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SA Army Uniform Status Presented by: Maj Gen Sean Stratford CD Force Structure Supported by ASSO General Commodities Lt Col R. Wylbacht 07 June 2023 BACKGROUND (14) Camouflage textile and uniform design Military land forces are required
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SA Army
Uniform Status Presented by:
Maj Gen Sean Stratford
CD Force Structure
Supported by A/SSO General Commodities”
Lt Col R. Wylbacht
07 June 2023<br>
Uniform Status Presented by:
Maj Gen Sean Stratford
CD Force Structure
Supported by A/SSO General Commodities”
Lt Col R. Wylbacht
07 June 2023<br>
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BACKGROUND (1/4) Camouflage textile and uniform design
Military land forces are required to move, live, survive and operate in friendly and hostile environments
The activities of the soldier ranges from swift walking on foot carrying heavy sustainment to no motion or limited motion during covert reconnaissance operation. The uniform they wear must offer necessary comfort and survival in both extreme operational environment 2<br>
Military land forces are required to move, live, survive and operate in friendly and hostile environments
The activities of the soldier ranges from swift walking on foot carrying heavy sustainment to no motion or limited motion during covert reconnaissance operation. The uniform they wear must offer necessary comfort and survival in both extreme operational environment 2<br>
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BACKGROUND (2/4) The SA Army fabric requirement for the cut make and trim of uniform to support its operational effectiveness must include the following functionalities:
Protection against the elements (weather conditions – hot or cold)
Fabric composition must constitute a 65% cotton and 35% polyester combination
Must insulate during cold weather
Must be UV protective during strong sunlight
Must be air permeable during hot tropical climates
Must be protective against insect bites
Must not shrink and/or degrade over a short timeperiod 3<br>
Protection against the elements (weather conditions – hot or cold)
Fabric composition must constitute a 65% cotton and 35% polyester combination
Must insulate during cold weather
Must be UV protective during strong sunlight
Must be air permeable during hot tropical climates
Must be protective against insect bites
Must not shrink and/or degrade over a short timeperiod 3<br>
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BACKGROUND (3/4) In a nut-shell the uniform must:
Provide protection against battlefield threats – provide cover and concealment.
Lightweight – in same breath – limit detectability and provide protection against elements.
High Durability – “stand the test of time”.
Maintainable:
Must maintain its shape without the need to be ironed
Must be colour and not fade during its life cycle
Must not degrade when stored for many years
The material and dyes must be readily available in the country
Must be repairable
Must be affordable
Comfort – Accommodate all benders 4<br>
Provide protection against battlefield threats – provide cover and concealment.
Lightweight – in same breath – limit detectability and provide protection against elements.
High Durability – “stand the test of time”.
Maintainable:
Must maintain its shape without the need to be ironed
Must be colour and not fade during its life cycle
Must not degrade when stored for many years
The material and dyes must be readily available in the country
Must be repairable
Must be affordable
Comfort – Accommodate all benders 4<br>
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BACKGROUND (4/4) Boots
The SA Army soldier is currently issued with two pairs of Combat boots with an expected duration of life of two years.
This current issue has been used since 2002.
The Army has deployed with the boots for external and internal operations while the boots is also used for daily operations. The boots were found to have series of failures which differed depending on area of operations. 5<br>
The SA Army soldier is currently issued with two pairs of Combat boots with an expected duration of life of two years.
This current issue has been used since 2002.
The Army has deployed with the boots for external and internal operations while the boots is also used for daily operations. The boots were found to have series of failures which differed depending on area of operations. 5<br>
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AIM 6 To present the progress regarding the uniform and boots to the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans.
