The domestic military deployment of the Namibian Defence Force: 1990-2019
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2024
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University of Namibia
Abstract
The research focused on the analysis of the military domestic deployment in Namibia
from 1990-2019. The study harnessed insights from the national security approach to
ground the research. The study objectives were to investigate the nature of the deployment
of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) in internal security operations in Namibia, to
assess the challenges of deployment of the military in internal security operations in
Namibia and to enhance the strategic efficacy of the NDF in their deployment in internal
security operations in Namibia. The researcher used a qualitative approach that was
exploratory by design. Moreover, thirty (30) participants were sampled for this study.
Data was analysed through the thematic approach method. Research findings show that
the nature of the deployment of the NDF in internal security operations in Namibia is
characterised by dealing with National Security Threats, Joint Crime Prevention
Operations and Response to National Disasters. Findings also showed that the challenges
of domestic deployment of the NDF for maintaining and preserving internal security
operations in Namibia include but are not limited to the lack of training, lack of proper
orientation, lack of equipment, lack of clear strategies and tactics as well as limited
budgets. Based on the findings, it is suggesting measures that emergency budgets,
provision of training and civil operations orientation and provision of equipment be
implemented
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A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for Degree of Masters of Arts Degree in Security and Strategic Studies
Keywords
Military, Domestic, National Security, Deployment, Operation, Strategic and Tactics, Internal Security, University of Namibia, Namibia