Singapore's Need for Defence in 1965

What challenge did Singapore face after it gained its independence?

• Lack of Citizens

• Lack of Defence System

• Poor Economy

In 1965, Singapore's defence consisted of a small force made up of _________. (Choose all correct answers.)

• 10 tanks and 5 bomber planes

• two ships and zero aircraft

• about 1000 soldiers from the first and second Infantry Regiments

Who was tasked by the Prime Minister in 1965 to set up an army to defend Singapore?

• Lee Kuan Yew

• Goh Kong Swee

• Yusof bin Ishak

How did Dr. Goh and his team decided to build the citizens' army?

• large group of part-time soldiers only

• small group of full-time soldiers only

• small group of full-time soldiers and a large group of part-time soldiers together

How did Dr. Goh address his problem of having a lack of military knowledge when he was tasked to create Singapore's army? (Choose all correct answers.)

• He read books related to military matters,

• He looked for the right people to join his team.

• He engaged military experts from other countries to help Singapore.

Both Singaporean men and women volunteered to be part-time soldiers by early 1966.

• TRUE

• FALSE

In the 1960s, there were not enough volunteers in the army because most Singaporeans were attracted by other job opportunities.

• TRUE

• FALSE

In 1967, the government passed a law requiring all medically-fit 18 year old male citizens to undergo a period of compulsory military training. This was introduced as _____________.

• National Army

• Required Service

• National Service

What were the different departments in the National Service? (Choose all correct answers.)

• Army

• People's Defence Force

• Police Force

The National Service includes Singapore citizens and permanent residents of Singapore.

• TRUE

• FALSE