Footnote: Uniform include: NSD, current camouflage and new camouflage.<br>
Footnote: Uniform include: NSD, current camouflage and new camouflage.<br>
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SCOPE Current Camouflage uniform and boots
Challenges
Availability and Quality
Shortages
New Camouflage uniform as developed by CSIR
Way forward
New Service dress
Current status
Way forward
Conclusion 7<br>
Challenges
Availability and Quality
Shortages
New Camouflage uniform as developed by CSIR
Way forward
New Service dress
Current status
Way forward
Conclusion 7<br>
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CURRENT CAMOUFLAGE UNIFORM AND BOOTS (1/9) 8 Challenges
The fabric has also become a problem for the SA Army as it is exploited by the citizens of South Africa, using it as a fashion cloth in their clothing designs thus tarnishing the image of the SA Army
The camouflage uniform has recently become a commodity amongst hunters and military collectors as it became available for sale on Ebay, an online commercial platform.<br>
The fabric has also become a problem for the SA Army as it is exploited by the citizens of South Africa, using it as a fashion cloth in their clothing designs thus tarnishing the image of the SA Army
The camouflage uniform has recently become a commodity amongst hunters and military collectors as it became available for sale on Ebay, an online commercial platform.<br>
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CAMOUFLAGE UNIFORM AND BOOTS (2/9) 9 Challenges (continue)
Further challenges experienced with the current standard of camouflage textile are the following:
In the right conditions (semi-desert and subtropical regions) the uniform can become weighty and bulky. It can cause discomfort to the SA Army soldiers. It hampers movement during foot patrols especially when the soldier perspires extensively. When washed the textile takes too long to dry.
The current performance specifications make the textile heavy, losing its colour prior to the uniform reaching its life cycle.<br>
Further challenges experienced with the current standard of camouflage textile are the following:
In the right conditions (semi-desert and subtropical regions) the uniform can become weighty and bulky. It can cause discomfort to the SA Army soldiers. It hampers movement during foot patrols especially when the soldier perspires extensively. When washed the textile takes too long to dry.
The current performance specifications make the textile heavy, losing its colour prior to the uniform reaching its life cycle.<br>
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CAMOUFLAGE UNIFORM AND BOOTS (3/9) Challenges. The main issues with the boots point to the material used in the construction. The main failures of the boots are as follows:
Poor water proofing
Hardening of the leather when dried after getting wet
Leather does not breathe
The leather does not dry quickly
The outer stiches fail resulting with the lower sole coming apart
The inner stiches rot resulting with upper detaching from sole
The nails on the heel fall off resulting with the in heel detaching from the lower soles
Wearing of the boots for extended periods results in fatigue of the feet 10<br>
Poor water proofing
Hardening of the leather when dried after getting wet
Leather does not breathe
The leather does not dry quickly
The outer stiches fail resulting with the lower sole coming apart
The inner stiches rot resulting with upper detaching from sole
The nails on the heel fall off resulting with the in heel detaching from the lower soles
Wearing of the boots for extended periods results in fatigue of the feet 10<br>
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CAMOUFLAGE UNIFORM AND BOOTS (4/9) Availability and quality. The following quantities are available at Depot level, quality ito colour fading and workmanship will only be known once it is issued and worn by the members
Trousers. 31 000
Long Sleeve Shirt. 25 293
Short Sleeve Shirt. 34 669
Jacket Cold Weather. 10 472
Coveralls. 27 505 – used especially by Technical and MSDS members.
Boots (brown). 953 pairs
Challenge/Interpretation: Numbers reflected are high but, either to small or to big. These uniforms were procured pre – 2012, accommodating bigger build members of whom many have exited the SANDF. Current procurement is based on the “popular” sizes and in the case of CSIR providing new camouflage, individuals are even measured to ensure limited wastage.
Further, there is a tailor capability re-sizing these garments to reduce wastage. 3 members working on the project with the intention to expand this capability. 11<br>
Trousers. 31 000
Long Sleeve Shirt. 25 293
Short Sleeve Shirt. 34 669
Jacket Cold Weather. 10 472
Coveralls. 27 505 – used especially by Technical and MSDS members.
Boots (brown). 953 pairs
Challenge/Interpretation: Numbers reflected are high but, either to small or to big. These uniforms were procured pre – 2012, accommodating bigger build members of whom many have exited the SANDF. Current procurement is based on the “popular” sizes and in the case of CSIR providing new camouflage, individuals are even measured to ensure limited wastage.
Further, there is a tailor capability re-sizing these garments to reduce wastage. 3 members working on the project with the intention to expand this capability. 11<br>
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CAMOUFLAGE UNIFORM AND BOOTS (5/9) 12 In process to procure 2 900 pairs of boots and 1750 sets of uniform consisting of trousers, long sleeve shirts, short sleeve shirts and jackets cold weather.
