yes . according to the Singapore Armed Forces Act Cap 295, 10 ,
" officers of the Singapore Armed
Forces shall be appointed either by the President or by the proper
authority who or which may, without assigning any reason, cancel
any such appointment."
Appointments in the SPF are governed by the Police Force Act 24 of
2004.
Appointment of Commissioner
6. (1) Subject to subsection (2), the President may, on the advice
of the Cabinet, appoint a public officer to be the Commissioner of
Police.
(2) The President may refuse to make an appointment, or to revoke
the appointment, of the Commissioner if the President, acting in
his discretion, does not concur with the advice or recommendation
of the Cabinet.
Appointment, etc., of other police officers
7. (1) Subject to the provisions of the Constitution, a senior
police officer shall be appointed, promoted and confirmed by the
Public Service Commission or the relevant Personnel Board
established under the Constitution, as the case may be.
(2) A police officer below the rank of inspector shall
(a) be appointed by the Commissioner or a commanding officer;
and
(b) be promoted or advanced in grade by the
Commissioner.
