11 Feb 2014 (Tuesday)

30 Years of Total Defence: Because You Played A Part

TOTAL DEFENCE DAY

Food & Rationing ExerciseObjectives:1. To understand and be aware that

psychological defence is to be prepared for emergencies, e.g. during war-time

2. Survival in war-time is also about rationing the amount of basic food and water that is stored

Singapore is our homeland; this is where we belong.

•Did you know what happen today in history 72 years ago? •The Battle of Singapore was fought in the Second World War when the Empire of Japan invaded the Allied stronghold of Singapore•Singapore was the major British military base and the fighting in Singapore lasted from 8–15 February 1942.

We must preserve racial and religious harmony.

Food & Rationing Exercise

•During war-time and crisis, there is a worry that there will be shortages of food supplies so a system of rationing was introduced.•Rationing made sure that people got an equal amount of food every week.

We must uphold meritocracy and incorruptibility.

Food & Rationing Exercise

•The government was worried that as food became more scarce, prices would rise and poorer people might not be able to afford to eat.•There was also a danger that some people might hoard food, leaving none for others.

No one owes Singapore a living.

Food & Rationing Exercise

• In some countries, they learn to prepare and stock up during disasters such as hurricanes or in the event there is an epidemic. •Food security: To prevent spoilage, the supplies are rotated, with the food being eaten every six months, then restocked.

We must ourselves defend Singapore.

Food & Rationing Exercise

Appreciate what we have.

Do not waste food.

We have confidence in our future.

Food & Rationing Exercise

•WHO812 Singapore INFANTRY Regiment (SIR), an infantry battalion comprising of about 500 NSmen,

undergoing TRAINING (about 14 days) where they will undergo a rigorous defence exercise.

NOTES of ENCOURAGEMENT

NOTES of ENCOURAGEMENT•WHYSURPRISE NSmen with words of ENCOURAGEMENT and MOTIVATION when they are outfield. The notes will be sent to them along with their RATIONS.

•Address the letter to: “Soldiers of 812 SIR”

•You may use the following pointers to write to these soldiers:

1. Introduce who you are.2. What you have learnt about total defence

and how you can play a part.3. Praises / encouragement / motivational

quotes to encourage the soldiers.

• Do use your CREATIVITY to decorate or draw pictures.

NOTES of ENCOURAGEMENT