Description of Programme

Kranji War Cemetery is a significant Military heritage site - the final resting place of over 28,000 Allied military personnel who gave their lives in the defence of Malaya and Singapore in World War II. Through the tour of the cemetery and deeply moving stories, participants will gain a deeper awareness of the military units and personnel – both local and foreign – that were involved in the Battle of Singapore, and appreciate the sacrifice they made. Tour ends with a short reflection session on the need for Commitment to Defence (C2D), the Singapore Armed Forces, and Total Defence. Sites covered at Kranji War Cemetery: a. Kranji War Cemetery b. Singapore Memorial c. State Cemetery Meeting Point: Kranji War Cemetery

Learning Objective / Total Defence Pillars

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

2. Learn about the supreme sacrifice made by soldiers, sailors and airmen and their courage in war

3. Understand the human cost of war and the importance of a well-organised civil defence in a country’s defence strategy

Duration

2.5 - 3 hrs

Session Timings

Session 1: 0900 – 1130/1200 hours

Session 2: 1400 – 1630/1700 hours

Pricing (per participant)

Min/Max 20 pax: $24.00

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