Total Defence Day is commemorated on 15 February. On this day in 1942, Singapore fell to the Japanese. It reminds us that everyone has a part to play in the Total Defence of Singapore.
Total Defence is Important
Total Defence is important becaue modern wars no longer involve only fighting among armies of soldiers. With advances in technology, Singapore can be weakened in many ways. Singaporeans must always be united and ready to defend their country at all times.
Total Defence Logo
The five arrows in the logo represent the five aspects of Total Defence: Military, Civil, Economic, Social and Psychological Defence.
The arrows point in the same upward direction. This signifies concerted effort towards a common objective of safeguarding the progress and future of Singapore.
The logo's outline is significant because:
It is, firstly, the outline of a hand, symbolising action and representing unity and completeness. Total Defence is deficient if any of the five "fingers" is missing.
Secondly, the logo is in the shape of a house, and symbolises Singapore as our homeland. With Total Defence, the security of our homeland is therefore safeguarded.
The tagline "It's personal. Play your part." in its handwritten format emphasises the personal nature of and involvement in Total Defence, reminding Singaporeans that they have a part to play in the defence of Singapore. The rounder edges of the logo give it a softer feel, reflecting the personal stake in Total Defence and encouraging Singaporeans to embrace Total Defence in their daily lives.
The crescent and five stars, and the colours of red and white, are elements from the National Flag. They represent nationhood. Total Defence brings Singaporeans together as one people.
Taken as a whole, the logo symbolises all Singaporeans doing what they can in Total Defence to ensure peace and security for the future. Source
Military Defence
Civil Defence
Economic Defence
Social Defence
Psychological Defence
Defending Singapore Together
Total Defence is important to Singapore. The defence of our coutry is the responsibility of all Singaporeans. Together, the people can play a part in ensuring that Singapore continues to enjoy security and peace.
Remembering the Lost Ones
A memorial service is held on 15 February every year at the War Memorial Park. Many people attend the service held at the Memorial to remember the civilian victims of the Japanese Occupation.
Civilian War Memorial
Wartime Emergencies
Public Warning System
The Public Warning System will be used to warn of attacks from the air, land or sea, as well as natural and other man-made disasters. The table below shows what the various signals mean. It would be a good idea to memorise them.
Later at 12:05pm, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) will be sounding the “Important Message” through the island-wide network of PWS sirens. Members of the public are advised not to be alarmed by the minute-long sounding exercise. When the signal is sounded, members of the public can immediately tune in to any local FM radio stations to listen to a special info-mercial broadcast and learn more about the three PWS signals.
Click on image to hear the signal.
Click on image to hear the signal.
Click on image to hear the signal.
I Will - Commemorating Total Defence Day 2010
A to Z of Total Defence
Always be ready
Be prepared at all times
Civil Defence
Defend our Country
Economic Defence
Fight for our coutry till the end
Good times ahead
Harmony is important
I love Singapore
Just do our part
Know other races
Love our country
Military Defence
National Service
Overcome all challenges
Psychological Defence
Quality Work
Respect all religion and races
Social Defence
Total Defence
United we stand
Vigilance
Work together as a nation
X-tra hardworking
You have a part to play
Zzzz.. Sleep in peace and security
Just Because...
Total Defence Day reminds us that everyone has a part to play in the Total Defence of Singapore. Together, we can help ensure security and peace in Singapore.
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