Defending the Island Tour

Description of Programme

The Fall of Singapore marked a pivotal event for the British Empire. The ""Defending the Island"" tour offers a poignant contrast between the horrors of war experienced by both combatants and civilians and Singapore's current prosperity. This historical perspective underscores the nation's resilience and the multifaceted strategies that ensure its continued survival, with the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) playing a pivotal role in safeguarding against potential threats.

Specific Learning Points

• The Kranji War Memorial starkly portrays the devastating impact of war through personal stories of heroism and sacrifice. This memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made for freedom and sovereignty.

• Emphasizing Singapore's self-reliance in defence, highlighting the importance of resilience and fighting spirit demonstrated during wartime.

• The extensive static defences at Labrador Park facing south underscore the importance of strategic planning and readiness for conflict.

• Seventy years later, Singapore's economic success confronts new and unforeseen challenges, emphasizing the imperative for Digital Defence and other contemporary measures. The tour encourages reflection on Singapore's journey from vulnerability to resilience, guided by the imperative to protect its future prosperity and security.

Learning Objective / Total Defence Pillars

Military Defence 

Economic Defence 

Digital Defence 

Location(s)

Kranji War Memorial, Labrador Park, Singapore River  

Outdoor

Rating

Teamwork

Physical

Guided

Duration

4 hrs

Session Timings

09:00 - 13:00

13:00 - 17:00

Pricing (per participant)

$40.00 

Min 20 Pax

Terms and Conditions

  1. Reservations are subject to availability and will be on a first-come-first-served basis. A booking/confirmation notice will be sent to the unit/department for acknowledgement once the space for the specific timing is confirmed.

  2. In the event that the unit/department cancels a booking less than 10 working days before the start date, or does not show up on the event date, a late cancellation fee will be incurred.

  3. In the event that participants arrive later than the scheduled time, the programme will still proceed according to scheduled itinerary and end at original scheduled time. There will be no ‘make up’.

  4. The programme owner reserves the right to make changes to the content, date and time of the programme, without the consent of the unit/department.

  5. Programme owner shall not be liable for claims resulting from injury or any loss of personal property to the participants, which may result due to their participation in the programme.

  6. The unit/department can submit a Fee Waiver Request Form for absentees who could not attend the NE programme on event day for compelling reasons (e.g. sick with MC, on compassionate leave, etc.) within 5 working days upon conducting the NE Activity. Fees will not be waived for absentees without compelling reasons.

  7. Units can request for one-time amendment to the booking (eg. change in number of participants, date and/or time of tour) at no cost incurred to the unit, when the amendment is made at least 10 working days before the event.

  8. Any amendment requested less than 10 working days is subject to availability. In the event that programme owner could not accede to the changes and the programme has to be cancelled, Cancellation Fees will apply.

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