NS

Building

Singapore's

Defence

Open Ended

What lessons can we learn from the fall of Singapore?

Fill in the Blanks

Multiple Select

How did Dr Goh overcome the challenge of not having enough volunteers joining the citizen’s army? (there may be more than 1 answer)

• Read books on military matters

• Paid people money to join the army

• Engaged military experts from other countries

• Import foreigners to join the local army

Poll

Have you spoken to a family member or heard stories about the army before?

• Yes

• No

Open Ended

What was one thing you enjoyed about NS?

Open Ended

Share one challenge of NS

Open Ended

How has NS benefitted you?

Multiple Choice

How can you put Military Defense into action?

• Our soldiers, sailors and airmen do so by keeping fit, taking their training seriously, and staying operationally ready.

• By being supportive of those who are doing their National Service or in-camp training (ICT), the public can encourage our National Servicemen and boost their morale.

• Women can also contribute directly to Military Defence by joining the SAF, or serving with the SAF Volunteer Corps.

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

The concept of a strong military has been ingrained in Singapore since it gained independence

from Malaysia in ______

• 2020

• 1965

• 1975

• 1960

Multiple Choice

All male Singaporeans and permanent residents are required to enlist into full-time NS by age __.

• 16

• 18

• 21

• 25

Multiple Choice

SAF stands for ______________________________

• Singapore Armour Forces

• Singapore Army Forces

• Singapore Armed Forces

Multiple Choice

NSFs assigned to the SAF were required to undergo _____ months of basic military training (BMT)

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Multiple Choice

NSmen are required to take the IPPT at least

------- a year.

• once

• twice

• thrice

Multiple Choice

In 1980, the Ministry of Defence introduced the _____________________ (IPPT) to keep NSmen physically fit

• Initial Physical Promotion Test

• Individual Physical Proficiency Tutor

• Individual Physical Proficiency Test

Multiple Choice

Due to urbanisation and Singapore’s limited land area, both NSFs and NSmen have been sent overseas by the SAF

• True

• False

Poll

Do you think women should join NS?

• Yes

• No

Open Ended

Justify your choice.

Open Ended

You had suffered painful physical injuries in the past. You assume that National Service will be dangerous, and you are very afraid of getting injured while serving National Service. You have heard, from friends, stories of how people attempted to avoid National Service. Some were caught but others were not. You are deciding if you should do the same and attempt to avoid National Service.

What would be your decision?

What happens to a NS defaulter?

Benjamin Davis

Local footballer Benjamin Davis has defaulted on his National Service (NS) obligations, the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) said.

"He failed to report for NS as required. He is also staying overseas without a valid Exit Permit. Mr Davis has committed offences under the Enlistment Act, and is liable upon conviction to a fine of up to $10,000 and/or imprisonment of up to 3 years.”

Let's hear what he has to say

Poll

If you were Ben Davis, would you have done the same?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Select

What are the forces in the SAF?

• Singapore Army

• Republic of Singapore Air Force

• Republic of Singapore Navy

• All of the above

Jigsaw Task

What are the roles played by the three forces in SAF?

• Army: Our Army is to deter aggression, and should deterrence fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory.

• Air Force: Our Air force will be superior in the air and decisively influence the ground and maritime battles.

• Navy: Our Navy protect our sea lines of communications and contribute to regional peace and security.

In summary...

•Each of the forces in the SAF plays a unique role.

•They complement each other in achieving their shared goal of defending Singapore against external threats. 

Multiple Choice

How many commands are there in the RSAF?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Multiple Choice

The I-HAWK is a type of ______________

• Ground Based Air Defence Systems

• Ground Defence Radar

Multiple Choice

The Endurance-class Landing Ship Tank and Formidable-class Frigate are used by the Singapore ____

• Army

• Navy

• Air Force

Multiple Select

The 2 Naval Bases are at

(*hint: there may be more than 1 answer)

• Changi

• Tampines

• Tuas

• Pasir Ris

If the Singapore Armed Forces’ role is to defend Singapore against external threats, which forces play the role of defending Singapore against internal threats?