Table 1 Militaries’ systems software as reported by respondents
Description of the military form that was perceived by respondents to represent a positive contribution | Frequency (/110) |
|---|---|
Compatibility with civilian ERW working culture; positive and complementary civil-military relationships (CMRel) | 96 |
General sense of professionalism; technical expertise | 56 |
Making others feel safe and secure (as distinct from providing security per se) | 43 |
An apolitical nature (note: while 11 represents a small proportion of the overall number of respondents, it is significant, due to the fact that 55 respondents specifically criticised various civilian ERWs for prioritising politics or business interests over containing the outbreak, or, for being engaged in some kind of corrupt practice. This is despite the fact that respondents were not explicitly asked to speak to civilian ERW limitations. Therein, this finding contrasts significantly with how respondents often characterised civilian ERWs) | 11 |
Exhibiting friendliness, humanity, and empathy | 49 |
Flexibility | 19 |
Skills in C2; organisation; planning; preparedness | 85 |
Acculturating discipline; efficiency, time management, and focus; a hard-working attitude; and ‘just getting on with it’ | 71 |