1. PRESENTATION TO PCD ON SUPPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE TO TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY VETERANS

2. SUPPORT TO DEPT OF MIL VETS AIM To indicate to the PCD the support that the Department of Defence provides to the Department of Military Veterans

3. SUPPORT TO DEPT OF MIL VETS In 2010 the Ministry of Defence was expanded to include a Department of Military veterans. It was initially managed as sub-program inside the Department of Defence, utilising the systems and resources of the DOD. The establishment of the Dept of Mil Vets was finalised in 2013 and it migrated to become an independent department with its own systems, resources, plans and reporting mechanisms. The DOD continued to support the Dept of Mil Vets where capacity was insufficient. Background

4. SUPPORT TO DEPT OF MIL VETS The current support is done on the basis of formal service level agreements between the 2 Departments. The different kinds of support to the Department of Military Veterans is discussed below. Background

5. SUPPORT TO DEPT OF MIL VETS SAMHS (HEALTH SERVICES SUPPORT) Total Strength Outpatient Consultations Hospital Admissions Clinical Imaging Main Members 12 289 (REGISTERED) 12 2645141367 Dependants92 (REGISTERED) 225102 Total Strength Laboratory Tests Pharmacy Dispensed (Prescriptions) Dental Visits Main Members 12 28934673430602 Dependants92644714 Costs Incurred = RM20 (FY 14/15)

6. SUPPORT TO DEPT OF MIL VETS Department of Military Veterans operate their own personnel information system. One member have been seconded by the DOD to Department of Military Veterans to support supply chain management. No requests from Department of Military Veterans for Military/Medal parades in the last 2 years. No Memorial Services from a Mil Vet specific request. No costs incurred for specific support to Department of Military Veterans. Human Resources

7. SUPPORT TO DEPT OF MIL VETS The management of the Auction Centres (Centurion and Wingfield) to be transferred to the Department of Military Veterans as soon as the Veterans Department is capacitated. The disposal initiative is not finalised. Logistics

8. SUPPORT TO DEPT OF MIL VETS The DOD does a Transfer Payment of allocated Budget to Department of Military Veterans Transfer amount: RM504,160 No other support in terms of the Finance Function. Financial Management

9. SUPPORT TO DEPT OF MIL VETS Department of Military Veterans was a Client of the Central Procurement Centre Thaba Tshwane. During FY 14/15 procurement was executed by the Department of Military Veterans through own established system and processes. Seconded individual to support the strengthening of the supply chain management Procurement Services

10. SUPPORT TO DEPT OF MIL VETS The draft MOU between DOD and DMV of 2013 states that disposal of commodities shall be designated as one of the areas earmarked for commercial participation of military veterans. In Light of the above, the following factors are being considered for the military veterans participation: Registered military veterans cooperatives are given work packages on disposal projects. Disposal of Defence Materiel

11. SUPPORT TO DEPT OF MIL VETS Criterion to be developed in conjunction with Armscor to ensure compliance. Limited participation to only the disposal of commercial equipment Include commercial and military specific components. The required capacity, competency levels and permits will have to be attained. Disposal of Defence Materiel

12. SUPPORT TO DEPT OF MIL VETS Identify military veterans cooperatives that can be paired with private (technically competent) companies in a mandatory technology and skills transfer program. Migration of capability from the company to the cooperatives must be built into the contract and aligned with delivery period. Create incubation program for identified cooperatives and dedicated resources to fast-track capability development. Device a method of ensuring funds (a portion thereof)generated from disposal are channelled towards DMV programs. Disposal of Defence Materiel

13. SUPPORT TO DEPT OF MIL VETS Conclusion Department of Military Veterans is an independent Department under MODMV. The support required from Department of Defence has diminished as the Department of Military Veterans capacitated its organisation and matured its processes.

14. SUPPORT TO DEPT OF MIL VETS DISCUSSION Dir Strat /2015/Mil Vets Presentation PCD Jun 15