Total Defence Day Total Defence Day is commemorated on 15 February. On this day in 1942, Singapore fell to the Japanese. It reminds us that everyone has a part to play in the Total Defence of Singapore. Total Defence is Important Total Defence is important becaue modern wars no longer involve only fighting among armies of soldiers. With advances in technology, Singapore can be weakened in many ways. Singaporeans must always be united and ready to defend their country at all times. Total Defence Logo The five arrows in the logo represent the five aspects of Total Defence: Military, Civil, Economic, Social and Psychological Defence. The arrows point in the same upward direction. This signifies concerted effort towards a common objective of safeguarding the progress and future of Singapore. The logo's outline is significant because: It is, firstly, the outline of a hand, symbolising action and representing unity and completeness. Total Defence is deficient if any of the five "fingers" is missing. Secondly, the logo is in the shape of a house, and symbolises Singapore as our homeland. With Total Defence, the security of our homeland is therefore safeguarded. The tagline "It's personal. Play your part." in its handwritten format emphasises the personal nature of and involvement in Total Defence, reminding Singaporeans that they have a part to play in the defence of Singapore. The rounder edges of the logo give it a softer feel, reflecting the personal stake in Total...

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