TOTAL DEFENCE DAY
11 Feb 2014 (Tuesday)
30 Years of Total Defence:
Because You Played A Part
Food & Rationing Exercise
Objectives:
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.
Food & Rationing Exercise
• 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.
NOTES of ENCOURAGEMENT
•WHO
INFANTRY
812 Singapore
Regiment
(SIR), an infantry battalion comprising of
500 NSmen, undergoing
TRAINING (about 14 days) where they
about
will undergo a rigorous defence exercise.
NOTES of ENCOURAGEMENT
•WHY
SURPRISE NSmen with words of
ENCOURAGEMENT and
MOTIVATION when they are
outfield. The notes will be sent to
them along with their RATIONS.
NOTES of ENCOURAGEMENT
• 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 .