This exercise, taking all these aspects into consideration, could be regarded as the most successful integration of previous enemies to date. The internal environment The Army today is an average army but still by far the best in sub-Saharan Africa. A critical mass of the Army still ranks amongst the best in the world in terms of weapon systems, doctrine and combat efficiency. Within the Army an embryo does exist to build this force into a winning organisation. The transformation process is on track and resources are managed more effectively than ever before.
Internal conflict is moderate and morally acceptable.
The Army also still enjoys the relative respect of the population at large. This, however, must be balanced with an external sensitivity and an ability to conduct OOTW - serving the Nation in a collateral manner. The journey started well with the turbulent, but successful integration. It is, however, only too evident that that was the start of transformation. How to manage methods of training, recruitment, sensible affirmative action, maintenance of morale, lasting discipline, maintaining military standards while realising the Military Value System to be inclusive of all serving members.