Defence Policy and Planning Division Enablement and Resilience

Defence Policy and Planning Division Enablement and Resilience Section Improving resilience through Civil Preparedness Khan Jahier Enablement and Resilience Section Defence Policy and Planning Division NATO International Staff NATO UNCLASSIFIED Releasable to EAPC/MD/ICI/IP 1

Defence Policy and Planning Division Enablement and Resilience Section q q q The new strategic reality Threats from East and South Instability is the new strategic reality Need for long-term adaptation NATO UNCLASSIFIED Releasable to EAPC/MD/ICI/IP

Defence Policy and Planning Division Enablement and Resilience Section q q q Key messages Security environment is changing Need to reinvest in civil preparedness Resilience is a shared responsibility NATO UNCLASSIFIED Releasable to EAPC/MD/ICI/IP

Defence Policy and Planning Division Enablement and Resilience Section Background Article 5: “The Parties agree that an armed attack against one or more of them in Europe or North America shall be considered an attack against them all and consequently they agree that, if such an armed attack occurs, each of them, in exercise of the right of individual or collective self-defence recognised by Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations, will assist the Party or Parties so attacked by taking forthwith, individually and in concert with the other Parties, such action as it deems necessary, including the use of armed force, to restore and maintain the security of the North Atlantic area. ” North Atlantic Treaty, NATO UNCLASSIFIED Releasable to EAPC/MD/ICI/IP Signed Washington D. C. - 4 April 1949

Defence Policy and Planning Division Enablement and Resilience Section Background Article 3: “In order more effectively achieve the objectives of this Treaty, the Parties, separately and jointly, by means of continuous and effective self-help and mutual aid, will maintain and develop their individual and collective capacity to resist armed attack. ” North Atlantic Treaty, NATO UNCLASSIFIED Releasable to EAPC/MD/ICI/IP Signed Washington D. C. - 4 April 1949

Defence Policy and Planning Division Enablement and Resilience Section q q q Three Core Functions of Civil Preparedness Continuity of government Continuity of essential services to the population Civil support to military operations NATO UNCLASSIFIED Releasable to EAPC/MD/ICI/IP

Defence Policy and Planning Division Enablement and Resilience Section Civil Preparedness in NATO National and NATO military forces need to be adequately supported with civilian resources and infrastructure at all times NATO UNCLASSIFIED Releasable to EAPC/MD/ICI/IP

Defence Policy and Planning Division Enablement and Resilience Section Civil Preparedness in NATO Helps nations reduce their vulnerabilities, and improves their resilience, including against hybrid attacks NATO UNCLASSIFIED Releasable to EAPC/MD/ICI/IP

Defence Policy and Planning Division Enablement and Resilience Section q q q but…. without civil preparedness Forces cannot deploy Continuity of government at risk Civilian population fearful NATO UNCLASSIFIED Releasable to EAPC/MD/ICI/IP 9

Defence Policy and Planning Division Enablement and Resilience Section q q Why civil support to the military matters 90% of military transport through commercial means By 2020, 70% of military satcom through commercial means 75% of host nation support sourced from civilian sector 85% of military requirements for food and water resources from commercial sector NATO UNCLASSIFIED Releasable to EAPC/MD/ICI/IP

Defence Policy and Planning Division Enablement and Resilience Section Warsaw Summit Resilience Commitment

Defence Policy and Planning Division Enablement and Resilience Section Warsaw Summit Resilience Commitment July 2016 ”…we are today making a commitment to enhance resilience against the full spectrum of threats, including hybrid threats, from any direction. ” ”…we will strive to achieve the agreed requirements for national resilience. We will strengthen continuity of government, continuity of essential services, and security of civilian critical infrastructure; and we will work to ensure that our national and NATO military forces can at all times be supported with civilian resources, including energy, transportation, and communications. NATO UNCLASSIFIED Releasable to EAPC/MD/ICI/IP 12

Defence Policy and Planning Division Baseline Requirements Enablement and Resilience Section Continuity of Government Secure Transportation Systems Secure Communications Resilient Energy Supplies RESILIENCE Ability to deal with Mass Casualties Resilient Food and Water Resources NATO UNCLASSIFIED Releasable to EAPC/MD/ICI/IP Mass Movement of People

