2.2 Ten strategic priorities have been identified for the next three years. These are: . The execution of border safeguarding; . The establishment of the new service dispensation; . The strengthening of the SANDF's Landward Defence capabilities; . The establishment of a balanced maritime security capability to effectively respond to emerging maritime threats; . The creation of job opportunities through the filling of funded vacancies, recruitments into the Military Skills Development System (MSDS), the call up of 16400 Reserve Force members, the establishment of a Defence Works capability, and through approved projects with the defence industry. . Improving the SANDF's peacekeeping capability; . The implementation of the National Youth Service Strategy; . The revitalization and transformation of the Defence Reserve Force; . The restructuring of the defence industry in order to service the needs of the Defence Force; . The establishment of the Defence works capability that would eventually take full responsibility for the repair and maintenance of facilities.