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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Analyse the impact of global aspects on Southern African military related affairs

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119920	Analyse the impact of global aspects on Southern African military related affairs
ORIGINATOR
SGB Military Professional Development
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security			Sovereignty of the State
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	8
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2018-07-01	2023-06-30	SAQA 06120/18
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-06-30		2029-06-30

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard.

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

This unit standard is for officers to function at the operational level of war by developing their skills in critically assessing the impact and interrelationships of global issues on military related affairs and broaden their professional understanding of military single-service, joint and multi-national operations, the management of defence and the wider aspects of conflict.

A person credited with this unit standard is able to:

Analyse the impact of global macroeconomics on the military environment

Analyse the impact of global politics on the military environment

Analyse the impact of global information management and its systems on the South African military environment

Analyse the impact of socio-economic aspects on the Southern African military environment

Analyse the impact of global technological advancement on the military environment

The achievement of this unit standard contributes to the professional development of learners within the military single-service, joint and multi-national operations environment and provides further mobility and transportability within the field of Law, Security and Military Science. The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for a beneficial impact on national security, social and economic transformation and upliftment within the South African society.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

It is assumed that the learner has the following knowledge and skills:

Knowledge of the context of DOD and military activities - L5

Basic communication skills (report writing, presentation skills and English language proficiency) - L4

Basic analysis and research skills - L5

Security awareness - L5

Basic time management and self-management - L4

Social awareness - L4

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The range covers the role and purpose of military operations at the operational level of war in the context of the national security of South Africa. The range includes practice and culture of military operations at the operational level of war, the regulatory framework of military operations at the operational level of war, the main activities of military operations at the operational level of war, and military operations stakeholders in and outside of South Africa.

This unit standard is intended for learners who are being prepared as officers for senior appointment at the operational level of war.

The level assigned to this unit standard is appropriate as learners need to be able to exercise judgement in complex planning, design and technical functions related to military operational planning at the operational level of war. Furthermore, responsibility must be accepted for determining and achieving personal and group outcomes.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Analyse the impact of global macroeconomics on the military environment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Global macro-economics are analysed to determine their impact on the military environment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The functioning of economic systems is critically analysed to determine its impact on the military environment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The behaviour of participants in economic activities and the interaction between these participants is analysed to determine its impact on the military environment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Macro-economics objectives, macro-economics analysis and the impact of economic changes on the military industry are analysed to determine their impact on the military environment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

The role of government, fiscal and monetary policy and the Reserve Bank is analysed to determine its impact on the military environment.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Analyse the impact of global politics on the military environment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The theories and concepts of the state, the nation, the nation-state, cohesion of a nation and national interests are compared in terms of their impact on the military environment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The geo-political factors that influence regional and international security and stability are critically reviewed and consolidated to enable the prediction of possible threats to regional and international security and stability.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The four critical elements of geo-political study are compared in order to demonstrate how they impact on the military environment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Physical elements, population elements, economic elements and military elements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

The analysis of the RSA's role and position in Africa and the world is reviewed in relation to her obligations to regional and international security.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Analyse the impact of global information management on the South African military environment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The contribution of information management processes available to the operational commander, as well as their impact is reviewed in terms of Operational Level Operating Systems requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Existing information management systems are evaluated against international norms.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The Department of Defence (DOD) Strategic Approach to Information Management is reviewed in order to determine its impact on the military environment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

The strategic approach of DOD Command Management Information (CMI) is reviewed against national objectives to be able to determine its impact on the military environment.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Analyse the impact of socio-economic aspects on the Southern African military environment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The development and impact of socio-economic aspects are analysed to demonstrate their impact on the military environment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Global health aspects are analysed in order to determine the implications for the South African National Defence Force.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The global infectious disease threat is analysed to determine the implications for military and civilian operations.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Analyse the impact of global technological advancement on the military environment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The development and influence of technology is analysed to determine its influence on military doctrine and equipment and vice versa.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Global technology is analysed to determine its applicability to warfare in Africa.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The capacity to locally develop versus acquire superior technology on the international market is analysed in order to determine the advantages and disadvantages thereof.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Selected major acquisition projects are analysed to determine their technological impact on the military environment.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

The assessment will be governed by the policies and guidelines of the relevant Education and Training Quality Assuror (ETQA) that has jurisdiction over this field of learning.

The assessor will (at the very least) be accredited and have a relevant qualification or be a subject matter expert in this learning area and at least have experience in the skills specific area.

The learner can be assessed against this unit standard to obtain credits or as part of an integrated assessment for a qualification.

Internal moderation should be conducted.

External moderation should be conducted.

An assessor, accredited by the relevant ETQA, will assess the learner's competency.

Assessment procedures will be supplied by the ETQA in alignment with NSB requirements.

All assessment activities must be fair, so that all candidates have equal opportunities. Activities must be free of gender, ethnic or other bias.

Assessment and moderation procedures, activities and tools must be transparent, affordable and support development within the field, sub-field and NQF.

Questions and answers to determine theoretical knowledge are expected.

Assessment of a portfolio of evidence.

