Description of Programme
The ""From Foxholes to Keyboards"" tour explores the evolution of defensive measures in Singapore across historical periods—from pre-Raffles piracy to World War II defensive emplacements. It covers the introduction of ciphers, code breakers, and communications security, leading up to present-day 6 Pillars of Total Defence and Singapore's 4G Army, with a focus on future advancements in Digital Defence.
The tour emphasizes city planning's role in maintaining social harmony and includes visually impactful elements that illustrate how defence strategies have evolved in Singapore. It provides insights into historical developments and contemporary security challenges.
Specific Learning Points:
• Labrador Park and Fort Labrador fortifications were crucial to the British Empire's naval base, highlighting Singapore's historical reliance on sea power and maritime trade.
• Singapore’s economy centres on the financial sector in the central business district, with growing concerns about cybersecurity and digital vulnerability.
• City Gallery showcases Singapore’s success through long-term planning and innovation, including Smart City initiatives and Digital Defence.
• The tour covers the evolution of defence strategies and the essential role played by the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) in ensuring national security.
Learning Objective / Total Defence Pillars
Military Defence
Digital Defence
Social Defence
Location(s)
Labrador Park, Central Business District and URA City Gallery
Partial Indoor / Mostly Outdoor
Rating
Duration
4 hrs
Session Timings
09:00 - 13:00
13:00 - 17:00
Pricing (per participant)
$40.00
Min 20 Pax
Terms and Conditions
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.
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.
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’.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.