The Committee visited the School of Tactical Intelligence and Tactical Regiment (Potchefstroom), the SA Army Infantry School (Oudshoorn) as well as the South African Naval Gymnasium (Gordons Bay). Through the Military Skills Development System (MSDS) the Defence Force will be transformed and rejuvenated into an appropriately skilled, gender and demographically represented Defence Force capable of operating and maintaining sophisticated defence equipment in defence of South Africa. Visits to these training institutions focussed on the relationship between recruits and instructors, the conditions of facilities the challenges to the successful completion of training, career guidance and the further educational opportunities available to students.