Chapter 2 - P rogramme 1 - Department of Defence

Although FY 2007/08 presented the SA Army with
many challenges, the planned targets and outputs in
the Strategic Plan were largely achieved. The past
year is seen as a turning point for the SA Army as
it commences a new trajectory, having a firm vision
and clear concept of its renewed landward defence
requirements.
Purpose
The purpose of the Landward Defence Programme
is to provide prepared and supported landward
defence capabilities for the defence and protection
of the Republic of South Africa.
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Measurable Objective
To defend and protect the RSA by maintaining
and providing prepared and supported landward
combat forces, services and facilities that meet the
requirements of Government.
Outputs
Table 4.1 Landward Defence Programme Outputs for FY 2007/08
Strategic direction to
the Landward Defence
Programme
Details of the Landward Defence Programme
outputs are reflected in Table 4.1.
Output Performance Measure Target Actual Achievement
Allocation and management
of landward defence resources
Infantry Capability
Training capability at School
of Infantry
Landward defence policies,
strategies and plans are
implemented in respect of
landward matters
Allocated budget has been
expended as planned
Number of learners on
infantry courses
Mechanised capability 1 Number of units prepared
according to force
requirements
Full implementation 80%. Due to limited financial
resources, some services had
to be scaled down and focused
on the provision of landward
forces for peace support
operations in Africa and
limited internal deployments.
100% 100%. All allocated resources
were utilised.
12 134 learners on 234 courses 9 388 learners qualified on 194
courses.
Infantry courses were
decentralised to other Infantry
units (1 SAI Mechanised
Battalion, and 44 Parachute
Regiment in Bloemfontein).
16 courses still in progress and
the rest (24) were cancelled
due to lack of nominations.
1 x battalion 1 x mechanised battalion
(8 SAI Battalion).
1 x mechanised battalion
(1 SAI Battalion).
Achieved temporary status
during Exercise SEBOKA.
Reverted back to a lower
readiness state after the
exercise due to unavailability
and serviceability of prime
mission equipment.
1 x battalion 1 x mechanised battalion
(multi-role) (1 SAI Battalion).
Achieved temporary status.
Currently deployed in the
DRC (Operation MISTRAL).
4 x battalions (Reserves – core
growth)
1 Performance targets were adjusted to meet the requirements of the readiness level by the Chief of the SA Army.
4 x mechanised battalions.
Not all leader groups of
4 x Mech Bns could be
trained as not all Bns were
staffed in accordance with
Establishment Tables.
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