Still enough textile available in the Depot to CMT 2284 sets of uniform, but requires funding to continue.
Priority 1 is to cloth MSDS and provide limited support for Force Employment requirements.
Shortages
Require additional funding for CMT for textile available in depot.
Current camouflage uniform will be sustained until the wearer trial is approved and roll out can be implemented with the required funding.<br>
Still enough textile available in the Depot to CMT 2284 sets of uniform, but requires funding to continue.
Priority 1 is to cloth MSDS and provide limited support for Force Employment requirements.
Shortages
Require additional funding for CMT for textile available in depot.
Current camouflage uniform will be sustained until the wearer trial is approved and roll out can be implemented with the required funding.<br>
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CAMOUFLAGE UNIFORM AND BOOTS (6/9) 13 Waxy Combat Boot<br>
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NEW CAMOUFLAGE UNIFORM AND BOOTS (7/9) 14 Way forward
R&D to improve textile, uniform and boots in conjunction with CSIR.
Textile currently being imported, but 2 000m is in process of being locally woven.
Wearer trial groupings are already identified (MCC, ACC, WO Council, CASSM, Op MISTRAL, Op VIKELA, Op CORONA, Special Forces, members from the SA Army MSDS Intake 2024, OC’s, Cpln’s and RSM’s and members from SA Army HQ Unit
85 sets already manufactured including boots.
Funded from an internal allocation of Rm20 from the SA Army and Rm122 from the DPBEC funds received in October 2022.
Total of 6 719 wearer trial participants.
Role out for wearer trials to start end July 2023 with 10 SAI Bn/QRF/TIU, followed by 4 and 14 SAI Bn.<br>
R&D to improve textile, uniform and boots in conjunction with CSIR.
Textile currently being imported, but 2 000m is in process of being locally woven.
Wearer trial groupings are already identified (MCC, ACC, WO Council, CASSM, Op MISTRAL, Op VIKELA, Op CORONA, Special Forces, members from the SA Army MSDS Intake 2024, OC’s, Cpln’s and RSM’s and members from SA Army HQ Unit
85 sets already manufactured including boots.
Funded from an internal allocation of Rm20 from the SA Army and Rm122 from the DPBEC funds received in October 2022.
Total of 6 719 wearer trial participants.
Role out for wearer trials to start end July 2023 with 10 SAI Bn/QRF/TIU, followed by 4 and 14 SAI Bn.<br>
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CAMOUFLAGE UNIFORM AND BOOTS (8/9) 15 Way forward (continue)
Still in wearer trial phase for uniform only.
One (1) year wearer trial from issue to 10 SAI Bn, TIU and QRF
Possible roll out only projected for fourth quarter of FY 2025/26
Wearer trial ends in the second quarter of FY 2024/25.
Collection, analysis and presentation of data in third quarter FY 2024/25.
Require funds on Folio 02 by November ¹ in FY 2024/25 to procure of textile.
Funds to be available on Folio 02 by May 2025 to continue with CMT of uniform in FY 2025/26.
¹ Ideal situation would be a full allocation start of FY 24/25 for the purchase of textile.<br>
Still in wearer trial phase for uniform only.
One (1) year wearer trial from issue to 10 SAI Bn, TIU and QRF
Possible roll out only projected for fourth quarter of FY 2025/26
Wearer trial ends in the second quarter of FY 2024/25.
Collection, analysis and presentation of data in third quarter FY 2024/25.
Require funds on Folio 02 by November ¹ in FY 2024/25 to procure of textile.
Funds to be available on Folio 02 by May 2025 to continue with CMT of uniform in FY 2025/26.
¹ Ideal situation would be a full allocation start of FY 24/25 for the purchase of textile.<br>
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CAMOUFLAGE UNIFORM AND BOOTS (9/9) 16 Way forward (continue)
Possible roll out only projected for fourth quarter of FY 2025/26 (continue)
Costing for full roll out amounts to R3 032 484 416.97 (SA Army members only including individual equipment and textile). SA Army strength of 55 173 based on current establishment tables including reserves.
