1. (a) The duration of the employment was decided upon following consultation with all relevant stakeholders.
(b) The Presidential Minute and the letters sent to Parliament indicated the employment of a total of 1320 soldiers, but for operational reasons the commanders can utilise the number of soldiers required at any given time during the operation.
(c) On allowances and operational support.
2. No
(a) and (b) through a reprioritisation with the existing budget allocation of the Department.