INTEROPERABILITY AND STANDARDISATION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY

Authors

  • J. De Waal Department of Engineering and Technology Management, University of Pretoria
  • A.J. Buys Department of Engineering and Technology Management, University of Pretoria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/18-1-140

Abstract

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The political changes in South Africa have extended its international obligations by actively involving it in the social wellbeing of troubled African states. Under the auspices of the United Nations, this role is manifested in peacekeeping operations and other standard international practices. The ability of African allied forces to train, exercise, and operate efficiently, effectively, and economically together depends on the interoperability of their operational procedures, doctrine, administration, materiel and technology. This implies that all parties must have the same interpretation of

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Published

2011-11-05

How to Cite

De Waal, J., & Buys, A. (2011). INTEROPERABILITY AND STANDARDISATION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 18(1). https://doi.org/10.7166/18-1-140

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 1 (2007)

Section

General Articles

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