Costing for full roll out amounts to R3 302 843 433.31(SANDF members including individual equipment and textile). Includes uniform for SAN, SA Air Force and SAMHS.<br>
Possible roll out only projected for fourth quarter of FY 2025/26 (continue)
Costing for full roll out amounts to R3 032 484 416.97 (SA Army members only including individual equipment and textile). SA Army strength of 55 173 based on current establishment tables including reserves.
Costing for full roll out amounts to R3 302 843 433.31(SANDF members including individual equipment and textile). Includes uniform for SAN, SA Air Force and SAMHS.<br>
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NEW SERVICE DRESS (1/3) 17 Current status
Textile. Available textile is only enough for the current orders ito slacks, skirts, trousers, long sleeve shirts, short sleeve shirts, summer ceremonial jacket for men.
Garments available
Long Sleeve Ceremonial Jacket (Male). 7 000
Long Sleeve Ceremonial Jacket (Female). 6 190
Summer Ceremonial Jacket (Female). 6 000
Jacket Cold Weather (Male). 6 000
Jacket Cold Weather (Male). 5 000
Garments in process of being procured
Slacks
Skirts
Trousers
Summer Ceremonial Jacket (Male)<br>
Textile. Available textile is only enough for the current orders ito slacks, skirts, trousers, long sleeve shirts, short sleeve shirts, summer ceremonial jacket for men.
Garments available
Long Sleeve Ceremonial Jacket (Male). 7 000
Long Sleeve Ceremonial Jacket (Female). 6 190
Summer Ceremonial Jacket (Female). 6 000
Jacket Cold Weather (Male). 6 000
Jacket Cold Weather (Male). 5 000
Garments in process of being procured
Slacks
Skirts
Trousers
Summer Ceremonial Jacket (Male)<br>
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NEW SERVICE DRESS (2/3) 18 Current status (continue)
Footwear and Accessories available
Caps, Men. 60
Caps, Women. 300
Shoes, Men. 1 500 pairs
Shoes, Court, Female. 1 600 pairs
Shoes, Lace Up, Female. 1 450 pairs
Hand Bags. 600
Socks. 24 000 pairs
Pantyhose. 400 sets
Ceremonial Gloves. 0
Challenge. Once the shortages are procured, only 2000 members will be clothed. Does not include shoes, caps and handbags. Some Rm12.4 has been allocated in this FY to address shortages. ARMSCORP assisting.<br>
Footwear and Accessories available
Caps, Men. 60
Caps, Women. 300
Shoes, Men. 1 500 pairs
Shoes, Court, Female. 1 600 pairs
Shoes, Lace Up, Female. 1 450 pairs
Hand Bags. 600
Socks. 24 000 pairs
Pantyhose. 400 sets
Ceremonial Gloves. 0
Challenge. Once the shortages are procured, only 2000 members will be clothed. Does not include shoes, caps and handbags. Some Rm12.4 has been allocated in this FY to address shortages. ARMSCORP assisting.<br>
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SERVICE DRESS (3/3) 19 Way forward
Total roll-out was planned for July 2020, but due to lack of funding never materialised.
Funding is required on Folio 02 to procure textile, CMT, footwear and accessories for SA Army members
Additional funding of approximately R700 000 000 is required to roll out the uniform to all SA Army members as a first issue Maintenance and stocking of 4th line warehouses increases the amount to approximately R2 100 000 000.<br>
Total roll-out was planned for July 2020, but due to lack of funding never materialised.
Funding is required on Folio 02 to procure textile, CMT, footwear and accessories for SA Army members
Additional funding of approximately R700 000 000 is required to roll out the uniform to all SA Army members as a first issue Maintenance and stocking of 4th line warehouses increases the amount to approximately R2 100 000 000.<br>
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CONCLUSION 20 The SA Army has made great strides with R & D and internal funds to address shortages ito uniform and footwear, but the amounts required to maintain and sustain uniform, cannot be absorbed by the SA Army allocated budget.
Any funding provided towards uniform to be on Folio 02 in order to allow the import of items required for CMT and manufacturing of relevant items, manufacturing of large quantities and to adhere to the relevant quality management processes.<br>
Any funding provided towards uniform to be on Folio 02 in order to allow the import of items required for CMT and manufacturing of relevant items, manufacturing of large quantities and to adhere to the relevant quality management processes.<br>
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QUESTIONS 21<br>