Programme Highlights
Total Defence Quest
Kick off Day 1 of the forum with an exciting activity in an “Amazing Race” format, where teams of will travel on foot to landmarks and historical points of interest in Singapore to learn about the Total Defence (TD) pillars and take part in activities that help them better understand the role each citizen must play to maintain our nation’s peace and sovereignty. Participants will also get to taste and consume field rations as part of the activities! |
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Army Camp Experience
In partnership with MINDEF, participants will get an exclusive visit to Seletar Camp and will have the opportunity to go through interactive activities to have a more tangible and hands-on experience in the domain of Military Defence. The programme hopes to foster better understanding of the importance of Military Defence in maintaining Singapore's strength, security, and peace, and the role communities can play in supporting this pillar. Activities include equipment demonstrations, army vehicle experiences and equipment try-outs! |
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Total Defence Table-Top-Exercise (TTX) and Sandbox with NEXUS
Go through a Total Defence TTX led by our partners from Nexus and our Polytechnic Forum facilitators and engage in discussions on how you and your community can be ready and prepared for crises and disruptions. Other Interactive activities:
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Community Action ProjectForum participants will head out to community spaces to engage residents on the ground to spread awareness of Total Defence and get them to pledge towards Total Defence via SAFRA’s I Pledge Total Defence campaign website https://ipledgetd.sg/ 
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Learning JourneysParticipants will have the opportunity to go on learning journeys to places relevant to their respective sub-themes to allow them to experience first-hand how organisations and activities on the ground contribute to Singapore’s Total Defence. |
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Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) Fire Stations
Rationale: Participants will have the opportunity to explore the part SCDF plays in Singapore’s emergency preparedness and recovery from emergencies. Experiences:
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Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore
Rationale: Participants will have the opportunity to get an exclusive look into Singapore’s cutting-edge maritime industry and explore its potential, possibilities and how it impacts Singapore’s economy. Experiences:
Nippon Koi Farm
Rationale: The learning journey will focus on sustainability and “30 by 30” narratives, with the farm diversifying into aquaponics and food fish. Participants will get to see first-hand the challenges of running a farm and how it impacts food security in Singapore. Experiences:
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Harmony in Diversity Gallery
Rationale: Participants will get to understand more about religious harmony issues in Singapore, experience actual historical sites where incidents happened and obtain better perspective though dialogue on how these impact Singapore’s Social Defence. Experiences:
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Centre for Strategic InfoComm Technologies (CSIT)
Rationale: Participants will get to understand how CSIT, a technical agency in the Ministry of Defence, harnesses cutting-edge digital technologies to meet Singapore’s security needs and how it contributes to the nation’s Digital Defence. Experiences:
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Internal Security Department (ISD) Heritage Centre
Rationale: Through understanding Singapore’s historical crises and real case studies, participants will develop clarity on the importance of the resolve to stand up for Singapore when pressured by forces that undermine our national interests, and the fighting spirit to press on and overcome crises together. Experiences:
Battlebox
Rationale: The participants will have the opportunity to experience the actual World War II bunker where the British made key decisions resulting in the surrender of Singapore to the Japanese. Through this historical context, participants can learn what is at stake and what we must do to ensure our continued security, survival, and success. Experiences:
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