Defence Policy and Planning Division Enablement and Resilience Section Interdependencies between seven baseline sectors Cascading effects: an attack on one area may cause unforeseen consequences in other sectors NATO UNCLASSIFIED Releasable to EAPC/MD/ICI/IP

Defence Policy and Planning Division Enablement and Resilience Section q q q NATO Tools Resilience Advisory Support Teams Counter Hybrid Support Teams Planning guidance (e. g. Population Movement, Mass Casualty Planning, Priority Allocation Systems for Communications) q q Assessment through the NATO Defence Planning Process NATO Crisis Response System Euro Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre Training and exercises NATO UNCLASSIFIED Releasable to EAPC/MD/ICI/IP 15

Defence Policy and Planning Division Enablement and Resilience Section q q q CBRN related Guidelines The International CBRN training curriculum (revised in 2014) Guidelines for first response to a CBRN incident (revised in 2014) Non-binding guidelines for enhanced civilmilitary cooperation to deal with the consequences of large-scale CBRN events associated with terrorist attacks (2019) NATO UNCLASSIFIED Releasable to EAPC/MD/ICI/IP 16

Defence Policy and Planning Division Enablement and Resilience Section The International CBRN Training Curriculum q Provides a structure for a knowledge based curriculum, including training courses for current and prospective first responders q The purpose is to ensure that first responders have a common knowledge base and a minimum level of preparedness when responding to CBRN incidents q It is designed to assist nations improve their civil emergency plans, complement national training systems and improve co-operation between first responders NATO UNCLASSIFIED Releasable to EAPC/MD/ICI/IP

Defence Policy and Planning Division Enablement and Resilience Section Guidelines for first response to a CBRN incident q The aim is to establish procedural guidelines for mid-level strategic/tactical planners responsible for CBRN preparedness and response q Provide generic advice and guidance on procedures, capabilities and equipment required to implement an effective response NATO UNCLASSIFIED Releasable to EAPC/MD/ICI/IP

Defence Policy and Planning Division Non-binding guidelines for Enablement and Resilience Section Civil - Military Cooperation q The aim is to support national strategic, operational and tactical planners responsible for CBRN preparedness, protection and response in their efforts to enhance civilmilitary cooperation. q The guidelines focus on civil-military cooperation in the following areas: planning, logistics, medical, public affairs, information sharing, communications, training & exercises. q Guidelines are non-classified in order to encourage the widest possible dissemination. NATO UNCLASSIFIED Releasable to EAPC/MD/ICI/IP

Defence Policy and Planning Division Enablement and Resilience Section Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre (EADRCC) q Created in 1998 to coordinate international assistance in case of natural and man made disasters ØOperational 24/7 ØActs as a clearing house mechanism, coordinating requests and offers of assistance from all Allies and partners (70 countries) q In 2001, EADRCC has been given an additional coordinating role for response to terrorist attacks involving CBRN agents ØMaintains a inventory of CBRN assets/resources potentially available from Allied nations to assist response and protection of the population. q In 2013, EADRCC became a full member of the Inter-Agency Committee for Radiological Emergencies q Liaison arrangements: ØNMAs; ØEU Emergency Response Coordination Center; ØUN-OCHA; ØInternational Atomic Emergency Agency. NATO UNCLASSIFIED Releasable to EAPC/MD/ICI/IP

Defence Policy and Planning Division Enablement and Resilience Section q q q Partners in resilience European Union Private Sector Partner Nations NATO UNCLASSIFIED Releasable to EAPC/MD/ICI/IP

Defence Policy and Planning Division Enablement and Resilience Section Conclusions Why focus on building resilience? q q q Important deterrent effect Can prevent low-level attacks and minimise impact of hybrid incidents Builds long term advantage against other potential adversaries and emerging threats NATO UNCLASSIFIED Releasable to EAPC/MD/ICI/IP

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Defence Policy and Planning Division Enablement and Resilience Section Improving resilience through Civil Preparedness Khan Jahier Enablement and Resilience Section Defence Policy and Planning Division NATO International Staff NATO UNCLASSIFIED Releasable to EAPC/MD/ICI/IP 24