Chapter 2 - P rogramme 1 - Department of Defence

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“One Force” and “Core Force” concepts. In
addition, the DOD has played a significant role
in the formation of the SADC Standby Brigade
and other structures that will contribute towards
regional security.
Successful Implementation of the
Transformation Process
The transformation of the DOD is progressing
well and the Department is becoming
increasingly aligned with Government policy
on civil-military relations, transparency,
representivity, State expenditure and national
security.
STRATEGIC ISSUES
The progress made in addressing the strategic
issues to ensure readiness and sustainability is fully
Figure 1.2 Strategic Hierarchy Alignment
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Force Preparation
reported in the Accounting Officer’s report on the
financial performance of the Department.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
Among the initiatives introduced by the Government
of the Republic of South Africa, particularly
after 1999, is an integrated approach to policy
formulation, planning and implementation. The
National Planning Framework for Government
was instituted in August 2005 to give impetus to
Cabinet’s functioning with regard to policy setting,
to align policy setting with budgeting, monitoring
and reporting, and ensure cooperative governance
in all spheres of Government.
Strategic alignment with Government intent and
within the Department of Defence is achieved
through the alignment of the strategic hierarchy, as
indicated in Figure 1.2 below.
National Strategic Direction
2014
National Security Strategy
Defence Strategy
Military Strategy
Force Employment
Force Support
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