Total Defence 2024 Happenings
Total Defence 2024 Happenings
2024 marks 40 years of Total Defence (TD40) in Singapore, since it was first
introduced in 1984. The theme for this year’s Total Defence campaign - “Together We Keep Singapore
Strong” - focuses on the many ways we can put Total Defence into action in our everyday lives.
Total Defence remains relevant to deal with the ever-evolving hybrid threats and challenges to
Singapore. These include misinformation, supply chain disruptions and food security that affect communities,
businesses and Singaporeans’ way of life.
Every Singaporean has a part to play in our daily lives to ensure that Singapore is prepared for
crises or disruptions, and that we remain resilient and united.
To mark this milestone, a new TD40 logo has been developed for the use of all Total Defence-related
activities in 2024. For more details on the TD40 logo colours and their usage, you may download the CI Guide and
Logo here.
Below are other resources on Total Defence which you may find useful for your engagement.
Total Defence 2024 Campaign Poster
The theme of the Total Defence campaign and poster is “Together We Keep
Singapore Strong” to remind us that everyone has a part to play!
This year’s posters feature what Singaporeans can do to put Total Defence in action in their
everyday lives, and how we can be more prepared during a crisis or disruption.
The posters can be downloaded here.
A black-and-white (b/w) version of the Total Defence poster is also available at the same link
above, as a Total Defence activity sheet for printing and distribution as a colouring activity.
Total Defence Day Video 2024
The Total Defence Day Video 2024 is available on our Total Defence YouTube
page.
Exercise SG Ready
The inaugural Exercise SG Ready was held at various locations across the island between 15 Feb to 29 Feb 2024 to increase Singaporeans’ readiness for crises and disruptions. The exercise simulated disruptions of power, water, food supply, digital connectivity and a civil emergency arising from wide spread cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns and drone attacks from an anonymous actor in the region.
The aim of the exercise is to get individuals, communities and businesses thinking about the question, "Are you ready for disruptions?", and to put Total Defence into action by putting in place their own contingency plans for disruptions.
Exercise SG Ready Scenario Video
As part of Exercise SG Ready, the scenario video illustrates how hybrid threats can disrupt our daily lives. It also helped set the context for the simulated disruptions that took place between 15 - 29 Feb 2024!
Watch the Exercise SG Ready Scenario Video here now!
Total Defence Organisation Table-top Exercise (TTX)
The Total Defence Organisation TTX aims to activate thinking and encourage discussion among participants on the strengths and weaknesses of their organisation’s existing Business Continuity Plan (BCP), and how their organisation can be ready and prepared for crises and disruptions.
From such discussions, we hope participants will review and strengthen their BCP, ensuring organisations are well-prepared and resilient to navigate through crises and disruptions effectively.
Interested to carry out your own Total Defence Organisation TTX? You may use the Exercise SG Ready Scenario Video as well as the facilitation materials here.
SG Ready Giving.sg Website
During times of major disruptions, it is important not to forget those in need. As part of Exercise SG Ready, Community Chest (ComChest) will be running a campaign from now till 1 November 2024 to support Total Defence. Members of the public can donate or sign up as a volunteer via the Giving.sg online platform at go.gov.sg/sgreadygiving.
Total Defence 40 Special Exhibition
Total Defence 40 Special Exhibition
Titled Total Defence for Thee!, the Special Exhibition commemorates 40 years of TD in Singapore and showcases how TD is integral to addressing threats and challenges.
The full exhibition is was held at Singapore Discovery Centre till Mar 17 2024. Roving abridged exhibitions will make appearances at public locations like SAFRA clubhouses and libraries. We have prepared two guides below for readers who are interested to visit our roving abridged exhibitions. The schedule will be updated monthly. Stay tuned!
TD40 Exhibition Roving Schedule
Download the TD40 Exhibition Roving Schedule here
Facilitation Guide for Educators
Download the Facilitation Guide for Educators here
Self-help Guide for General Public
Download the Self-help Guide for General Public here
Total Defence Sandbox
Total Defence Engagement Packages