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Table 5.1 Air Defence Programme Outputs for FY 2007/08 (continued)
Output Performance Measure Annual Target
Actual Achievement /
Comments
Engineering support capability Degree of compliance with
100% 66% achieved. The resignation
all System Group internal
of engineers was a major
engineering requirements
cause for concern, heavily
impacting on the ability to
perform the work required.
Three uniformed engineers
resigned in the last quarter,
with a total of 16 during
the past year (out of 60).
Additional management
interventions have been
implemented which are
aimed at increasing the
inflow of personnel
(amendments to selection
and recruitment policies, as
well as performance review
processes), in an attempt
to counteract the outflow
of personnel. The national
demand for engineers remains
high and retaining engineers
therefore remains a challenge.
Operational support and Effectiveness of aircraft
100% 71% achieved. Implementation
information systems systems information
in certain areas still in
management
process. Slow progress due
to manpower shortages.
Management is intervening to
ensure optimised utilisation of
system and data integrity.
Support process integration Effectiveness of aircraft
100% 60% achieved. The Technical
systems policies and
Process Integration Section
procedures
is less than 50% staffed.
The lack of manpower is
hampering finalisation of
processes and procedures
required to ensure an effective
system. Approval of proposed
posts is anticipated.
Air Defence Programme: Planned Exercises
Details of the Air Defence Programme’s planned exercises are shown in Table 5.2.
Table 5.2 Air Defence Programme: Planned Exercises for FY 2007/08
Exercise (Name and Type) Actual Achievement
Air capability demonstration The biannual air capability demonstration were held
successfully at Roodewal bombing range on 4 April and
13 September 2007. Air power presentations were given,
followed by the demonstrations. The demonstrations were well
attended by decision-makers, opinion-formers, captains of
industry and representatives of the Executive National Security
Programme courses at the SA National Defence College.
Electronic Warfare Camp A very successful Electronic Warfare Camp was held over
the period 6 to 24 August 2007. All objectives set for the
camp were achieved. The standard operating procedures for
operating in this environment were tested and remain valid.
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