Direct observation in simulated or controlled work conditions as applicable.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Names, functions and locations of:
> Functional structures within military organisations
> Government structures (national and international)
> Stakeholders and their relation to military community

Purpose of processes and procedures of:
> Legislation
> Military operations in fulfilling mandates whilst providing a service to stakeholders

Attributes, properties, characteristics related to:
> National security concepts
> Military culture
> Stakeholders and their rights

Cause and effect, implications of:
> Threats and opportunities
> Causality of events
> The processes in providing operational planning
> Restrictions and limitations

Categories of things, processes, concepts:
> The need for a regulatory framework
> Reliability
> Timeousness
> Relevance

Procedures and techniques:
> Departmental procedures, methods and techniques
> Procedures of military practices
> Liaison protocol
> Working knowledge of the SANDF acquisition process

Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies:
> Bilateral and multilateral agreements of RSA
> Historical, political and economic overview of bi-lateral agreements, links, problems and challenges: Africa, Europe - including the Newly Independent States of the Former Soviet Union (NIS), Asia, The Middle East and the Americas
> RSA`s Foreign Policies
> RSA`s role in Regional and International Organisations and their particular mandates: [Africa (African Union (AU), Southern African Development Community (SADC), Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS), Southern African Customs Union (SACU), New Economic Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD), etc]; Science and Technology [International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Universal Postal Union (UPU), International Telecommunications Satellite Organisation (ITSO), United Nations Committee of Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), etc]; Environment (all sub-sections: marine, pollution, conservation, etc.); Social Development (humanitarian and disaster relief, migration, etc,); Peace, Security (Disarmament, nuclear & non-proliferation, etc.) the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), Non Aligned Movement (NAM), Commonwealth, Peace Missions; Democracy & Good Governance: International Crime, international terror.
> Constitution of South Africa (Bill of rights, sections relevant to defence)
> Relevant legislation relating to military community
> Departmental policies, directives and doctrine
> Relevant White Papers
> Coalitions and alliances
> Treaties and Memoranda of Understanding

Theory - rules, laws, principles:
> Military terminology
> Military culture
> Unique characteristics of military operations and military leaders and leadership
> Political systems

Relationships, systems:
> Between the constitution, legislation and military operations
> Between the state and the military
> The inter-relationship between stakeholders and the military community
> Between political aspects and influences impacting on relationships with stakeholders
> Between services (SA Army, SA Air Force, SA Navy and SA Medical Health Services)
> Between international actors

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when:

Complying with regulatory framework

Understanding and applying departmental policies and procedures

Understanding the relationships

Understanding the cycle

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community during:

Support and assistance processes

Liaison with stakeholders

The establishment of internal relationships

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when:

Following processes, procedures and protocols

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information to better understand and explain:

Information on the main functions of military operations at the operational level of war

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and language skills in the modes of oral and written persuasion when:

Complying with the regulatory framework

Applying policies and procedures

Providing descriptions, explaining, defining

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when:

Sourcing information on the legislation and policies and procedures

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation when:

Understanding military operations at the operational level of war

The relationships are explained

The mandates are discussed

The military framework is explained

The relationship between elements of the military planning cycle is explained

The relationship between stakeholders and military operations is explained

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

N/A

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

Supplementary information:

Notes to assessors:
Assessors should keep the following general principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:

Focus the assessment activities on gathering evidence in terms of the main outcome expressed in the title to ensure assessment is integrated rather than fragmented. Remember we want to declare the person competent in terms of the title. Where assessment at title level is unmanageable, then focus assessment around each specific outcome, or groups of specific outcomes. Do not focus the assessment activities on each assessment criterion. Rather make sure the assessment activities focus on outcomes and are sufficient to enable evidence to be gathered around all the assessment criteria.

At this level some errors are to be expected. Assessors must use professional judgement in evaluating competence.

Make sure evidence is gathered across the range as expressed under the title. Specific range statements under individual outcomes or assessment criteria are illustrations, from which learning programme developers can select. Assessment activities should be as close to the real performance as possible, and where simulations or role-plays are used, there should be supporting evidence to show the candidate is able to perform in the real situation.

The task of the assessor is to gather sufficient evidence, of the prescribed type and quality, as specified in this unit standard, that the candidate can achieve the outcomes again and again. This means assessors will have to judge how many repeat performances are required before they believe the performance can be reproduced.

All assessments should be conducted in line with the following well-documented principles: assessment should be appropriate, fair, manageable, integrated into work or learning, valid, and consistent. Evidence should be authentic, sufficient, and current.

Assessment of this standard can be carried out through continuous assessment throughout the course of study and specific performances assessed.

Definitions:

Operational level (of war): The level at which military and non-military sources of power are employed to accomplish military-strategic or theatre-strategic objectives through the planning, preparation, and execution of a single campaign; sometimes the same objective could be accomplished by conducting a major joint or Multi-national operation; this level of war is conducted in a given theatre of operations. (Operational Warfare by Milan Vego)

Operational art: A Component of military art principally concerned with theoretical and practical aspects of planning, preparing, conducting, and sustaining major operations and campaigns to accomplish operational and strategic objectives in a theatre. (Operational Warfare by Milan Vego)

Operational: Any theoretical or practical aspect of warfare or conflict at the operational level. (Operational Warfare by Milan Vego)

Major Operation: A series of related battles, engagements, strikes, attacks and other tactical actions sequenced and synchronised in terms of time and place, and aimed at accomplishing an operational (and sometimes strategic) objective; it could be conducted by a Single-Service, jointly or multi-nationally. (Operational Warfare by Milan Vego)

Campaign: A series of related major operations sequenced and synchronised in terms of time and place and aimed at accomplishing an military-strategic objective; it is usually conducted jointly or multi-nationally. (Operational Warfare by Milan Vego)

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Fundamental	49783	National Diploma: Joint and Multi-National Operations	Level 6	NQF Level 06	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SAS SETA

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