2.1 Relationship with the DCS and its Executive 2.1.1 In 2009/10 the JICS had lamented the DCS' failure to acknowledge and respond to JICS reports. The Committee had registered its concerns about the apparently strained relationship between the JICS, and the DCS and its Executive. In response, the DCS presented its measures for improving the relationship, It is noted that one year later, the Inspecting Judge in his foreword to the 2010/11 Annual Report, states that the relastionship had "vastly improved", and that the appointment of a new National Commissioner, and Deputy Minister had not resulted in any challenges.