[4] In 1974, the Singapore Armed Forces began recruiting medical doctors for National Service.

[6] The Military Medicine Institute provides specialised medical and dental services and in-patient care.

[7] The Force Health Group (FHG) was established in 2021 after restructuring of the Force Medical Protection Command (FMPC), to ensure medical protection against chemical, biological, radiological (CBR) and occupational health hazards.

FHG focuses on comprehensive prevention, early detection and effective medical response against CBR threats.

It also manages infectious disease outbreaks and ensures that environmental and public health standards are maintained.