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 storedSingapore 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