Social Studies
Deterrence
Citizen Armed Force 1) Due to manpower and economic constraints, Singapore could not afford a large professional army. 2) Government enlists able-bodied man to serve full time NS(national service) learning how to defend the country. 3) Help bonding as it develop a sense of loyalty, patriotism and a shared destiny for Singapore. 4) Continue to serve as Operationally Ready NS men and 3rd generation Singapore armed force(SAF). 5) Through the programmes they under refresher courses to maintain their competency in handling new weapons. 6) They learn new tactics and force maximizes with the technology to create an intelligent defence force.
Link: With capable, modern and equipped citizen armed force, Singapore become self-reliant and a force to deter any possible enemies.
Singapore’s Defence Industry 1) Build it own to ensure essential supply of weapons to its soldiers by developing and producing the latest and suitable weapons. 2) Besides saving costs and time, it prevent over reliant of weapon supplies from other countries which might not share their latest weapon.
Link: This ensure that soldiers are safe and fight effectively with the latest technology and equipment.
Total Defence 1) Includes psychological, economic, social, civil and military defence(S P E C M). 2) Prepare the nation in various ways for defending country during war or emergency during peace time. 3) SD is ability for all Singaporeans to live harmoniously. 4) PD is the sense of commitment that we have towards the nation. 5) ED is the ability of the businesses and industry to function even during emergencies. 6) CD is the ability to safeguard the lives and properties of civilians. 7) MD is the ability of armed force to withstand aggression. 8) Whole nation is involved. 9) Prevent enemy from attacking showing that all Singaporeans are prepared. 10) Telling enemy that having war with Singapore is counter productive.
Citizen Armed Force 1) Due to manpower and economic constraints, Singapore could not afford a large professional army. 2) Government enlists able-bodied man to serve full time NS(national service) learning how to defend the country. 3) Help bonding as it develop a sense of loyalty, patriotism and a shared destiny for Singapore. 4) Continue to serve as Operationally Ready NS men and 3rd generation Singapore armed force(SAF). 5) Through the programmes they under refresher courses to maintain their competency in handling new weapons. 6) They learn new tactics and force maximizes with the technology to create an intelligent defence force.
Link: With capable, modern and equipped citizen armed force, Singapore become self-reliant and a force to deter any possible enemies.
Singapore’s Defence Industry 1) Build it own to ensure essential supply of weapons to its soldiers by developing and producing the latest and suitable weapons. 2) Besides saving costs and time, it prevent over reliant of weapon supplies from other countries which might not share their latest weapon.
Link: This ensure that soldiers are safe and fight effectively with the latest technology and equipment.
Total Defence 1) Includes psychological, economic, social, civil and military defence(S P E C M). 2) Prepare the nation in various ways for defending country during war or emergency during peace time. 3) SD is ability for all Singaporeans to live harmoniously. 4) PD is the sense of commitment that we have towards the nation. 5) ED is the ability of the businesses and industry to function even during emergencies. 6) CD is the ability to safeguard the lives and properties of civilians. 7) MD is the ability of armed force to withstand aggression. 8) Whole nation is involved. 9) Prevent enemy from attacking showing that all Singaporeans are prepared. 10) Telling enemy that having war with Singapore is counter productive.