Chapter 2 - P rogramme 1 - Department of Defence

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period 12 to 17 October 2007 and representatives from the following countries participated: South
Africa, Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Swaziland,
Tanzania, UK, USA, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Preparations have been initiated for South Africa to host the International Chiefs of Chaplains
conference during March 2009.
A Chaplain Service support plan has been developed for SANDF Defence Attachés and their families.
The plan will be implemented in FY 2008/09.
A guidebook on Integrated Waste Management in the Military was developed and published as
a joint project of the Environmental Security Working Group (ESWG), under the auspices of the
South African-United States of America Defence Committee, for implementation in the DOD. The
DOD furthermore participated in an international workshop in Botswana on the implementation of
environmental considerations in military operations following the publication of a joint guide document
in this regard.
The Reserves participated in international parades and tattoos, with the maintenance of high standards.
Highlights include the Moscow Tattoo (Transvaal Scottish) and firing of a salute at the Tower of
London (Transvaal Horse Artillery).
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| Appendix B- DOD Defence Diplomacy Report - FY 2007/08 |