Defence Instruction Army April 2007 And September 2009 1068/25/26 – Documents

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This release contains a Defence Instruction (Army) amendment issued in April 2007 establishing welfare responsibilities within the Army. The document outlines the Chief of Army's ultimate responsibility for soldier welfare, delegated to Commanding Officers and Officers Commanding at unit level. It provides guidance on welfare support objectives, including maintaining morale and providing soldiers with career foundation support. The instruction emphasizes that personal, domestic, economic, or social problems affecting soldier morale constitute matters impacting Army capability, requiring prompt resolution. Welfare goals are to be achieved through minimizing problems via informed communication, unit participation, early problem identification, and referral to professional counsellors, alongside planned preventative programs covering material, moral, and spiritual support. The document appears substantially complete with minimal redactions visible.