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Total Defence Day1stmarTotal defence day was commemorated because of two things. Firstly is because S'pore as a young nation with a small population we cannot afford to maintain a regular armed force. Secondly the nature of wars have change we no longer fight in a battlefield. Instead potential aggressors can strike in less-obvious, non-military ways.But if you think that Total Defence is a defence strategy or plan that is rolled out only during times of war, read on. Total Defence is more than that.Total Defence provides the framework for a comprehensive and integrated response to deal with all kinds of threats and challenges. Whether it is a security threat such as global terrorism, or a national crisis like SARS, Total Defence brings together all relevant government agencies, private sector organisations and all Singaporeans in a total effort to deal with threats and challenges to Singapore's continued survival and success.When Singaporeans take personal responsibility for and get involved in the defence of Singapore, they are playing their part to help keep Singapore safe and secure. A strong Total Defence will benefit not only the country but also each individual as whatever happens to Singapore will affect the lives of Singaporeans. Total defence day consist of five aspect :military defence,civil defence,economic defence,social defence and psychological defence.When we take National Service seriously, volunteer in civil defence exercises, help to keep the economy going, build strong ties with one another regardless of race and religion, and stay committed to defend the country, we are doing something in every sector of our society to strengthen Singapore's resilience as a nation. Other usuful links:http://www.totaldefence.org.sg/resourcehub/teaching_resources/2001/introtext.html
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