Total Defence Badge Lessons - Bronze Module -

What is Total

Defence?

Introduction

Why do we need a strong defence?– So that others will not try to attack us.

Whose job is it to defend Singapore?– Every Singaporean’s!

– This is what Total Defence is about.

What are the Total Defence Badge Lessons?

Learn…– What Total Defence is

– Why it is important

– How you can play a part

Three modules– Bronze, Silver, Gold

What is Total Defence?

FIVE ASPECTSMilitary Defence

Civil Defence

Economic Defence

Social Defence

Psychological Defence

Demonstration

Five aspects of Total Defence

Two levels Macro

– The BIG picture Micro

– Your attitudes, actions & responsibilities

Military Defence

Macro level -- The BIG picture

– Commitment to defence spending

– Enables the SAF to equip and train itself

Military Defence

Micro level -- Your attitudes, actions and responsibilities

– For males… keep fit for NS and take your training seriously

– For females… be supportive!

Civil Defence

Macro level -- The BIG picture

– Provides for the safety and basic needs of Singaporeans during emergencies and wartime

– Role of the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)

Civil Defence Micro level -- Your attitudes, actions

and responsibilities

– Take part in Civil Defence exercises (e.g., water/food rationing, bomb shelter, public warning system)

– Pick up life-saving skills (e.g., fire-fighting, first aid, CPR)

Economic Defence Macro level -- The BIG picture

– Stockpile essential items (e.g., food & water) & having a system to share resources between private & public sectors

– Sound economic policies and a well-trained labour force

Economic Defence

Micro level -- Your attitudes, actions and responsibilities

– Lifelong learning

– Continual skills upgrading

Social Defence

Macro level -- The BIG picture

– Racial & religious tolerance

– Equal opportunities for all

–The spirit of volunteerism

Social Defence

Micro level -- Your attitudes, actions and responsibilities

– Show tolerance and respect for one another’s cultures, religions & lifestyles

– Show care & concern for the less fortunate

Psychological Defence

Macro level -- The BIG picture

– Our loyalty & commitment to Singapore

– Our confidence in Singapore’s future

– Our will to stand up for our rights and defend what is ours

Psychological Defence

Micro level -- Your attitudes, actions and responsibilities

– Your attachment to Singapore as home

– Take pride in being a Singaporean

– Know our history

Conclusion Hand-shaped --

Action, unity & completeness

House-shaped -- Singapore as homeland

There’s a

Part

for Everyone

Arrows pointing upwards -- Working towards progress & future of Singapore

Crescent & Stars, Red & White -- Nationhood