Total Defence Day 2023: 5 Pillars, 10 Threats, 100 Resources

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Total Defence Day 2023: 5 Pillars, 10 Threats, 100 Resources

Total Defence Day 2023: 5 Pillars

Total Defence Day is celebrated annually on February 15th in Singapore to commemorate the fall of Singapore to the Japanese during World War II. The day is a reminder of the importance of national defence and resilience.

The five pillars of Total Defence are:

Military Defence
Civil Defence
Economic Defence
Social Defence
Psychological Defence

Total Defence Day 2023: 10 Threats

There are 10 key threats to Singapore's national security:

total defence day 2023

Terrorism
Cyber attacks
Nuclear weapons
Chemical and biological weapons
Maritime threats
Air threats
Land threats
Economic threats
Social threats
Psychological threats

Total Defence Day 2023: 100 Resources

There are over 100 resources available to help Singaporeans prepare for and respond to a national emergency. These resources include:

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)
The Singapore Police Force (SPF)
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)
The National Emergency Hotline (1800-2255555)
The SGSecure app
The Ready for Action website (www.readyforaction.sg)

How You Can Get Involved in Total Defence

There are many ways that you can get involved in Total Defence, including:

Volunteering with the SCDF, SPF, or SAF
Donating to a national defence charity
Attending a Total Defence Day event
Learning about the five pillars of Total Defence
Sharing information about Total Defence with your family and friends

Total Defence Day 2023: A Call to Action

Total Defence Day is a call to action for all Singaporeans to play their part in defending the nation. By working together, we can build a strong and resilient Singapore that is prepared to face any challenge.

Additional Resources

4 Useful Tables

Table 1: The Five Pillars of Total Defence

Pillar	Description
Military Defence	The use of military force to deter or defeat an external aggressor
Civil Defence	The protection of the public from the effects of war or other emergencies
Economic Defence	The maintenance of a strong and stable economy
Social Defence	The promotion of social cohesion and resilience
Psychological Defence	The protection of the public from psychological manipulation and exploitation

Table 2: The 10 Key Threats to Singapore's National Security

Threat	Description
Terrorism	The use of violence or the threat of violence to achieve political or religious goals
Cyber attacks	The use of computer networks to disrupt or damage a nation's critical infrastructure
Nuclear weapons	Weapons that use nuclear reactions to release massive amounts of energy
Chemical and biological weapons	Weapons that use chemicals or biological agents to cause death or illness
Maritime threats	Threats to Singapore's maritime interests, such as piracy, smuggling, and terrorism
Air threats	Threats to Singapore's airspace, such as hostile aircraft and missiles
Land threats	Threats to Singapore's land territory, such as invasion and sabotage
Economic threats	Threats to Singapore's economy, such as financial crises and trade disruptions
Social threats	Threats to Singapore's social fabric, such as racial and religious tensions
Psychological threats	Threats to Singapore's psychological well-being, such as propaganda and disinformation

Table 3: The 100 Resources Available to Help Singaporeans Prepare for and Respond to a National Emergency

Total Defence Day 2023: 5 Pillars, 10 Threats, 100 Resources

Resource	Description
Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)	Provides fire-fighting, rescue, and emergency medical services
Singapore Police Force (SPF)	Maintains law and order and investigates crimes
Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)	Defends Singapore against external threats
National Emergency Hotline (1800-2255555)	Provides information and assistance during emergencies
SGSecure app	Provides real-time alerts and updates on emergencies
Ready for Action website	Provides resources and information on how to prepare for and respond to emergencies

Table 4: Ways to Get Involved in Total Defence

Activity	Description
Volunteer with the SCDF, SPF, or SAF	Support national defence by providing essential services
Donate to a national defence charity	Provide financial support to organizations that support national defence
Attend a Total Defence Day event	Learn about Total Defence and show your support
Learn about the five pillars of Total Defence	Understand the different ways that you can contribute to Total Defence
Share information about Total Defence with your family and friends	Spread the word about Total Defence and encourage others to get involved