The new Commander Defence Force (CDF) Major General Mark Goina is looking at making some drastic changes to the recruitment process of intakes so to bring back the credibility of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF).
The Major General said the recruiting office has been lifted to a Directorate by the Defence Council, which means it now has a director in charge and has been given the administrative and resourcing power it needs to do its work, something he said should improve the defence force drive in recruiting the best to serve in the force.
“It is my intent to transform our recruiting process from its structure, systems, procedures, infrastructure and equipment, and staff selection and training. We will eradicate corruption and nepotism in all our recruiting processes and ensure that it is proficient and effective,” said the Major General.
“Our recruitment will focus on force requirement rather than growth, while we build an infrastructure that will enable us to deliver a controlled and sustainable expansion.”
Goina also said regional balance is a key part of the defence force as it plays an important part in the organisation’s role in unifying the country.
“There must be regional balance with credible people across our rank and file, so that each region feels connected to the defence force and we retain the trust of our citizens.”
Major General Goina concluded by saying that the defence force represents PNG as a whole and for that, balance must be maintained across the PNGDF.