1. South African SPP 2010
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South African SPP 2010
South African Defense Reserves leaders pose for a picture during a visit to Stratton Air National
Guard Base, Dec. 5, 2010.
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Maj. Gen. Roy Andersen, South African National Defense Force Reserves Chief, wished to
learn from a really expert organization, so he brought his personnel to visit the New york city
National Guard Dec. 4-6.
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2. The SANDF and the New york city National Guard have actually had a mutual relationship
through the Guard’s State Collaboration Program because 2005. The program sets up
exchanges in between the South African military and the New York State National Guard to
cultivate much better understanding through a series of bilateral occasions.
“We are aiming to eliminate the lessons you have found out, so we do not have to relearn them;
so we could do things much better, and perhaps we can recognize a couple of areas where we
think we do it better,” he said.
The six-officer delegation, which checked out websites in the Albany and New York City
locations, was especially thinking about learning about the New York Guard’s family support
and employer support programs.
“We know these are great and they work,” Andersen stated.
The South African group consisted of Brig. Gen. Susan Debbie Molefe, Director of Defense
Reserves; Rear Adm. Ernst Penzhorn, Director of Naval Reserves; Brig. Gen. Tebogo Samuel
Madumane, Director of the Air Force Reserves; Brig Gen. (Dr.) Abel Maminze, Acting Director
of the South African Armed force Health Solution Reserves; Chaplain (Col.) Masello
Mothopeng, Senior Staff Officer Reserve Force Chaplains; and Col. Brian Molefe, Deputy
Director of South African Army Reserves.
USA Military Africa was represented by Brig. Gen. Isaac G. Osborne Jr., USARAF Deputy
Commander, who is also Assistant Adjutant General of the Tennessee Army National Guard.
The visitors were excited by the proactive nature of the National Guard’s wellness assessment
process. Visiting the Guard’s state head office while a Soldiers Preparedness Inspect for the
Joint Force Head office Detachment was under means, the South Africans were impressed with
the mobile dental clinic established to correct Soldiers, troubles on the spot, Andersen stated.
“There is a great deal of energy in the relationship between the New York National Guard and
the South African military,” said Maj. Gen. Patrick Murphy, the Adjutant General of New York.
Guardsmen from the 106th Rescue Wing have actually been to South Africa as just recently as
September to train with their South African counterparts, he stated.
Bilateral check outs are an essential part of the relationship process, said Osborne.
“The SPP program is all about the sharing and teamwork of coming together for the same
source. It gives both parties a chance to get to know each various other better. This conference
enhanced the relationships between South Africa and the United States military,” stated
Osborne.
The three-day visit started Dec. 4 with instructions on subjects such as household readiness
programs, goals to keep companies supporting, New york city National Guard missions and
reintegration programs.
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3. The team checked out Stratton Air National Guard Base in Scotia, New york city, Dec. 5. The
base is residence to the 109th Airlift Wing of the New york city Air National Guard, the only wing
in the USA military that flies C-130 transport aircraft geared up with skies that allow landings on
snow or ice.
Dec. 6 the South Africans visited the New york city National Guard’s standing safety force in
New york city City, Joint Activity Force Empire Cover. The team checked the quarters of the
24th Civil Support Group, a device specifically trained to identify chemical, biological and
radiological tools. They also had an opportunity to note workers providing security at
transportation hubs in Manhattan.
The South Africans were additionally brought up to speed up on the capabilities of New york
city’s Naval Militia, which deals with the United States Coast Guard in New York Harbor.
The New York National Guard and South African National Defense Force Reserves deal with
some similar challenges, said Andersen.
Just as New york city deploys soldiers to Iraq and Afghanistan, South African reservists are
currently serving in peacekeeping objectives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan
and Burundi. South African reservists additionally do border responsibility along their nation’s
border with Zimbabwe to manage unlawful immigration, like the means New york city National
Guard forces have served along the Mexican border.
There are differences, though.
South African reservists need to serve two years on energetic responsibility, featuring one full
implementation, before going into reserve condition. This could inconvenience to sponsor, and
numerous of the South African Reserve members do not have tasks. Locating them civilian
work is an essential goal for his force, said Andersen, who is chairman of several corporate
boards in noncombatant life.
Remarkably, the South African Air Force Reserve includes an unique component of members
who bring their very own plane with them when they serve, more like the American Civil Air
Patrol than the Air National Guard or Air Force Reserves.
While the New york city Military and Air National Guard, with just over 16,000 members, are
about the exact same size as the South African Army, Air Force, and Naval Reserves, the level
of responsibility that Andersen and his team have is much higher, Murphy stated.
He and his staff do not have to handle the problems of national policy and politics that Andersen
have to manage, he discussed.
“The New York National Guard did an outstanding task by offering requested appropriate
information to the existing challenges of the South African military,” Osborne said.
To discover even more about U.S. Military Africa go to our official internet site at
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4. www.usaraf.army.mil
Official Twitter Feed: www.twitter.com/usarmyafrica
Authorities YouTube video stations: www.youtube.com/usarmyafrica
South African SSP 2010
A South African Defense Reserves policeman smiles during a see to Stratton Air National
Guard Base, Dec. 5, 2010.
