About the MINDEF/SAF Time Capsule

To commemorate 50 years of Singapore's independence and SAF50, a MINDEF/SAF Time Capsule was commissioned and sealed at an officiating ceremony in the Ministry of Defence's (MINDEF) headquarters on 6th Aug 2015. This is the first time a Time Capsule has been commissioned in MINDEF, and its purpose is to capture and preserve the special moments of MINDEF's workforce for future generations. It will be displayed in a glass display case at level one of the MINDEF building after the officiating ceremony, to be opened during Singapore's 100th anniversary in August 2065.

Specifications

The Time Capsule is a stainless steel cylinder that measures 40cm by 150cm (diameter x height). Its lid is fastened by four tightening locks, and it is air tight. A stainless steel plate measuring 30cm by 20cm (length x breadth) is affixed to the front of the capsule with the following engraved wordings:

Contents

The Time Capsule contains items contributed by MINDEF/SAF staff and senior officials. The items include:

• MINDEF/SAF publications
• 50 high-resolution photographs of MINDEF's present surroundings
• MINDEF general orders and directives
• Commander's coins belonging to SAF Service Chiefs
• SG50 reflection cards
• Notes addressed to future senior MINDEF office holders
• Department mementos
• Department organisation charts and mission statements
• Personal dockets of servicemen
• Photographs taken during MINDEF/SAF events
• SG50/SAF50 memorabilia