MULTINATIONAL CIMIC GROUP Projecting Stability in the NATO

MULTINATIONAL CIMIC GROUP Projecting Stability in the NATO Southern Flank MNCG Commander Reflection Col. (OF-5) ITA – A Francesco GRECO MNCG COM Roma, 14 th May 2018 NON SENSITIVE INFORMATION RELEASABLE TO PUBLIC

AGENDA • Multinational CIMIC Group overview • General View on Projecting Stability • CIMIC in support to Projecting Stability • MNCG Perspective • Italy Perspective • Conclusions NON SENSITIVE INFORMATION RELEASABLE TO PUBLIC 2/42

MNCG OVERVIEW MNCG is characterized as a NATO Affirmed Force NON SENSITIVE INFORMATION RELEASABLE TO PUBLIC 3/42

MNCG OVERVIEW NATO RESPONSE FORCE NRF current situation NRF 2018 NRF 2019 NRF way ahead NRF 2020 NRF 2021 NRF 2022 JFC CIMIC GROUP HQ (-) PENDING MNCG CC FORMAL APPROVAL CIMIC UNIT PENDING PARTNER NATIONS OFFER CIMIC Units are offered by PNs as: “CIMIC UNIT EMBEDDED IN CIMIC GROUP HQ AS PART OF Joint Theatre Troops - IFFG” NON SENSITIVE INFORMATION RELEASABLE TO PUBLIC 4/42

MNCG OVERVIEW MNCG VIRTUOS CYCLE OPERATION TRAINING & EDUCATION TT P BP s T E& - Develop CIMIC Operator (3 courses) - Enhance Individual and collective CIMIC skills and capabilities - Preparation for the Operation - Practice and evaluate training Test CIMIC preparation Identify training gaps Improve capabilities CIMIC Reports Update Fact Book OPS - END OF THE OPERATION Lesson identified Lesson learned Share experiences and considerations Propose way for improvement (courses, training, etc. ) Propose solutions (i. e. TTPs revision? ) NON SENSITIVE INFORMATION RELEASABLE TO PUBLIC 5/42

AGENDA • Multinational CIMIC Group overview • General View on Projecting Stability • CIMIC in support to Projecting Stability • MNCG Perspective • Italy Perspective • Conclusions NON SENSITIVE INFORMATION RELEASABLE TO PUBLIC 6/42

GENERAL VIEW ON PROJECTING STABILITY Stabilization is defined as the process by which support is given to places descending into or emerging from violent conflict. This is achieved by: preventing or reducing violence; protecting people and key institutions; promoting political processes, which lead to greater stability and preparing for longer-term development; and non-violent politics. Source: ATP 3. 2. 2. 1 NON SENSITIVE INFORMATION RELEASABLE TO PUBLIC 7/42

GENERAL VIEW ON PROJECTING STABILITY Stabilization activities encompass actions undertaken by or in coordination with indigenous national authorities, mandated authorities or other civil agencies to maintain or bring about a safe environment. Multi-agency involvement in stabilizing a crisis is impossible without adequate security and the provision of a permissive environment. The core military role in supporting stabilization activities is to contribute, along with other actors, to a SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT to enable the non-military efforts Source: ATP 3. 2. 2. 1 NON SENSITIVE INFORMATION RELEASABLE TO PUBLIC 8/42

GENERAL VIEW ON PROJECTING STABILITY Principles for stability a. Understand the context. b. Focus on the population. c. Exploit credibility. d. Prepare for long term perseverance and sustainability. e. Balance between (force) protection and contact with the population f. Anticipate, learn and adapt g. Transparency. CIMIC is an essential capability, especially in supporting the pursue of the first 3 principles NON SENSITIVE INFORMATION RELEASABLE TO PUBLIC Source: ATP 3. 2. 2. 1 9/42

GENERAL VIEW ON PROJECTING STABILITY Military stability activities: tactical military activities that seek to stabilize the situation by setting the conditions that allow reconstruction and development. Security and Control: Patrolling, Support to Security Sector Reform (SSR): Military Support to SSR, DDDR, Y T I Assistance in selection and recruitment of a R U Judicial new security service, C Support E System Reform, Support Legal S s Reform. Support Corrections n i a m e r 4 Line of Stability Activities s s e n i s Support to Initial Governance Support to Initial Restoration of u b the re- Tasks: Support Establishment of Public Services: Supportre to o Infrastructure, Order and Safety, Transitional establishment ofc. Critical O Health Programmes Administrations, Support Establishment and Support T Public Support NA Humanitarian De-mining, Development of Local Governance, Support Cease fire lines, Buffer zones, Route Control, Convoy escort, Crowd Control, Surveillance, Cordon and Search, Protection of population, control of the movement of populations; refugees, displaced persons Education Programmes, Economic Generation, Public Sector Investment Programmes. Anti-Corruption Initiatives, Support elections process, Support Human Rights Initiatives NON SENSITIVE INFORMATION RELEASABLE TO PUBLIC 10/42

AGENDA • Multinational CIMIC Group overview • General View on Projecting Stability • CIMIC in support to Projecting Stability • MNCG Perspective • Italy Perspective • Conclusions NON SENSITIVE INFORMATION RELEASABLE TO PUBLIC 11/42

CIMIC IN SUPPORT TO PROJECTING STABILITY Support to non-military actors Civ/Mil Liaison Support to the force • Support to non-military actors • Focused on short-term local capacity building • Local ownership • Sustainability • Transitioning responsibilities • Within means and capabilities • Assessment Supporting restoration of basic services • Civ/Mil Liaison, in particular with IO/GO/NGOs and HN government authorities • Support to the force mainly channeled through: • Enduring civil assessment • Country Study; • CIMIC (Area & Village) Assessment. NON SENSITIVE INFORMATION RELEASABLE TO PUBLIC 12/42

