FY2006/07 to FY2008/09 - Department of Defence
FY2006/07 to FY2008/09 - Department of Defence
FY2006/07 to FY2008/09 - Department of Defence
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chapter 2war, in situations <strong>of</strong> disaster, emergencies andhumanitarian need, when the responsible Statedepartments do not have adequate capacity <strong>to</strong>do 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 <strong>to</strong> befollowed <strong>to</strong> meet the Military Strategic Objectives. TheSANDF will use a mission-based approach <strong>to</strong> achievethe Military Strategic Objectives <strong>of</strong> the DOD. Thisapproach implies that various possible missions thatGovernment may require the SANDF <strong>to</strong> conduct areused <strong>to</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> the SANDF constitute themeans <strong>of</strong> the Military Strategy. These consist <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> tasks that should be performed<strong>to</strong> achieve the Military Strategic Objectives. Themissions have been categorised in terms <strong>of</strong> probableoccurrence. It is the missions therefore, that determinethe capabilities that must be prepared, which in turnguide the allocation <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>to</strong>defence planning necessitates a Military Strategy thattakes account <strong>of</strong> strategic uncertainties. Flexibility isConstitutionConstitutionalImperativesExpectations:* Domestic* Population* Parliament* Foreign...National Security StrategyEnvironmental ChangesMissionsMILITARY STRATEGIC OBJECTIVESTo Enhance andMaintain Comprehensive <strong>Defence</strong>CapabilitiesTo Promote Peace, Securityand Stability in the Region and theContinent and the GlobeTo Support the People <strong>of</strong>South 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