History
The School of Infantry Specialists (SISPEC) was established with the primary objective of training specialists to fill up various junior command and control positions in the armed forces. The school is specially equipped with necessary facilities and qualified instructors for the moulding of army specialists. The new Specialist Cadet School complements Officer Cadet School in the cultivation of soldiers who display good leadership potential and capabilities to become key appointment holders in the ranks of the military.
On 22 December 2008, the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) introduced a new rank called Specialist Cadet (SCT) to further enhance its efforts as a 3rd Generation Armed Forces. The new rank aims to instill a sense of pride among SCS trainees.
1966: SISPEC training began when the then called Non Commissioned Officers (NCO) were selected to be the first batch of instructors in School of Section Leaders (SSL).
1969: School of Infantry Section Leaders (SISL) was formed with the expansion of the SAF. SISL trained batches of trainees through 21 week courses.
1979: After the restructuring of the military training system, potential trainees were selected go to Officer Cadet School (OCS).
1980: HQ Infantry formed, taking command over SISL.
1980: Section Leaders course shortened to 12 weeks.
1981: On 22 June, there were six companies in SISL; Juliet, Quebec, Lima, Mike, Kilo and Papa Company were renamed Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo and ASTW respectively.
1982: On 1 May, SISL was renamed SAF Infantry Non-Commissioned Officer's School (SAFINCOS) with the new motto, "With Pride We Lead".
1989: First batch of women combat trainees enlisted.
1992: SAFINCOS renamed School of Infantry Specialists (SISPEC).
2000: SISPEC relocates from Pasir Laba Camp to Pulau Tekong.
2000: 17 August, Rocky Hill Camp, SISPEC officially opened by Chief of Army, MG Ng Yat Chung.
2001: 26 September, Army Specialists' Landmark officially unveiled by Chief of Army, MG Ng Yat Chung.
2003: SISPEC achieved ISO 9002 for the management for its Advanced and Basic Section Leader Courses.
2006: SISPEC was relocated from Pulau Tekong back to their new camp compound in Pasir Laba Camp.
2010: SISPEC renamed to Specialist Cadet School (SCS), divided into 3 schools.
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