The primary object of the defence force is to defend and protect the Republic, its territorial integrity and its people in accordance with the Constitution and the principles of international law regulating the use of force.
Injongo ephambili yomkhosi wokhuselo kukukhusela nokuvikela iRiphabliki, isidima sayo sobummandla kunye nabantu bayo, uyenza loo nto ngokungqinelana nomGaqo-siseko kwakunye nemigqalisela yomthetho wamazwe ngamazwe olawula ukusetyenziswa komkhosi.