Defence Act, 2002 (Act No. 42 of 2002)Chapter 10 : Training63. Defence training institutions |
| 1) | The Minister may establish defence training institutions for purposes of providing instruction and other training for members and employees of the Department. |
| 2) | Any institution established before the commencement of this Act for purposes of providing military instruction and other training, whether under a law hereby repealed or otherwise, must be regarded as being a defence training institution established under this section. |
| 3) | The Minister must ensure that the training of members and employees of the Department promotes the objects of, and is in accordance with, the Constitution and the law, including customary international law and international agreements binding on the Republic. |
| 4) | The training of members is an essential part of force preparation and may encompass instruction at any military or tertiary institution for higher education and learning in the world, as well as practical training which must include physical training, sport, structured recreational activities and military exercises. |
| 5) | The provision and maintenance of training tools and equipment as well as the provision and maintenance of training facilities and opportunities for members of the Defence Force or other forces must be carried out under the direction of the Chief of the Defence Force or a person designated by him or her. |
| 6) | The staff of any defence training institution must be members of the Department designated by the Chief of the Defence Force. |
| 7) | The duration and description of the courses of instruction and training therein, the conditions of admission thereto, the conditions of future service required from persons who have undergone training and all matters relating to good administration and management, control and regulation of any such institution are as prescribed. |