Strategic Force Generation and Capability Planning UNITED NATIONS Department of Peacekeeping Operations Office of Military Affairs & DPET Strategic Force Generation and Capability Planning 21 July 2015

Agenda Overview of Strategic Force Generation and Capability Planning Cell (SFGCPC) Overview of United Nations Peacekeeping Capabilities Readiness System (PCRS) Uniformed Capability Requirements and Preparation for the Upcoming Peacekeeping Summit

Strategic Force Generation and Capability Planning Cell Objectives “Dedicated capacity and mechanism responsible for planning and coordinating DPKO/DFS current and future UN Peacekeeping Capability needs” Support systematic DPKO/DFS planning on future peacekeeping capability needs, in coordination with the DPKO/DFS Uniformed Capabilities Steering Group. Develop comprehensive and actionable DPKO/DFS understanding of individual Member State Peacekeeping Capabilities and their potential to contribute. Inject rapidity in deployment by refining certain Force Generation and Movement Processes and Structures.

Work Streams Outreach Coordinate and Support Strategic Member State engagement with current and potential contributors. New Readiness System and Rapid Deployment Implement a redesigned system for managing commitments from the Member States (PCRS). Liaison and coordination with ongoing initiatives like Standing Capabilities and rapidly deployable headquarters. Knowledge Management Develop and manage a comprehensive knowledge management system to capture institutional knowledge related to different aspects of each Member State’s engagement. Capability Planning Develop and communicate long term capability requirements. Processes & Structures Force Generation Manual

UNSAS: Issues and Challenges Established in 1994. Web-based UNSAS functional since Sep 2010. Participation 100 in 2015 (only 13 new entries in last 16 years) 13 TCC active by the end 2nd quarter 2015 ( only 10 with pledges) Limited Effectiveness of UNSAS : Lack of Engagement by HQ UN & MS Level of Preparedness of the Contingents : inadequate level of details Lack of System to validate pledges and confirm actual levels of readiness

UNSAS: Levels of Commitment Level 1: Provides a list of capabilities (size, strength, and response time) of the pledges made available to the UN. Level 2: Provides detailed inventory lists of the pledges including the organization of the units, a list of major equipment, level of self-sufficiency, and data on individuals. Level 3: Provides for a signed MOU giving details of capabilities & resources pledged. Rapid Deployment Level (RDL): Resources deployable within 90 days of a SC Mandate.

Overview of the UN PCRS “ A more dynamic process of interaction between the UNHQ and Member States for ensuring readiness and timely deployment of quality peacekeeping capabilities” Objectives Improve efficiency in the management of commitments. Achieve greater degree of readiness and predictability through a sustained and collaborative approach between the UNHQ and the Member States. Provide a single window for the selection of a TCC for deployment.

PCRS: Levels of Commitment Level 1: TCC makes a formal pledge along with (a) Table of Organization, (b) list of Major and Self Sustainment equipment and (c) certification of completion of basic training. Level 2: Based upon UN requirements, select TCCs are elevated to Level 2 after signing of a draft MOU and conduct of a satisfactory Assessment and Advisory Visits (AAV). Level 3: Following a satisfactory AAV, the TCCs are elevated to Level 3 after MOU is signed and TCC provides a Load list as required by the DFS/MovCon. Rapid Deployment Level (RDL): TCC pledges for RDL if capable of deploying within 30/60/90 days of a SC Mandate. Premium provided for rapid deployment in the case of enablers, subject to SG’s approval.

Transition to PCRS Old pledges in UNSAS? Kept only as a record; all Member States are now required to make fresh pledges. When to make PCRS pledges? By the end of September 2015 What to include in pledges? A Note Verbale listing the unit / subunit / capability along with Annex A: Table of Organization Annex B: List of Major Equipment available (each category) Annex C: Lit of Self Sustainment Equipment available (each category) Caveats if any (Detailed SOP is being worked out, follow the MOU format) Where to submit? To the PCRS desk officer (Room S-1785) in the SFGCP Cell either in print or via email to poudyals@un.org. How do I know the status of my pledge? The receipt will be acknowledged and the Member State will be informed of their status after review.

Transition to PCRS What if my pledge do not get accepted in Level 1? You will be directed to SFGCP Cell for consultation in identifying and consolidating your training and equipment needs. Who initiates the AAVs? The UNHQ will invite select Member States accepted in Level 1 to sign a draft / preliminary MOU and schedule an Assessment and Advisory Visit (AAV) to the Member State. What preparations are needed for AAVs? You are expected to show the Major Equipment, Self-Sustaining equipment, and training infrastructure (detailed SOP is being worked out) Can informal pledges still be made? Informal pledges cannot be made. However, interest in contributing specific capabilities should be communicated to the SFGCPC for follow up. What happens to UNSAS Web Link? Pledge submission will be suspended temporarily, to be replaced by the PCRS. TCC/PCCs can still use it to gain access to important documents.

Uniformed Capability Requirements Purpose: Identify and Communicate Current and Emerging Capability Needs Capability Requirements Paper – July 2015 Version Section 1: Current gaps in peacekeeping missions Section 2: Commitments to enable more rapid deployment Section 3: General commitments for uniformed capabilities Annex: Capabilities to enhance effectiveness and respond to the changing environment

2015 Peacekeeping Summit 28 September 2015, 3:00pm: Trusteeship Council Chamber Purpose: To generate pledges of new capabilities for UN peacekeeping identified in the capability requirements paper Co-chaired at the Head of State or Government level by a cross-regional group of Member States and the Secretary-General Preceded by regional meetings in Amsterdam, Montevideo, and Kigali. Upcoming regional meetings: Jakarta (27-28 July) and Addis Ababa (25-26 August)

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