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Swiss Armed Forces Contributions to « Non- Article-5-Operations » and the Swiss Conscript System

Swiss Armed Forces Contributions to « Non- Article-5-Operations » and the Swiss Conscript System. Sofia, 7 th August 2009. Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden Head International Relations Defence, Swiss Armed Forces. Outline. Challenges for International Security

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Swiss Armed Forces Contributions to « Non- Article-5-Operations » and the Swiss Conscript System

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  1. Swiss Armed Forces Contributions to «Non-Article-5-Operations» and the Swiss Conscript System Sofia, 7th August 2009 Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden Head International Relations Defence, Swiss Armed Forces

  2. Outline • Challenges for International Security • Security Policy – the Swiss concept • Multidimensional Conflict Management • Current Operations • Reservists and Militia in the framework of multidimensional conflict management • Conclusion • Q & A Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

  3. Outline • Challenges for International Security • Security Policy – the Swiss concept • Multidimensional Conflict Management • Current Operations • Reservists and Militia in the framework of multidimensional conflict management • Conclusion • Q & A Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

  4. International security policy –Evolution of challenges Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

  5. «Classical» analysis of risks and threats Conflicts outside of Europe Natural and technological disasters Armed Conflicts in the European outskirts Armed conflicts in Europe Violent extremism Terrorism Likelihood Information warfare Proliferation effects Internal troubles Military aggression against CH Use of force in outer space Existential issues affecting Switzerland Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

  6. Interdependency-based analysis of risks and threats Migration Economical espionage Organised crime Cyber war Likelihood Economical and financial crisis (international) Market instability supply shortfall Monetary crisis Epidemics and new pathogenes Existential issues affecting Switzerland Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

  7. Outline • Challenges for International Security • Security Policy – the Swiss concept • Multidimensional Conflict Management • Current Operations • Reservists and Militia in the framework of multidimensional conflict management • Conclusion • Q & A Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

  8. Determining factors Militia forces Militia forces Cooperation Cooperation Militia forces Militia forces Cooperation Cooperation Federal Constitution Federal Constitution Federal Constitution Federal Constitution Neutrality Neutrality Neutrality Neutrality Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

  9. Elements of Swiss neutrality • The term neutral is derived from the Latin: ne uter – neither one nor the other. • The law of neutrality prohibits military assistance to parties in a war between other States. • Switzerland’s neutrality is self-determined, permanent and armed. Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

  10. Law of neutrality: Consequences Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

  11. Instruments of Swiss security policy Problemto address Foreign policy Armed Forces Civil Protection Information and Communication Economic Policy Protection of the Constitution and Police National Economic Supply Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

  12. Outline • Challenges for International Security • Security Policy – the Swiss concept • Multidimensional Conflict Management • Current Operations • Reservists and Militia in the framework of multidimensional conflict management • Conclusion • Q & A Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

  13. International and multidimensional crisis management Defence Diplomacy Negotiations, VER, EmSup Nation building (SSR, CoC, DIB, Capacities) Military Operations PSO LOT MOT, HMR PRT MILOB Time Crisis Open Conflict International Crisis Management Stabilisation Reconstruction Prevention Post conflict rehabilitation Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

  14. Cycle of stability and development Nation building Security Sector Reform Security Peace Support Operations Capacity building «Rule of law» Development Humanitarian Aid Development AidEconomic Aid Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

  15. Phase I:Stability Phase II:Institutions Phase III:Strength End-state Modern Crisis Management: Phases, Dimensions and Contributions Security force Judiciary Rule of Law Police Health Education Humanitarian relief Admin & Governance Economics & Commercial Functioning state Military Contributions to PSO Civil/political Contributions to PSO Development and Cooperation Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

  16. DSP EDA Partners for Cooperation Bi-/MultiIateralFramework National Framework Whole-of-Government fedpol Geneva CentresRegional training centres Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

  17. Outline • Challenges for International Security • Security Policy – the Swiss concept • Multidimensional Conflict Management • Current Operations • Reservists and Militia in the framework of multidimensional conflict management • Conclusion • Q & A Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

  18. Current Operations of Swiss Armed Forces worldwide (July 2009) Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

  19. Humanitarian Demining Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

  20. KFOR: Security and Reconstruction Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

  21. EUFOR BIH: Liaison and Observation Teams (LOT) Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

  22. South. Sudan – Security Sector Reform Assistance to SPLA transformation • Mission started on March 10, 2008 • 2 experts permanently based in Juba • Trainers flown in, flown out • Train the trainers • IHL, ROE, Leadership training,democratic control of armed forces • Counseling to GMMA • Close cooperation with MFA and SDC • Long term engagement (2011) Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

  23. Africa – Capacity BuildingAssistance to regional training centres KAIPTC Accra, Ghana • Posting of one course director (since Jan 2006) EMP Bamako, Mali • Financial support • Cooperation with GCSP on DDR training • Possible posting of 1 civ expert and 1 mil trainer Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

  24. Africa – Capacity Building Training of Future African DA • Senegal(May 2009) • Algeria(Nov 2008  June 2009) • Jordan(Nov 2009) Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

  25. Nepal: SSR – DD&RMilitary support of civilian development aid Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

  26. Illicit proliferation of SALW Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

  27. Military support of humanitarian aid • Means of transportation • Engineer means • Means of communication • Rescue Chain Switzerland Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

  28. Outline • Challenges for International Security • Security Policy – the Swiss concept • Multidimensional Conflict Management • Current Operations • Reservists and Militia in the framework of multidimensional conflict management • Conclusion • Q & A Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

  29. Militia armed forces Switzerland maintains armed forces. They shall be organized, in principle, as a militia. Every Swiss male must render military service. The statute shall provide for an alternative service. For Swiss female, military service is voluntary. Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

  30. Recruits Officers: 6,000 NCOs: 20,000 Women(all ranks): 1,300 Professional militarypersonnel: 5,000 Militia & Active Armed Forces: Personnel Strength Reserve 80,000 20,000 120,000 Full mobilisation strength: 220,000 In service on average day: about 17,000 Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

  31. Civilian-military «HANDSHAKE» Recruit school18 (21) weeks Vocational apprenticeship4 years Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

  32. Conscription («Militia») and Foreign Deployments 95% recruited among «militia» (reservists) Volunteers (no constraints) Medium to high level of education Language skills Civilian background and experience Short mission oriented preparation (SWISSINT) No «military» syndrome  short deployment Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

  33. Outline • Challenges for International Security • Security Policy – the Swiss concept • Multidimensional Conflict Management • Current Operations • Reservists and Militia in the framework of multidimensional conflict management • Conclusion • Q & A Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

  34. Complexity of co-ordination Civil-politicalComplexity Conflict Resolution Effectiveness Inter-national Inter-agency Military Complexity Joint Combined Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

  35. Going beyond non-confrontational attitude Non-confrontationalapproach Co-ordination Co-operation Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

  36. Thank you for your attention–Questions? Brigadier General Erwin Dahinden

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