1. JOINT OPERATIONS DIVISION
 Briefing to the Joint Standing Committee on Defence

2. Aim
The aim of this presentation is to brief the Joint Standing Committee on Defence (JSCD) about the requirements for their planned visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to visit members of the SANDF who are deployed there.
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3. Introduction
The need to visit the RSA Forces deployed in United Nations (UN) Operations arises from time to time
Those who need to visit the deployed RSA forces, as mentioned, for official purposes need to adhere to certain requirements before such a visit can be made
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4. Scope UN Authority Travel Documents Funding Travel Arrangements
Medical
Accommodation
Liaison/Admin Officers
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5. UN AUTHORITY Approved letter of request Aim of the visit
Objectives, requirements and expectations
Period of visit
Date of envisaged visit
Confirmation of availability of funds
Means of travel to and from DRC
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6. UN AUTHORITY
The following is required before a submission for authority to the UN can be made and needs to be made available to the C J Ops Liaison Officer at least 6 weeks prior to date of departure:
Detailed name list of the delegation that includes
ID/Force No
Title/Rank
Initials and Surname
Gender
Passport no, attach copies
Expiry date
Office and Cell No ,
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7. FUNDING
Unless otherwise instructed in writing the JSCD is responsible for the payment of the following:
Domestic travel
Flights to and form the DRC
Accommodation
Meals
Allowances
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8. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS Valid Official/Diplomatic Passport
Yellow Fever Immunisation Certificate
Valid Visa
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9. MEDICAL Yellow Fever is a World Health Organisation requirement
The DRC is a declared malaria area and the members are encouraged to go on malaria prophylaxis in accordance with the medication that is used.
Each deployment site has a medical facility that will manage EMERGENCIES
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10. MEDICAL Ensure the following:
Chronic Medication
Tabard.
Sunblock
Only drink potable water. Don’t drink from taps (budget for this)
Wear appropriate clothing to protect from the sun and mosquitos. (cap/hat)
NOTE: All medical expense is for the JSCD
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11. TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Prior to and up the port of exit – JSCD own arrangements
In country (DRC) – J Ops Div Liaison Officer
Upon return to RSA from port of entry – JSCD arrangements
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12. ACCOMMODATION
C J Ops Liaison Officer will assist in making reservations for the delegation in the DRC
Quotations in this regard will be made available to the JSCD for approval
Individual members will be responsible for the settlement of own accounts
Accommodation
Beverages
Food
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13. LIAISON OFFICER SA National Defence Force Liaison Officer:
Colonel Aubrey Tankiso Motloung
Office:
Mobile:
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14. LIAISON OFFICER (2) Joint Operations Division Liaison Officer:
Lieutenant Colonel Kim Moorcroft
Office:
Mobile:
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15. Discussion
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