The joint workshop formed part of the revised Committee Programme which was considered in a Joint Standing Committee on Defence (JSCD) committee meeting. It was decided that such a session should be held jointly with the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans (PCODMV) in order for the two defence committees to agree on their focus areas and working relationship. This would avoid duplication and improve oversight over the Department of Defence and Military Veterans, as well as the related Defence structures, such as the SANDF, the Defence Service Commission, the Military Ombud and the Defence Industry.