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MNF SOP HA/DR ANNEX & “OSLO Guidelines”. 11 June 2007. “Oslo Guidelines”. The Use of Military and Civil Defence Assets in Disaster Relief (Updated: November 2006) Addresses use of Military and Civil Defence Assets (MCDA) in times of peace. (Separate guidelines for conflict) - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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MNF SOP HA/DR MNF SOP HA/DR ANNEX & ANNEX &
“OSLO Guidelines”“OSLO Guidelines”
11 June 200711 June 2007
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•The Use of Military and Civil Defence Assets in Disaster Relief (Updated: November 2006)
– Addresses use of Military and Civil Defence Assets (MCDA) in times of peace. (Separate guidelines for conflict)
– Covers resources and forces deployed and under control of UN AND
– Covers OTHER resources and forces not under UN control
•Primarily intended for:– UN humanitarian agencies– UN MCDA commanders (forces under UN command)– Commanders of other forces supporting humanitarian assistance
– Member states and regional organizations when considering use of MCDA
“Oslo Guidelines”
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•Humanity –Particular attention to the vulnerable–Dignity and rights of all victims must be respected
•Neutrality–No taking sides in political, religious, ideological controversies
•Impartiality–Assistance provided without regard to ethnic origin, gender, nationality, political opinions, race, religion
Core Principles
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•Affected Nation maintains overall responsibility for disaster relief
•Last resort: no comparable civilian alternative•MCDA:
–Requested or with the consent of the Affected State
–No cost to the Affected State–Limited in limited in time and scale–Clear exit strategy
•Forces should be unarmed and in national uniforms
•Status of Forces issues must be addressed in bilateral / multilateral agreements
•Avoid creating a dependence on military / civil defense assets
Broad Concepts
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•Established/maintained by OCHA •Includes 5 directories of specific disaster management assets:–SAR–MCDA–Emergency Stockpiles of Disaster Relief Items
–Rosters of Disaster Management Expertise–ATDR (Advanced Technologies for Disaster Response)
MCDA Central Register
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•MCDA Directory:–Inclusion only means assets may be available and subject to owner’s decision
–Can be made available through UN–Provided on on profit basis
• MCDA assets can be requested:– through the Military and Civil Defense Unit (MCDU) of OCHA
–UN Agency (WFP, WHO)–NGO–Affected Country Government
MCDA Central Register
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•MNF SOP Part D-Chapter 1: MNF Missions, Annex C Humanitarian Assistance / Disaster Relief–Provides background information and guidance for planning and executing multinational military HA / DR
–Written for the operational HQ and component (tactical level) commander / staff officer
•Contextual Framework –Relief process–Key Actors–Phasing and the MNF
MNF SOP HA/DR Annex
8UNCLASSIFIEDCrisis
Needs
NeedsAssessments:
(Identify Needs and AvailableCapabilities & Resources)
Needs Analysis:Basic Needs
- Available ResourcesOutstanding Requirements
Appeals& RFAs:
•Outstanding Requirements
Relief / Donor Action:•Aid / Resource Delivery
InformationSharing
Overarching Relief Process
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HA/DR Phasing
•Governments & civil organizations have primary responsibility.
•International Military is in support (security, relief, affected population support, technical assistance & consequence management).
Need
for
Assis
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Local / National Response
International Military Relief
International Civilian Relief
Time
Emergency Relief Phase
“Transition”Point
Rehabilitation / Reconstruction
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•Humanitarian Principles and Concepts –Humanity, Neutrality, Impartiality, Independence
–Humanitarian Space–Needs based assistance free of Discrimination– . . . . .
•Respect for host nation sovereignty•Legitimacy of the mission•Unity of Effort•Assessments and Analyses•Liaison Exchange•Requests for Assistance•Engagement / Disengagement – Transition
Overarching Principles and
Guidelines
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•App 1: Immediate MNF Tasks-Disaster Relief Operations
•App 2: Operational Integration of International Humanitarian Community Considerations into MNF Planning
•App 5: The RFA (Request for Assistance) Process
•App 6: RFA Form
Key Appendices
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•Immediate actions to prevent further loss of life and destruction –SAR–Evacuation of civilians–Delivery of water, food, medical supplies/personnel, shelter materials
–Establish communications–Transportation–Security
•Commence disengagement / transition planning•Identify key players (Humanitarian Coordinator? OCHA? UNJLC?)
•Locate reports / determine civil reporting mechanisms
Appendix 1: Immediate MNF
Tasks
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