DEFENCE, DEMOCRACY AND SOUTH AFRICA’S CIVIL-MILITARY GAP

dc.creator	Lindy Heinecken
dc.date	2011-07-01T00:00:00Z
dc.date.accessioned	2015-07-20T20:09:37Z
dc.date.available	2015-07-20T20:09:37Z
dc.identifier	10.5787/33-1-6
dc.identifier	2224-0020
dc.identifier	https://doaj.org/article/2ba977e1f5ed40109dd5aa25f7311c41
dc.identifier.uri	http://evidence.thinkportal.org/handle/123456789/9146
dc.identifier.uri	https://doaj.org/article/2ba977e1f5ed40109dd5aa25f7311c41
dc.identifier.uri	http://dx.doi.org/10.5787/33-1-6	en
dc.description	Civil-military relations theory suggests that a functional and effective military requires a unique culture, separate from its parent society. This is based on the assumption that a “gap” between the military and society is inevitable as the military’s function, the lawful application of military force in accordance with government direction, is fundamentally different from civilian business. Those interested in civil-military relations are essentially concerned with determining when the “gap” between the military and parent society becomes dysfunctional in terms of civil-control over the military and/or the military’s ability to execute its mandate. The correct balance needs to be obtained to ensure that the military remains strong enough to defend the state (protected by the military) and subservient enough not to threaten the state (protected from the military).</p><br />
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	University of Stellenbosch. Faculty of Military Science (Military Academy)
dc.relation	http://scientiamilitaria.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/6
dc.relation	https://doaj.org/toc/2224-0020
dc.source	Scientia Militaria : South African Journal of Military Studies, Vol 33, Iss 1 (2011)
dc.subject	Military Science
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dc.subject	DOAJ:Military Science
dc.subject	DOAJ:Technology and Engineering
dc.subject	Military Science
dc.subject	U
dc.subject	DOAJ:Military Science
dc.subject	DOAJ:Technology and Engineering
dc.subject	Military Science
dc.subject	U
dc.subject	Military Science
dc.subject	U
dc.subject	Military Science
dc.subject	U
dc.title	DEFENCE, DEMOCRACY AND SOUTH AFRICA’S CIVIL-MILITARY GAP
dc.type	Article