• Small country
• Small population base
• No natural resources
• Multi-racial & multi-religious
• Vulnerable to military attacks, exploitation of economic, social, political / psychological weaknesses

TO DEAL WITH THESE CHALLENGES …
- Total defence capability (SAF + civilian population)
- Concept 1st introduced in 1984
- Highlight the role each Singaporean plays
- Organised to defend country

TOTAL DEFENCE
- Military Defence
o SAF to deter aggression
o Act effectively and decisively (when deterrence and diplomacy fail)
o Responsibility of NSmen, full-time NSmen and regulars in SAF
o Having capacity to meet weapons and ammunition requirements
- Psychological Defence
o Commitment 2 nation
o Confidence in nation’s future
o Have pride, patriotism and passion for country
o Protect what is ours
o Progress and prosper as nation
o Safeguard nation
- Social Defence
o Racial and religious tolerance – racial harmony
o All people are equal – regardless of race / religion
o Having social conscience to contribute (e.g. volunteer work)
- Economic Defence
o Government, business and industry organizing themselves
o Won’t break down in war / threat of war
o Factories and offices can continue work during emergencies
o Good working attitude
o Constant upgrading of skills (help Singapore stay ahead of competition)
- Civil Defence
o Provides for safety & basic needs of population (during emergencies)
o So that life can go on normally
o Rescue work, evacuation, first-aid, damage control
o Be familiar with survival and protection procedures
o Arrangements for relief services + emergency supply of critical items (blood; water; food)

“The security of our homeland depends on the total commitment of every Singaporean to stand up for Singapore. Everyone has a role to play in ensuring that Singapore continues to enjoy peace and security.” Quoted from http://www.moe.gov.sg/ccab/uniformed/doc/BRONZEANDSILVER(Oct02).doc

SHAPED LIKE HAND
- Action
- Unity and completeness
- Total Defence not possible if any aspects (‘fingers’) missing

SHAPED LIKE HOUSE
- Singapore is our homeland
- Security of homeland is safeguarded by Total Defence

THE FIVE ARROWS
- the five aspects of Total Defence
- arrows pointing upwards (in one direction) – common objective of every Singaporean (safeguard future of Singapore)

CRESENT, STARS, RED AND WHITE COLOURS
- elements from National Flag
- represent nationhood
- Total Defence brings Singapore as one people

THE LOGO
- all Singaporeans doing what they can to ensure peace and security for future
- slogan reminds us : There’s a part for everyone”.

information retrieved frm
http://www.moe.gov.sg/ccab/uniformed/doc/BRONZEANDSILVER(Oct02).doc

some parts r similar 2 the info in the notes frm the ones mc and camelia gave

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