About the SAFVC
The SAFVC is a uniformed volunteer scheme introduced to provide more Singaporeans and Permanent Residents with the opportunity to contribute to national defence, show support for National Service, and deepen their understanding and ownership of national defence. Volunteers will undergo progressive training to ensure that they are competent and ready to serve alongside our NSFs, NSmen and Regulars in roles that support SAF's operations and training.
History
The SAFVC is one of the key initiatives from the Committee to Strengthen National Service (CSNS). As one of its 30 recommendations, CSNS announced the formation of the SAF Volunteer Corps (SAFVC) in 2014.
In 2015, the first batch of SAFVC Volunteers (SVs) enlisted for Basic Training. Since its inception, the SAFVC has expanded from having 17 roles to over 30 roles in which the SVs can serve. Since then, over 1000 SVs have enlisted in the SAFVC.
Training and Rank Structure
Three key considerations guide the design of SAFVC training. Firstly, the training that SVs undertake will be safe, progressive and effective. Secondly, training will be tough and engaging. Finally, the SAFVC will endeavour to be good stewards of the volunteers’ time.
Basic Training (two weeks)
Qualification Training (up to two weeks)
Advanced Training (up to two weeks)
Climbing the Ranks
Roles within SAFVC
To enable SVs to serve meaningfully, the SAFVC has introduced a variety of roles in 11 categories across the three services – Army, Navy and Air Force. These roles range from security/naval operations, to specialised fields, such as engineering and legal. SVs will be assigned to specific roles based on their medical fitness and overall assessed aptitude.
Find out more about the roles at: https://www.mindef.gov.sg/safvc/roles.html
The SAFVC is one of the key initiatives from the Committee to Strengthen National Service (CSNS). As one of its 30 recommendations, CSNS announced the formation of the SAF Volunteer Corps (SAFVC) in 2014.
In 2015, the first batch of SAFVC Volunteers (SVs) enlisted for Basic Training. Since its inception, the SAFVC has expanded from having 17 roles to over 30 roles in which the SVs can serve. Since then, over 1000 SVs have enlisted in the SAFVC.