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Media Reply on Nametags for SAF Uniforms

10 April 2026

All servicemen are required to adhere to the Singapore Armed Forces Dress Instructions for their uniform nametags. Full names, as they appear on NRICs, are to be used and Surnames must be included in full. Should this exceed 17 characters, initials will be used for Given Names.