrest of Dave Teo Ming |
Decorations | 1994 Johore Shield Team, 1995 Johore Shield Team, 1995 SAPU & STAR Challenge Shield Team, 1996 Johore Shield Team, 1996 ISPSC Team, 1997 ISPC Team, 1997 SAF Invitation Team, 1997 World Police & Fire Games, 1998 ISPC Team, 1999 ISPC Team, 1999 SAF Invitation Team, 2000 ISPC Team, 2001 ISPC Team, 2002 Singapore Shooting Festival Team, 2002 CNB Invitation, 2002 Thailand Open National Championship Team |
Commanders | |
Current commander |
Arthur Law Kok Leong |
Notable commanders |
Cyril V Gabriel (Pioneer OC, 1978) Patrick Tay |
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Identification symbol |
STAR Insignia |
The Special Tactics and Rescue (STAR) is the elite SWAT equivalent of the Singapore Police Force. Its official task is to provide the Singapore police with a tactical armed-response capability, and its motto is "Vigilance, Valour, Victory".
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