Details of the South African Military Health Service Theme & their Motto

Details of the South African Military Health Service Theme & their Motto

Theme. 

“A World-class Clinical Service” is the theme within the SAMHS is operating and delivering service.

Motto. 

Our Motto: “We serve the brave,”(or ‘Audaces Servamus’) confirms our service delivery responsibility. The SAMHS is a “One Force” consisting of regulars, reserves and civilian personnel, the “Core Force” with core growth capabilities to be able to grow to a “Growth Force” to support major conflict operations.

a. The SAMHS provides, prepares and employs military health forces in joint and independent operations and support and sustains operations within the concept of jointness.

b. The SAMHS renders support within the human battle space1 in a layered defence system with a stepped-up health approach. Defence thus requires Force Health Protection and Health Sustainment by means of best value evidence based quality health services to ensure a world-class clinical service.