CIMIC CONTRIBUTION • Establish SASE & FOM (focus on enhancing population attitude, trust building …. ) R Help Restore Public Security O T F A O T I Restore Basic Services and. IL Infrastructure E N C I L A F 4 Support Humanitarian Assistance A E H S T A DDR / SFA / SSR T C S I U E M I I O VIfor T meeting Longer-Term H Help. CEstablish Conditions G I U ACT O Governance and Development Requirements HR T NON SENSITIVE INFORMATION RELEASABLE TO PUBLIC 13/42

CIMIC PROJECTS • Education • Security • Public Health • Water supply and sewage • Roads and transportation • Governance • Social affairs • Agriculture • Reintegration • Critical infrastructures • Public services • Rural rehabilitation NON SENSITIVE INFORMATION RELEASABLE TO PUBLIC 14/42

AGENDA • Multinational CIMIC Group overview • General View on Projecting Stability • CIMIC in support to Projecting Stability • MNCG Perspective • Italy Perspective • Conclusions NON SENSITIVE INFORMATION RELEASABLE TO PUBLIC 15/42

MNCG COM’s PERSPECTIVE EUROPE 8 x Ao. O KOSOVO JOINT ENTERPRISE Pristina Pec Decane MIDDLE EAST / C. ASIA LEBANON UNIFIL - LEONTE Naqoura – CIMIC Unit Shama – JTFL-W AFGHANISTAN RESOLUTE SUPPORT Herat MEDITERRANEAN SEA ITALY STRADE SICURE MEDITERRANEAN SEA IRAQ PRIMA PARTICA / INHERENT RESOLVE Bagdad Mosul EUNAVFOR MED - SOPHIA AFRICA GIBUTI BMIS Gibuti SOMALIA EUTM Mogadishu Ready to move NON SENSITIVE INFORMATION RELEASABLE TO PUBLIC 16/42

GIBUTI THE ITALIAN SOLDIERS DEPLOYED IN THE MISSION IN DJIBOUTI SUPPORT THE LOCAL POPULATION DONATING A NEW STRUCTURE AND WITH THE TRAINING ON HEALTH EMERGENCIES. NON SENSITIVE INFORMATION RELEASABLE TO PUBLIC 17/42

SOMALIA 21 PROJECTS IN SUPPORT OF THE LOCAL POPULATION HAVE BEEN PRESENTED BY THE CIMIC CELL OF THE MISSION EUTM SOMALIA NON SENSITIVE INFORMATION RELEASABLE TO PUBLIC 18/42

LEBANON ITALIAN BLUE HELMETS COMPLETED CIMIC INDUCTION TRAINING NON SENSITIVE INFORMATION RELEASABLE TO PUBLIC 19/42

KOSOVO FIRST “INTERAGENCY NGOS MEETING” TOOK PLACE AT VILLAGGIO ITALIA, AIMED AT ENHANCING MUTUAL COOPERATION AND UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN K – FOR UNITS AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS (NGOS) PRESENT IN KOSOVO. NON SENSITIVE INFORMATION RELEASABLE TO PUBLIC 20/42

AFGHANISTAN SELF-PROTECTION COURSES CONDUCTED BY THE ITALIAN MILITARY IN FAVOUR OF THE AFGHAN ARMED FORCES AND CIVILIAN POPULATION CONTINUE NON SENSITIVE INFORMATION RELEASABLE TO PUBLIC 21/42

IRAQ TRAINING COURSE IN FAVOUR OF LOCAL SECURITY FORCES NON SENSITIVE INFORMATION RELEASABLE TO PUBLIC 22/42

AGENDA • Multinational CIMIC Group overview • General View on Projecting Stability • CIMIC in support to Projecting Stability • MNCG Perspective • Italy Perspective • Conclusions NON SENSITIVE INFORMATION RELEASABLE TO PUBLIC 23/42

ITALY’s PERSPECTIVE 1. Indivisibility of the Euro-Mediterranean security and NATO cohesion. 2. Support a balanced approach towards security challenges, with the aim of preserving the Alliance Center of Gravity 3. Enhance Defense Capacity Building activities 4. Plan and conduct ISR activities under JFC-NP responsibility 5. Sustain Op. “Sea Guardian” 6. Continue revision of Generic Contingency Plan (GCP) 7. Support the New Regional Centre in Kuwait NON SENSITIVE INFORMATION RELEASABLE TO PUBLIC 24/42

ITALY’s APPROACH EUNAVFORMED OP SOPHIA & OP ATALANTA Coherent solution with International Actors EU CAPACITY BUILDING (EUTM MALI, EUTM SOMALIA) Full implementation of regional HUB UNIFIL/LEBANON MARE NOSTRUM OPS SFA COE POLITICAL/DIPLOMATIC EFFORTS (BI-LATERAL AGREEMENTS) ITA CAPACITY BUILDING/SUPPORT (IRAQ, LIBYA, LEBANON/MIBIL) NON SENSITIVE INFORMATION RELEASABLE TO PUBLIC 25/42

AGENDA • Multinational CIMIC Group overview • General View on Projecting Stability • CIMIC in support to Projecting Stability • MNCG Perspective • Italy Perspective • Conclusions NON SENSITIVE INFORMATION RELEASABLE TO PUBLIC 26/42

CONCLUSIONS • NATO projecting stability in the southern neighborhood needs a cohesive and indivisible efforts (29 x 29, 24/7, through 360°) • A close Cooperation with International Actors will remain extremely important to project stability in the MENA region. • A strong and effective NATO coordination is required to synchronize and synergize different projecting activities which can range from operations to partnership activities. NON SENSITIVE INFORMATION RELEASABLE TO PUBLIC 27/42

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