New York National Guard picture
Maj. Gen. Roy Andersen, South African National Defense Force Reserves Chief, wanted to find
out from a really professional company, so he brought his staff to go to the New York National
Guard Dec. 4-6.
The SANDF and the New York National Guard have actually had a shared relationship through
the Guard’s State Collaboration Program given that 2005. The program sets up exchanges in
between the South African military and the New York State National Guard to nurture better
understanding through a series of bilateral events.
“We are looking to take away the lessons you have actually found out, so we do not need to
relearn them; so we could do things much better, and possibly we can recognize a few areas
where we think we do it better,” he stated.
The six-officer delegation, which visited sites in the Albany and New York Urban area areas,
was specifically thinking about discovering about the New York Guard’s household support and
company support programs.
“We know these are excellent and they work,” Andersen said.
The South African team included Brig. Gen. Susan Debbie Molefe, Director of Defense
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5. Reserves; Rear end Adm. Ernst Penzhorn, Director of Naval Reserves; Brig. Gen. Tebogo
Samuel Madumane, Director of the Air Force Reserves; Brig Gen. (Dr.) Abel Maminze, Acting
Director of the South African Military Health Solution Reserves; Chaplain (Col.) Masello
Mothopeng, Senior citizen Staff Policeman Reserve Force Chaplains; and Col. Brian Molefe,
Deputy Director of South African Military Reserves.
U.S. Army Africa was represented by Brig. Gen. Isaac G. Osborne Jr., USARAF Deputy Leader,
who is additionally Assistant Adjutant General of the Tennessee Army National Guard.
The site visitors were impressed by the proactive nature of the National Guard’s wellness
assessment process. Visiting the Guard’s state headquarters while a Soldiers Readiness
Examine for the Joint Force Head office Detachment was under method, the South Africans
were amazed with the mobile dental center established to deal with Soldiers, troubles on the
spot, Andersen said.
“There is a great deal of energy in the relationship in between the New York National Guard
and the South African military,” said Maj. Gen. Patrick Murphy, the Adjutant General of New
york city. Guardsmen from the 106th Rescue Wing have been to South Africa as recently as
September to train with their South African counterparts, he stated.
Bilateral check outs are a vital component of the relationship procedure, said Osborne.
“The SPP program is everything about the sharing and teamwork of coming together for the
same source. It provides both parties an opportunity to get to know each various other better.
This seminar enhanced the relationships between South Africa and the United States military,”
stated Osborne.
The three-day visit started Dec. 4 with briefings on topics such as household preparedness
programs, efforts to keep employers supportive, New York National Guard missions and
reintegration programs.
The team visited Stratton Air National Guard Base in Scotia, New york city, Dec. 5. The base is
home to the 109th Airlift Wing of the New York Air National Guard, the only wing in the USA
armed force that flies C-130 transportation aircraft equipped with skies that allow landings on
snow or ice.
Dec. 6 the South Africans went to the New york city National Guard’s standing safety force in
New York Urban area, Joint Task Force Empire Shield. The group checked the quarters of the
24th Civil Support Team, a device specially trained to identify chemical, biological and
radiological weapons. They also had a possibility to observe personnel offering safety at
transport hubs in Manhattan.
The South Africans were additionally brought up to speed up on the abilities of New York’s
Naval Militia, which deals with the United States Coastline Guard in New York Harbor.
The New york city National Guard and South African National Defense Force Reserves face
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6. some comparable difficulties, stated Andersen.
Just as New York sets up troops to Iraq and Afghanistan, South African reservists are currently
serving in peacekeeping objectives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan and
Burundi. South African reservists additionally do border task along their nation’s border with
Zimbabwe to manage unlawful immigration, similar to the means New York National Guard
forces have served along the Mexican border.
There are differences, however.
South African reservists must serve 2 years on active responsibility, consisting of one full
deployment, prior to entering reserve status. This could inconvenience to sponsor, and many of
the South African Reserve participants do not have jobs. Locating them noncombatant work is a
vital mission for his force, stated Andersen, who is chairman of a number of business boards in
civilian life.
Remarkably, the South African Air Force Reserve features a special component of members
who bring their very own aircraft with them when they serve, more like the American Civil Air
Patrol than the Air National Guard or Air Force Reserves.
While the New York Military and Air National Guard, with simply over 16,000 members, are
about the same size as the South African Army, Air Force, and Naval Reserves, the level of
duty that Andersen and his group have is much greater, Murphy said.
He and his personnel do not have to handle the issues of nationwide policy and politics that
Andersen must cope with, he explained.
“The New york city National Guard did a superior job by providing asked for appropriate info to
the existing challenges of the South African armed force,” Osborne said.
To discover even more about USA Military Africa see our official internet site at
www.usaraf.army.mil
Authorities Twitter Feed: www.twitter.com/usarmyafrica
Official YouTube video channel: www.youtube.com/usarmyafrica
More information on South African experience at :
http://southafricanexperience.com/south-african-spp-2010/
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