DIE INSPEKTEUR-GENERAAL IN DIE SUID AFRIKAANSE WEERMAG 1912 - 1983

dc.creator	C.J. Nöthling
dc.date	2012-02-01T00:00:00Z
dc.date.accessioned	2015-07-20T20:08:40Z
dc.date.available	2015-07-20T20:08:40Z
dc.identifier	10.5787/13-2-586
dc.identifier	2224-0020
dc.identifier	https://doaj.org/article/a3abf09f37984609b2935f25192d5087
dc.identifier.uri	http://evidence.thinkportal.org/handle/123456789/8390
dc.identifier.uri	https://doaj.org/article/a3abf09f37984609b2935f25192d5087
dc.description	This historical review of the role of the Inspector General in the South African Defence Force since 1912 is by the author's own admission, not an unbroken saga of continuous events. This is clearly demonstrated by the fact that the post of Inspector General had been abolished (and created) on several occasions. In view of this it is perhaps understandable that from a diachronical viewpoint, opinions on the role and status of the Inspector General will differ. The aim of this article is to review the aspect of semantics within a historical framework and the author bases his arguments on the premise that the post of the Inspector General is to a large extent influenced by evolutionary change within the organizational framework. It is also claimed that the history of the Inspector General in the South African Defence Force should not be viewed in isolation and in this regard note is taken of the role played by the Inspector General in the forces of Britain (origins) and the United States (currently). The move away from the traditional centralized Inspector General towards a decentralized system which makes provision for Inspectors General allocated to the respective arms of service, is seen as a normal development in the evolutionary process which will contribute towards improved efficiency.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	University of Stellenbosch. Faculty of Military Science (Military Academy)
dc.relation	http://scientiamilitaria.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/586
dc.relation	https://doaj.org/toc/2224-0020
dc.source	Scientia Militaria : South African Journal of Military Studies, Vol 13, Iss 2 (2012)
dc.subject	The role of the Inspector General in the South African Defence Force
dc.subject	"Articles of War"
dc.subject	1 Desember 1981
dc.subject	Military Science
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dc.subject	DOAJ:Military Science
dc.subject	DOAJ:Technology and Engineering
dc.subject	Military Science
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dc.subject	DOAJ:Military Science
dc.subject	DOAJ:Technology and Engineering
dc.subject	Military Science
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dc.subject	Military Science
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dc.subject	Military Science
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dc.title	DIE INSPEKTEUR-GENERAAL IN DIE SUID AFRIKAANSE WEERMAG 1912 - 1983
dc.type	Article