Officer Cadet School

Officer Cadet School (OCS) is SAF’s premier leadership training institution, developing future officers and military experts across the four services. Located at SAFTI MI, OCS instills discipline, leadership, and professionalism through rigorous physical and academic training.

Last updated 7 July 2025

Commander's message

Welcome to the official webpage of Officer Cadet School (OCS), a trusted national institution dedicated to shaping the future leaders of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and our nation.

Since our establishment in 1966, OCS has proudly nurtured generations of men and women into leaders of exceptional character, imbued with the unwavering dedication to serve Singapore.

At OCS, we uphold the highest standards of excellence, ensuring that our officers and senior military experts possess not only outstanding military, intellectual, and physical competencies, but also exhibit exemplary character and steadfast commitment to the values and ethos of the SAF. Our graduates emerge as leaders who inspire trust, demonstrate resilience, and embody the spirit of service to our nation.

Our commitment extends beyond mere education and training; we are deeply invested in cultivating leaders of strong character, equipped to shoulder the sacred responsibility of defending Singapore's sovereignty. Through a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum that blends the science and art of learning, growth, and development, we empower every cadet to realise their full potential and excel in their roles as guardians of our nation.

We invite you to embark on this transformative journey to cultivate confident, courageous, and compassionate leaders who are prepared to confront the evolving challenges of safeguarding Singapore and preserving our way of life. Join OCS where leadership begins and the legacy of exceptional character endures.

To Lead, To Excel, To Overcome!

COL Wong Pui Pin
Commander OCS

Mission

To develop selected young men and women to be professional military officers of the SAF.

Vision

To be a world class institution of training and education excellence that nurtures young men and women to be leaders dedicated to the service of the SAF and the Nation.

The Officer's Creed

I am an officer of the Singapore Armed Forces.

My duty is to lead, to excel and to overcome.

I lead my men by example.

I answer for their training, morale and discipline.

I must excel in everything I do.

I serve with pride, honour and integrity.

I will overcome adversity with courage, fortitude and determination.

I dedicate my life to Singapore.

History, development and key milestones

OCS yesterday

History of OCS.

The OCS journey

Officer Cadet Course (OCC) curriculum.

Rites of passage

OCS cadets undergo tough training to become SAF officers, culminating in the Commissioning Parade.

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