The Singapore Armed Forces has its humble origin in the Straits Settlements Volunteer Force (SSVF, formed in 1922) as well as Raffles Institution Army Corps formed on 15 May 1901, which in turn had its roots in the Singapore Volunteer Artillery (SVA, formed in 1888).
Singapore Armed Forces berawal rendah hati di Straits Settlements Volunteer Force (SSVF, dibentuk pada tahun 1922) serta Raffles Institution Army Corps yang dibentuk pada tanggal 15 Mei 1901, yang pada gilirannya memiliki akarnya dalam Relawan Artileri Singapura (SVA, dibentuk pada tahun 1888).