Multinational Coordination Centers Mr. Scott A. Weidie Engagement Exercises and Multinational Programs Branch USPACOM J-712 10 September 2014 This brief is classified: Classified by: Reason: Decl on: 1
Agenda (U) References Background Purpose Assumptions Tasks Organization & Structure Overarching Relief Process Requests for Assistance (RFAs) 2
References (U) Multinational Forces Standing Operating Procedures (MNF SOP) Part B, Chapter 2, Annex B, Tab B (Multinational Coordination Center) Part D, Chapter 1, Annex C, Appendix 7 (HA/DR Multinational Coordination Center) 3
Background (U) Multinational military operations require coordination between militaries normally done by: Exchange of Liaison Establishment of a Multinational Staff Coordination Process Cross-Functional Elements (aka Board, Bureau, Cell, Center or Work Group) Combination of Liaison and Cross Functional Organizations There are generally two types of MNCCs: CTF (Coalition or Combined Task Force) MNCC HA/DR (Humanitarian Assistance / Disaster Relief) MNCC 4
Purpose (U) A MNCC is a multinational coordination center that facilitates coordination and cooperation of foreign military forces with the affected nation to support humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR) missions The MNCC organization and tasks should be tailored to the situation Once the foreign military forces members have agreed upon specific MNCC tasks and organization, they can develop detailed procedures 5
Purpose (U) Two key differences between the CTF MNCC and a HA/DR MNCC: HA/DR MNCC does not rely upon formal command relationships among military forces most HA/DR missions will not require activation of a multinational military (combined) command Cooperation and coordination will be the working relationship framework with no binding or controlling mechanisms among the foreign military forces HA/DR MNCC will operate at the level of information sharing The CTF Headquarters MNCC operates at some level of CLASSIFIED information sharing for the command and control of military operations for missions other than pure HA/DR missions 6
Assumptions (U) The affected state still exercises sovereignty and is functioning throughout the country The affected state government (including its military) is able to generally prioritize and coordinate requirements and make these requirements known to international disaster response agencies and other countries Note: the MNCC could be established outside the affected state The affected state government has a designated National Disaster Management Organization/Local Emergency Management Authority (NDMO / LEMA) or at least key points of contact for international assistance 7
Assumptions (U) Most foreign military assistance will be based on existing or new bilateral or multilateral arrangements Non-military coordinating mechanisms will most likely be operational and should be factored in to the foreign militaries planning Humanitarian mechanisms (Cluster Approach, UNDAC, CMCoord, OSOCC / Virtual OSOCC, HOC, UNHAS, etc.) Regional mechanisms (ASEAN AHA Centre, SASOP, ERAT, etc.) Validity of these assumptions may cause these procedures to be modified 8
Tasks (U) Deconflict operations in the same geographical area Coordinate needs assessments with affected state, United Nations and other assisting humanitarian organizations Avoid duplication of assets and capabilities (subject to political considerations of the foreign military force countries) to the greatest extent possible Prioritize military support in support of affected state priorities; this includes assisting and supporting the Humanitarian Community 9
Tasks (U) Establish liaison with appropriate host nation / affected state civil government, relief agencies, and military; the Humanitarian Community; and other parties as determined necessary If not done by the host nation / affected state, establish an unclassified local area network (LAN), internet and email network for external communication and information sharing among all militaries, the host nation / affected state, and the Humanitarian Community In conjunction with the host nation / affected state, and Humanitarian Community, develop appropriate transition / engagement / disengagement criteria and a transition plan for multinational military support 10
Organization & Structure (U) Director: should be from the affected state Assistant Director: should be selected by consensus among the foreign military representatives Organized into cells to facilitate tasks of coordination between militaries in support of the affected state and humanitarian community: Information-sharing Cell Request for Assistance (RFA) Cell Operations Cell Planning Cell Civil-military (Humanitarian /Affected State) Coordination cells Public Affairs / Media Note: leadership & organization will likely change to adjust to developments in the situation / requirements 11
Overarching Relief Process (U) 12
Requests for Assistance (U) To request military assistance By the affected state By the humanitarian community When neither has the capability to meet emergency needs Foreign military assistance as a last resort Validated by SJA and/or USAID/OFDA (DART or MLO) Submitted on RFA Form (See MNF SOP and MPAT Web Site) Maintain discipline in the RFA Process flow But be prepared to be flexible Not to be used as a Request for Information (RFI) or to report other relief efforts 13
Requests for Assistance (U) Request for Military Assistance Form IMPORTANT NOTE: TO FACILITATE TIMELY PROCESSING OF REQUESTS, YOU MUST PROVIDE COMPLETE DATA, PARTICULARLY WHEN REQUESTING AIR OR GROUND TRANSPORT FOR CARGO AND PERSONS. TRANSPORT-RELATED REQUESTS NEED TO BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 72 HOURS PRIOR TO REQUESTED DEPARTURE DATE. Required Support Date. Indicate latest date that support must be provided / latest arrival date: Forward REQUEST by e-mail: as applicable to organization in each circumstance Tracking #: Date of the Request: Available to Move On: FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY (date) (date) Submitted by: Than: (date) Name Type of Request: Transportation (mark box) Organization Sea (mark box) Phone Land (mark box) E-mail Air Information Assets Other (mark box) (mark box) (mark box) (mark box) Signature Description and Purpose of Request: Received by: FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY PASSENGERS Total # Family Name First Name From (LOC) To (LOC) Courier CGO? Organization Passport No. Country of Issue Weight (pax) (baggage) COMMODITIES Item Units From (LOC) To (LOC) Description of Load Courier Weight (ston/lbs) Dimensions (LxWxH) Supercgo Consignee Info: Name Organization Phone e-mail Comments: Packaging details: Hazardous material Fragile Material Perishable FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Assigned Priority: MCC / CCC / CMOC: CMCB: C3: 14 JMCB:
Request for Assistance (RFA) for Military Support to As of Humanitarian 08 1730W September 14 DRAFT Pre-decisional Working Papers Aid Requests for Assistance (U) Appeal via UN MCDA Process? Local needs potentially filled by UN MCDA process RFA submitted to Geneva for Worldwide MCDA Request Generic RFA Process Flow JTF Military capable? RFA submitted to JTF Staff Foreign military capable? RFA submitted to MNCC On site UN / NGO capable? Need filled by US Military Need filled by foreign military Need filled by UN / NGO Host Nation capable? Need filled by Host Nation Mr. Scott Weidie, Local PACOM needs J71 identified through assessments 15
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