"Total Defence" explains how every Singaporean plays a part and comes together to keep Singapore strong and resilient against all kinds of challenges and threats. Every year, we reach out to the public to help them understand what Total Defence is and what they can do to help strengthen our defence against these challenges and threats. Themed "Together We Keep Singapore Strong", the campaign in 2020 focuses on rallying the public to put Total Defence into action. Like and follow our @WeAreTotalDefence Facebook and Instagram for regular updates.

Guardians of the City II is a Total Defence strategy card game designed to help youths develop a deeper understanding of Singapore's security threats and the part we play in keeping Singapore safe and secure. The card game presents different security threats as crises and illustrates how the six pillars of Total Defence can be applied to respond to and recover from the crises. In 2020, GOTC II was revamped to include cyber-punk illustrations and maritime defence-related themes. Since 2017, GOTC II continues to be an effective tool to enhance learning and facilitate discussions on National Education and Total Defence among its players.

Launched in 2017, the We Are Total Defence Photo Challenge taps on yet another medium – photography – to raise public awareness about Total Defence. In this competition, the public is asked to convey what Total Defence means to them by capturing moments that represent various ways to put Total Defence into action.

ciNE65 is a short-film competition targeting young filmmakers to share what Singapore means to them. We hope that through these short films, Singaporeans will discover what makes Singapore home. Like and follow our @ciNE65 Facebook, Youtube and Instagram for updates.

Launched in 2007, N.E.mation! is an annual inter-school digital animation competition for students from Secondary Schools (aged 13 – 16) to express their thoughts on Total Defence. Since then, more than 18,000 participants have taken part in the competition. From 2019, we have introduced a youth category for those aged 17 to 25 so that they may also participate in the competition. Closely aligned to the Total Defence campaign, the theme for N.E.mation! 2021 is "Together We Keep Singapore Strong". Like and follow our @N.E.mation! Facebook, Youtube and Instagram for updates.

Commitment to Defence Ambassadors are a group of SAF veterans and NSmen who are able to share their experiences in past events, such as the 1964 racial riots, or military missions such as Operation Flying Eagle. The stories of their struggles and successes in the face of adversity make a great impact on the young. If you would like to engage the C2D Ambassadors, you may contact us at nexus@defence.gov.sg

National Education Facilitators are SAF officers who share their experiences in the military. They talk to students to help them better understand defence-related issues, National Service and the need for a strong and effective SAF. If you would like to hear from them, you may contact us at nexus@defence.gov.sg

Advisory Council on Community Relations in Defence has three action-based councils made up of movers and shakers across society who help reach out to employers, students, families and the grassroots to rally support for defence and National Service through ground-up activities. The three Councils are Employer and Business, Family and Community, and Educational Institutions Council.

ConnexionSG is about all things Singapore and Singaporean – from people, food, places, and activities to history, heritage and values that we've built our nation on. Through light-hearted posts, including videos and illustrations, this Facebook page is where all Singaporeans can join in discussions on different topics and current issues with implications on Singapore.

Nexus works closely with the SAF to develop the SAF National Education Curriculum as well as NE lessons for the various Route of Advancement courses in the training schools. The effective conduct of NE helps our SAF servicemen appreciate our country's vulnerabilities and challenges, what we are defending and what we must do to continue to safeguard our independence and way of life. It imbues in servicemen a sense of purpose and strengthen their Commitment to Defence and Will to Fight.

National Education Activities are curated for MINDEF/SAF personnel to raise their awareness of defence and security issues and strengthen their Commitment to Defence. These NE activities also allow MINDEF/SAF personnel to learn more about how Singapore has overcome its past challenges and gain a better understanding of how they can play a part in shaping Singapore's future.

If you are a Unit commander or NE coordinator and would like to organise NE activities for your unit, please refer to the activity list at www.sdc.com.sg/ne-programme.

The SAF National Education Award encourages and recognises SAF units for their exemplary NE efforts to deepen servicemen's commitment to Singapore and strengthen their Will to Fight.

The National Service-themed Gallery, located at NS Square, will showcase our nation's defence and NS story through personal stories of those who have gone through NS.

Do you have interesting and memorable NS stories to share? Send us your stories or pictures to nsgallery@defence.gov.sg and you might see it unfold at the Gallery!