FY2006/07 to FY2008/09 - Department of Defence

chapter 2war, in situations of disaster, emergencies andhumanitarian need, when the responsible Statedepartments do not have adequate capacity todo so.lance) capability.Light mobile capability.Conventional warfare capability.Support capability.M I L I T A R Y S T R A T E G I C C O N C E P T SThe Military Strategic Concepts describe the ways to befollowed to meet the Military Strategic Objectives. TheSANDF will use a mission-based approach to achievethe Military Strategic Objectives of the DOD. Thisapproach implies that various possible missions thatGovernment may require the SANDF to conduct areused to direct force preparation, training and exercises.M I L I T A R Y S T R A T E G I C C A P A B I L I T I E SThe strategic capabilities of the SANDF constitute themeans of the Military Strategy. These consist of the following: C4 I 3 RS (command and control, communications,computers, information, intelligence,infrastructure, reconnaissance and surveil-M I S S I O N SMissions are combinations of tasks that should be performedto achieve the Military Strategic Objectives. Themissions have been categorised in terms of probableoccurrence. It is the missions therefore, that determinethe capabilities that must be prepared, which in turnguide the allocation of resources. This will ensurefocussed preparation and performance by the DOD thatmeet Government expectations.M I L I T A R Y S T R A T E G Y I N C O N T E X TThe contextual environment is characterised by uncertaintiesand unpredictability. A flexible approach todefence planning necessitates a Military Strategy thattakes account of strategic uncertainties. Flexibility isConstitutionConstitutionalImperativesExpectations:* Domestic* Population* Parliament* Foreign...National Security StrategyEnvironmental ChangesMissionsMILITARY STRATEGIC OBJECTIVESTo Enhance andMaintain Comprehensive DefenceCapabilitiesTo Promote Peace, Securityand Stability in the Region and theContinent and the GlobeTo Support the People ofSouth Africa(Ends)MILITARY STRATEGIC CONCEPTSMission-trainedForceMission-essentialTrainingMission-based ApproachIMPLEMENTATIONMulti-rolePreparationReservesSelectiveEngagementStrategicPositioningSkills-basedCapability(Ways)MILITARY STRATEGIC CAPABILITIESLight MobileC 4 I 3 RSConventionalWarfareStrategicSupportCapabilities(Means)Figure 2.1Military Strategy in Context10D E P A R T M E N T O F D E F E N C E