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MNF SOP HA/DR ANNEX & “OSLO Guidelines”

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)

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MNF SOP HA/DR ANNEX & “OSLO Guidelines”

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  1. MNF SOP HA/DR ANNEX & “OSLO Guidelines” 11 June 2007

  2. “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) • 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

  3. Core Principles • 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

  4. Broad Concepts • 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

  5. MCDA Central Register • 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)

  6. MCDA Central Register • 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

  7. MNF SOP HA/DR Annex • 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

  8. Overarching Relief Process Needs Analysis: Basic Needs - Available Resources Outstanding Requirements Information Sharing Needs Assessments: (Identify Needs and Available Capabilities & Resources) • Appeals • & RFAs: • Outstanding Requirements • Relief / Donor Action: • Aid / Resource Delivery Needs Crisis

  9. Emergency Relief Phase Rehabilitation / Reconstruction International Military Relief “Transition” Point Need for Assistance International Civilian Relief Local / National Response Time HA/DR Phasing • Governments & civil organizations have primary responsibility. • International Military is in support (security, relief, affected population support, technical assistance & consequence management).

  10. Overarching Principles and Guidelines • 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

  11. Key Appendices • 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

  12. Appendix 1: Immediate MNF Tasks • 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

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