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Total Defence Day. 11 Feb 2014 (Tuesday) 30 Years of Total Defence: Because You Played A Part. Food & Rationing Exercise. Objectives: To understand and be aware that psychological defence is to be prepared for emergencies, e.g. during war-time
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Total Defence Day 11 Feb 2014 (Tuesday) 30 Years of Total Defence: Because You Played A Part
Food & Rationing Exercise Objectives: • To understand and be aware that psychological defence is to be prepared for emergencies, e.g. during war-time • 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 812 Singapore INFANTRYRegiment (SIR), an infantry battalion comprising of about 500NSmen, undergoing TRAINING(about 14 days) where they will undergo a rigorous defence exercise.
NOTES of ENCOURAGEMENT • WHY SURPRISENSmenwith words of ENCOURAGEMENTand MOTIVATIONwhen 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: • Introduce who you are. • What you have learnt about total defence and how you can play a part. • Praises / encouragement / motivational quotes to encourage the soldiers. • Do use your CREATIVITY to decorate or draw pictures.