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The Numbers that matter: The SAF has three services: the Singapore Army (45,000 troops), the Republic of Singapore Air Force (8,000 troops, RSAF), and the Republic of Singapore Navy (7,000 troops, RSN). The SAF protects the interests, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Singapore from external threats.
Singapore is capable of mobilising over 252,500 reservists (also known as National Servicemen, or NSmen) in the event of national exigencies or a full-scale war.
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Total Defence (Singapore)
Total Defence is Singapore‘s whole-of-society national defence concept, based on the premise that every aspect of society contributes to the collective defence of the state.
The strategy was first introduced in 1984 and adopted from the national defence strategies of Sweden and Switzerland. It initially consisted of five key tenets; military, civil, economic, social, and psychological, with the sixth, digital, being introduced in 2019. The strategy was amplified by the government slogan: There’s A Part For Everyone, with a corresponding national song named after it when first introduced.
Total Defence Day is commemorated on 15 February annually, the day colonial Singapore surrendered to Japan in 1942 during World War II.
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The Singapore Government has justified Total Defence on several factors: the island city-state’s small size and marginal population; lack of natural resources; and a racial and religious-diverse population.[26] It states that these factors make Singapore vulnerable to threats such as international terrorism, natural disasters, pandemics and disinformation campaigns, that could result in an economic slowdown.[27]
Military defence involves heavy investment in armaments, training and equipment for the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF),[9][28] with the Singapore Government maintaining a defence budget ranked amongst the highest in the ASEAN region.[29][30] A capable armed forces is seen as a necessity to deter potential aggressors.[26] In addition to two years of national service, the onus is placed on reservist troops to maintain their physical fitness through annual individual physical proficiency tests (IPPT) and in-camp training (ICT).[31][32] Corporate companies are encouraged to create “pro-NS” policies for reservists, such as training spaces, monetary incentives and flexible working hours, and are recognised at an annual awards ceremony.[33]
Civil defence broadly refers to activities of the Singapore Police Force and Singapore Civil Defence Force to restore a sense of normalcy during a national crisis with the aid of active civilian participation.[26] Civilians are trained in first aid, urban survival, and management of blood, water and food resources.[26][34] Donating blood to national blood banks, volunteer work, and being a medical frontliner are also activities seen as contributing to civil defence.[35][36]
Economic defence relates to governmental efforts to sustain and develop Singapore’s economy, while a policy is undertaken by the government for workers to upgrade their skill sets.[37][38] The Singapore Government also stockpiles essential supplies of food, medication and personal protective equipment,[39][35] in addition to pursuing secondary supply chains, so as to offset potential disruptions.[40][41] The conservation of essential resources including water is placed under economic defence.[37][42]
Social defence stems from official policies to maintain social cohesion among Singapore’s diverse population through multiculturalism.[43][44] As part of state-backed efforts, religious leaders engage in interfaith sessions through the Inter-Religious Organisation;[45] such efforts are seen as necessary by the Singapore Government to counter non-state actors influence operations.[46] Improving relations between neighbours is also listed as part of social defence.[46][47]
Psychological defence refers to the Singapore Government’s programme to strengthen “resolve and resilience” amongst its citizens to face unexpected crises; it is also cited as necessary to combat fake news.[48] The government views psychological resilience as the bedrock of a “social compact” and seeks to emulate Finland’s example.[48] Efforts to improve mental health in Singapore is also placed under psychological defence.[49]
Digital defence refers to efforts to increase awareness of online security threats, including misinformation, cyberattacks and phishing scams.[18][50] The threat is seen as particularly acute due to the country’s “open and connected” nature and governmental plans to orientate the country around a digital economy and the Smart Nation concept.[51] All civil servants are mandated to undergo cybersecurity training, with the government also increasing audits of state infrastructure.[52]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_Defence_(Singapore)
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) are the military services of the Republic of Singapore, responsible for protecting and defending the security interests and the sovereignty of the country. A military component of the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF), the armed forces have four service branches: the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, and the Digital and Intelligence Service. An integrated force, it is one of the most capable, robust, technologically sophisticated and powerful militaries in Southeast Asia and the surrounding regions.[5] The SAF is headed by the chief of defence force, appointed by the president of Singapore, on the advice of the Cabinet.
The SAF consists of four service branches: the Singapore Army, the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), and the Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS).[6] The SAF protects the interests, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Singapore from external threats. In recent years, the SAF has also taken on a more active role in counter-terrorism efforts.[7]
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It has an approximate active strength of over 51,000 full-time personnel and is capable of mobilising over 252,500 reservists (also known as National Servicemen, or NSmen) in the event of national exigencies or a full-scale war. It also has a large pool of conscripts (also known as Full-time National Servicemen, or NSFs) in the active and reserve forces, with about 50,000 reaching military age annually.
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The SAF’s policy towards Malay people, who share religious and ethnic ties with Singapore’s largest neighbours, Malaysia and Indonesia, has been a source of controversy over the years. Malays were virtually excluded from conscription from the beginning of the draft in 1967 until 1977[39] and, after the policy was eased, were assigned mainly to serve in the Singapore Police Force and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (fire brigade), not active combat roles.[39]
In 1987, BG(NS) Lee Hsien Loong (then Second Minister for Defence) stated that “If there is a conflict, if the SAF is called to defend the homeland, we do not want to put any of our soldiers in a difficult position where his emotions for the nation may be in conflict with his religion”[40] and in The Roar of the Lion City (2007), military analyst Sean Walsh claimed that “official discrimination against the Malay population remains an open secret”.[41] The Ministry of Defence contests the charge, noting that there are “Malay pilots, commandos and air defence personnel” and stating that “the proportion of eligible Malays selected for specialist and officer training is similar to the proportion for eligible non-Malays.”[42]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Armed_Forces
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Republic of Singapore Air Force 2024
The Republic of Singapore Air Force is the air component of the Singapore Armed Forces. It was established in 1968 and has since evolved into a modern and capable air force. The RSAF’s primary mission is to protect Singapore’s airspace and safeguard the nation’s interests.
The RSAF continually invests in modernizing its capabilities through the acquisition of advanced aircraft, weapon systems, and technology. It actively explores innovative solutions to enhance its operational effectiveness and maintain a technological edge.
Republic of Singapore Air Force has 8,000 active personnel.
Currently, RSAF operates some of the most advanced aerial assets with strength of 264.
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