Section 228 of the Interim Constitution (1993) stipulates the functions of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence as follows: to investigate and make recommendations regarding the SA National Defence Force's budget, functioning, organisation, armaments policy, morale and state of preparedness; perform any functions relating to parliamentary supervision of the SANDF as may be prescribed by law; consider quarterly and annual reports submitted by the National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC); consider and report on the employment of the SANDF; report to the Houses on any matter referred to it, and report to the House on its activities at least once a year.