The Department of Defence has developed an HIV Programme that addresses all aspects of HIV management. The programme focuses on the following components:

This component establishes programmes that focus on changing the behaviour of members and employees of the DOD. All employees and members are further provided with the knowledge and means towards protecting themselves from HIV transmission, both within the organisation and in the community.

All employees and members of the DOD that are approved clientele of the SA Military Health Service, and that are infected or affected by HIV are assured of, and provided with care and support throughout the complete continuum of care.

Information with regard to the current status of the epidemic must be available at all times, and such information must be utilised to determine the impact of HIV on the DOD, and to develop effective intervention and training programmes in the DOD. This component ensures that this is achieved and that the intervention and training programmes are evaluated to determine their effectiveness and to provide input towards improving HIV management within the DOD.

All personnel in the DOD are provided with the necessary information to protect themselves from infection. Those employees and members involved in programme management, care and support are provided with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties.