Description of Programme

In this unique tour, hear about the true story and origins of Konfrontasi and its impact on Singapore. Understand how our local military units, 1 SIR and 2 SIR, were deployed to defend against, and actively seek out, Indonesian infiltrators. Gain an insight into Operation Claret, terrorist campaigns and black operations designed to destabilise society. From the experience of confrontation with Indonesia, gain an appreciation of the important factors that impact the outcome of battles and, in turn, understand the need for Commitment to Defence (C2D), the Singapore Armed Forces, and Total Defence. This programme includes competitive trivia quiz and amazing race. Sites covered: a. MacDonald House b. Konfrontasi Memorial c. Konfrontasi exhibition in Battlebox d. Fort Gate e. Keramat Iskandar Shah f. Friezes at Fort Canning Hill Meeting Point: Dhoby Ghaut MRT Exit B

Learning Objective / Total Defence Pillars

1. Total Defence (Military, Social and Psychological Defence & Singapore Military History

2. Learn the true story behind the origins of Konfrontasi and its human impact on Singapore society

3. Gain an insight into Operation Claret, terrorist campaigns and black operations designed to destabilise society

Duration

3 hrs

Session Timings

Session 1: 0900 – 1200 hours

Session 2: 1300 – 1600 hours

Pricing (per participant)

Min/Max 20 pax: $28.00

Terms and Conditions

Amendments
a. The units will be allowed to make a one-time amendment to their booking, to be communicated to SHC in writing at least ten working days before the conduct of the NE Activity.

b. If the units submit an amendment to their booking less than ten working days before the conduct of the NE Activity, they will be charged an amendment fee.

Absentees
a. SHC will charge the full amount per participant who is absent from the NE Activity without any valid reason.

b. The charges will be waived in full for absent participants with a valid reason, subject to a maximum of 10 per cent of the agreed number of participants.

c. The following valid reasons for absenteeism are:
c.i. Submit a valid medical certificate or relevant medical documentation, or
c.ii. Furnish certain compelling reasons which are unrelated to work commitments, such as compassionate leave

d. Relevant documentation must be provided within 5 working days of the completion of the NE Activity.

Cancellation
a. In the event that units request cancellation of confirmed NE Activities, SHC may impose cancellation charges on these units, if a cancellation notice is not received (in writing) at least 10 working days prior to the confirmed date of the Activity. The cancellation charges will be as follows:

Cancellation notice (No. of Working Days) before confirmed date of NE Activity and maximum cancellation charges:
Less than 10 working days' notice - 10% of total fees for all participants
Less than 2 working days' notice - 50% of total fess for all participants
Less than 1 working days' notice - 100% of total fees