[1] In 2008, the Singapore Armed Forces introduced the rank of Specialist Cadet (SCT) for trainees at SISPEC.

One year later, a Combined Arms Term component was added to the Specialist Cadet Course.

[1] On 25 February 2014, command of the SWI was transferred from the HQ 9th Division to the SAFTI Military Institute.

It was established on 15 January 1992 at the former location of the Officer Cadet School in Pasir Laba Camp.

[4] In 2004, SAFWOS merged with SISPEC and the School of Infantry Weapons (SIW) to form the Specialist & Warrant Officer Institute.