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Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)
First generation (1968 to 1984)

1981/12 - First Officer Graduation Parade at Paya Lebar Air Base

Year

1981

The first RSAF officer graduation parade was held at Paya Lebar Air Base on 11 Dec 1981, later becoming the Combined Graduation Ceremony.

The RSAF held its first officer graduation parade at Paya Lebar Air Base on 11 December 1981. This was later known as the RSAF Combined Graduation Ceremony, which sees the passing out of Air Force officers from various vocations. The RSAF officers were subsequently commissioned in a tri-Service commissioning parade at SAFTI Military Institute.

Civilian leaders and officer cadets engage in conversation during a graduation ceremony.

Guests mingled with some of the officers at the end of the parade.

Officer cadet receives a ceremonial award from President Wee during graduation.

President Wee Kim Wee officiated at the tri-Service commissioning parade on 21 December 1985.

Graduation parade with uniformed officers marching and President Wee observing the proceedings

President Wee inspecting the tri-Service commissioning parade on 21 December 1985.

Two officials stand beside a podium addressing a large audience during a formal event.

Pioneer members of the SADC's Air Defence Radar Unit with RAF Wing Commander J. Le Cheminant and LTC Tan Jer Meng.

Graduates speak with PM Goh Chok Tong during an indoor event after commissioning ceremony.

Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong interacting with the newly commissioned RSAF officers.

Officer cadet receives diploma from PM Goh Chok Tong during a formal commissioning ceremony.

Prime Minister Goh presenting an award to an officer.

Officer cadets and PM Goh share a conversation during a social reception post-ceremony.

Prime Minister Goh interacting with the newly comissioned officers.

Group of newly commissioned officers in white uniforms shake hands and celebrate together.

Newly commissioned officers after the parade.

PM Goh pins insignia on officer cadet during a commissioning presentation.

Prime Minister Goh fixing a brevet onto the uniform of an officer.

Female officer cadet receives diploma from PM Goh at indoor commissioning event.

Prime Minister Goh presenting an award to an officer.

RSAF officer receives award from PM Goh during outdoor graduation ceremony at dusk.

Prime Minister Goh presenting a sword to an officer.

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