[NATIONAL MILITARY STRATEGY] MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Armed Forces, developing and sustaining effective defence planning and management systems and continuously improving force capabilities. Such actions will enhance Georgia`s defence capabilities and strengthen the country`s security. Further implementation of an effective personnel management system supports continual improvement of a professional civilian and military work force and reduces risk of personnel separation. One of main priorities of the MoD is improving professional development programs as well as implementing a comprehensive set of programs that provide complete life cycle management of personnel from recruitment to separation. In order to enhance the professionalism of the GAF, emphasis shall be placed on improving career management, implementing merit based promotion, expanding professional education programs, providing competitive salaries and improving the transparency of selection and assignment processes. Implementing these programs demonstrates taking care of civilian and military personnel of the Ministry and contributes to improving the morale within the defence system. Emphasis will also be placed on improving social conditions and providing quality medical service for Ministry personnel, their families and veterans. Improvement of GAF capabilities requires further development of the military training and education system in preparation of the Armed Forces capable of participating in full spectrum combat operations. Special attention shall be placed on the National Defence Academy officers` and non-commissioned officers` (NCOs) professional development programs and participation in military education and training programs offered by leading educational institutions of partner states. This shall ensure progressive development of the GAF chain of command and enhancement of the officer and NCO`s professional corps. This process requires the development of GAF tailored military doctrine and an effective lessons learned program. Effective collective and individual training also requires further development of modern simulation and training technologies.  Combat Capabilities – Effective and credible combat capabilities are required to successfully accomplish the defence objective of the GAF. The components of the GAF, whose core is composed by light infantry, infantry and mechanized units, must be properly organized, manned, equipped, trained and motivated. They should also be supported by appropriate combat support and combat service support capabilities.  Combat Support Capabilities – The development of GAF combat potential requires improvement of combat support capabilities. In this regard attention shall be paid to development of self-propelled artillery by enhancing fire control system and obtaining of target acquisition and location finding systems. Combat support improvements are also needed to acquire modern engineer systems necessary to improve GAF mobility and countermobility measures as well as to develop Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear defence capabilities. Modern air defence and anti-armour systems are also needed to neutralize any adversary’s superiority. It of vital importance to develop air surveillance and | Deterrence and Defence 8