“Handovers take time and there are risks that they are not sufficient," the report said. “Rotations also make it difficult to embed continual improvement.” Ricky Wilson/Stuff Military members are used as security guards for managed isolation facilities, taking turns in six-week rotations. The report acknowledged the importance the Defence Force had in supporting public trust and confidence, and said a retention of some military presence would be required for the scale of operations. “The plans should define the essential NZDF roles (likely to be an element of MIQF security, some key operational roles and senior leadership) and a phased transition of other roles to appropriately skilled MBIE employees.”