Roles
Find out about the diverse roles across 11 categories that the Singapore Armed Forces Volunteer Corps (SAFVC) offers.
Last updated 1 December 2025
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To enable SVs to serve meaningfully, the SAFVC has introduced a variety of roles in 11 categories across the SAF. 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.
Security/ Naval/ Air/ Transport/Surveillance Operations
There are eight roles available under the Security/ Naval/ Air/ Transport/ Surveillance Operations category.
Safety
There are five roles available under the Safety category.
Information
The role of an InfoMedia Staff is to support the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) public communications efforts such as media management and event publicity.
Military Band
Military Musician will perform alongside members of the SAF Band at parades and ceremonies.
Psychology/ Counselling
There are two roles available under the Psychology/ Counselling category.
Command, Control, Communications And Computers (C4)
Command, Control, Communications and Computers (C4) Experts provide the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) with ‘niche’ expertise in the areas of Satellite Communications and Radio Communications and Networks.
Engineering
There are six roles available under the Engineering category.
Legal
The role of a Legal Specialist Staff is to provide legal support during operations and to share best practices.
Maritime
There are two roles available under the Maritime category.
Medical/ Rehabilitation/ Veterinary
There are eight roles available under the Medical/ Rehabilitation/ Veterinary category.
Supply Chain
There are four roles available under the Supply Chain category.