2.2 The vehicle repair workshop is understaffed and ill-equipped to service especially operational vehicles. In presentation documents supplied to the Committee, it was stated that existing personnel were found not to be experienced or sufficiently knowledgeable of the processes and standards of servicing a vehicle. This capability is urgently required, particularly as the outsourcing of these services is not only costly but is subject to tedious administrative processes, often resulting in delays. 2.3 The cancellation of the AMG contract and the expected loss of technical skills mean that limited and inexperienced personnel would take over the responsibility of servicing aircraft. Base management indicated that, although it would still be able to function without AMG personnel, it would not be at an optimal level of efficiency. The servicing of an aircraft would take longer than before and, should more appropriately skilled personnel not be employed, would result in more frequent and extended delays. Aircraft are strategic assets that require optimum management and appropriately skilled personnel for their servicing.