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Total Defence Day 2008 15 Feb 08

Total Defence Day 2008 15 Feb 08. Origins of Total Defence…. Introduced on 2 Apr 84 Adapted from Swiss and Swedish experience Rationale: given our small population, we cannot maintain a regular armed forces nature of modern warfare has changed.

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Total Defence Day 2008 15 Feb 08

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  1. Total Defence Day 2008 15 Feb 08

  2. Origins of Total Defence… • Introduced on 2 Apr 84 • Adapted from Swiss and Swedish experience • Rationale: • given our small population, we cannot maintain a regular armed forces • nature of modern warfare has changed

  3. Five Aspects of Total Defence ...work together in an integrated response

  4. Total Defence Framework • Not just a defence plan that is rolled out during times of war • A comprehensive and integrated response to deal with all kinds of threats/challenges • A relevant and useful approach to tackle terrorism threat • Is about building a strong nation

  5. Total Defence Involves Everyone • Brings together government, private sector and all Singaporeans to deal with threats, crises, challenges • SARS: An example of TD in action

  6. Total Defence... • is a long-term investment • prepares our nation to deal with crises when they occur

  7. Three Examples: (1) Economic Crisis (1997) • strong economic foundation • sound policies • educated workforce • good industrial relations • adequate reserves

  8. (2) Dealing with non-conventional threats - inter-agency cooperation RSN-Coast Guard joint exercise

  9. HAZMAT team in operation at the British Council, 2001

  10. We have been building our civil defence capabilities ...preparing Singaporeans for civil emergencies

  11. Air disaster simulation exercise, May 2001

  12. 911 and the JI arrests had repercussions on our social cohesion

  13. …but we were able to talk openly about these issues

  14. (3) Tsunami disaster (2004) We were able to respond swiftly...

  15. Singapore Red Cross Society in Meulaboh

  16. Prevention, Protection, Response... What are we doing to become a “hard target” against terrorism?

  17. Stepped up security measures • Air defences on heightened alert 24 hours a day • Stricter checks on passengers and baggage • Selected ships transiting through Singapore Straits to be escorted

  18. Random armed patrols at commercial, residential and entertainment areas • Rubbish bins removed at MRT platforms • Postboxes moved outside MRT and LRT stations • Security personnel at bus interchanges and MRT stations

  19. Parking spaces in front of hotel lobbies cordoned off • Metal barricades at driveways of buildings • Chemical firms to alert police of suspicious buyers • Vehicles carrying hazardous materials to be tracked by SCDF

  20. Taxi drivers to report suspicious passengers • Simulated exercises to emphasise need for preparedness • Security measures enhanced in schools • CCTV cameras installed in streets and public areas

  21. What you can do... • Complement work of government agencies by keeping ears to the ground and eyes open • Know what to do during emergencies • Keep fit. Take NS duties seriously

  22. What you can do… • Upgrade your skills to stay relevant and employable • Understand and be sensitive to different ethnic groups • Have pride in and be loyal to Singapore

  23. Psychological resilience is key If anything happens in Singapore, …would we be able to bounce back quickly?

  24. We build resilience by… • Being aware of potential threats and challenges • Having confidence in the capabilities of the government and security agencies • Being prepared for emergencies • Drawing on how we overcome past adversities

  25. “Ultimately, it’s not the government or the civil defence or the police who are going to defeat terrorists: It’s the response of the whole society – the cohesion, the unity, the determination, the grit – that will make the difference.” • PM Lee Hsien Loong • 9 Jan 06

  26. Thank you

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