The Army Transformation Programme (ATP) stemmed from the 2006 Army Configuration Review (ACR). The ATP Report confirmed the earlier conclusions of the Defence Capability and Resourcing Review (DCARR) that, to meet all Government policy requirements, an Army of greater size than currently exists would be required.
In early 2008 the ATP report went through the final governance processes within the NZDF. The ATP proposed the reconfiguration of the Army to sustain current and predicted operations while preserving core capabilities as a basis for future growth. In mid-2008 the Minister elected to defer any major policy decisions arising from the ATP until completion of the then predicted Defence Review in 2009. The Minister approved further growth of an additional 220 personnel within the Army (over two years) to alleviate pressure in sustaining current operations.
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