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The following is a list of the camps and bases of the Singapore Armed Forces.
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The following is a list of the camps and bases of the Singapore Armed Forces.
| Name | Location | Unit(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Changi Naval Base | Changi | |
| Tuas Naval Base | Tuas |
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| Name | Location | Unit(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Changi Air Base | Changi |
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| Choa Chu Kang Camp | Western Water Catchment |
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| Chong Pang Camp | Yishun |
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| Lim Chu Kang Camp II | Western Water Catchment |
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| Murai Camp | Western Water Catchment | |
| Paya Lebar Air Base | Paya Lebar |
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| Sembawang Air Base | Yishun |
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| Seletar Airport | Seletar |
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| Tengah Air Base | Tengah |
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