Fact Sheet: Total Defence Day Commemoration Event

Military

Singapore Army

Visitors experienced what gave the 3G soldiers the edge in the battlefield to achieve a swift and decisive victory and learnt what they have accomplished in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) efforts. They also applied camouflage cream and tried on protective suits that are worn by the soldiers to shield them from chemical and biological agents.

Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)

Visitors viewed the latest unmanned capabilities in the sea and even underwater, watched exhilarating performances by RSN's ASSet and NDU divers, and tested their marksman skills at the MP5 range.

Republic of Singapore
Air Force (RSAF)

Visitors learned about the Air Power Generation Capabilities and Air Defence Systems at the booth, tried their hand at the Robotsystem (RBS) simulator which allowed them to have a go at firing at a virtual target and watched videos that capture the RSAF's aircraft in action.

Civil

Singapore Civil
Defence Force (SCDF)

Visitors got a close-up view of the Red Scorpion and Red Rhino, learn emergency preparedness skills such as CPR and First Aid, and took a photo with the SCDF's Fire Rescue Specialists.

Singapore Police Force (SPF)

The booth showcased the new Community Policing System (COPS) and Police Camera (POLCam), which allowed frontline resources to be more nimble, focused and responsive in fighting crime. Their display also included the Community Policing Unit (CPU) Officers in their new attire and their new bicycles. Visitors tried the new bicycle and took photographs with the unit officers.

Social

ITE College Central

The school showcased Project SENSES, an integrated community service project in which their students created useful inventions to help the lives of people with disabilities. Visitors also learned another form of communication at the booth - Braille and the Sign Language.

Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS)

Visitors found out how they could provide care and support for persons with intellectual disability at the booth. There were also works of art and handicrafts made by beneficiaries of MINDS which were sold for fundraising purposes. Visitors created and bought their own funky 'Total Defence' badge with the help of the MINDS' beneficiaries and sampled dark chocolate chip and oatmeal cookies made lovingly by beneficiaries from MINDS Bakers.

OnePeople.sg

The booth explored how the popular games and pastimes from the different communities in Singapore were played and enjoyed by all.

People's Association
Active Ageing Council

Visitors learned about the Wellness Programme and how it promoted active ageing through a series of programmes and activities that helped those aged 50 and above to stay mentally, physically and socially active.

Project Happy Feet

The booth showcased the project's milestones and activities they have organised locally and internationally to raise funds in support of education and training-related initiatives for the underprivileged youths and children in Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia and Nepal. Visitors also learned more about its signature event - the Project Happy Feet Slipper Race.

Yellow Ribbon Project

In celebration of the project's 10th anniversary, the booth sold crafts made by inmates and spread the message of second chances for ex-offenders who desire to change.

Economic

Community In Bloom

Community gardening is a collective effort by people to cultivate plants and gardens on common green areas for all to enjoy. Visitors saw how they could take up the initiative to organise, plant and maintain the gardens at the booth.

MoneySENSE

Visitors learned about money management and sign up for the free talks and workshops at the booth.

Psychological

National Heritage Board

Curating heritage programmes and presenting exhibitions to connect the past, present and future generations of Singaporeans through a shared experience, this booth featured a range of games and quizzes for visitors to better understand the Singapore story.

Singapore Discovery Centre

Visitors learned about the Total Defence message, vote for the pillar of Total Defence that best resonates with them and stand to take home a set of specially designed TD coasters.