Multinational Interoperability Council INTEROPERABILITY and COALITION BUILDING TEMPEST EXPRESS 26 April 2-10, 2015 LTC Thomas Labouche

Agenda I. The Multinational Interoperability Council (MIC) MIC’s Purpose and Objective Organization and Scope MIC’s Interoperability Efforts II. The Coalition Building Guide (CBG) Purpose Added Value (?) Take Aways Questions

1 Nation & 2 Organizations officially recognized as MIC Affiliates MIC Overview Established: 1999 7 countries with “demonstrated willingness, competence, and capability to lead and/or participate in coalition and/or multinational operations” Affiliates: Nations/Organizations who have established a formal, long-term relationship with MIC, without the same level of commitment, resources, or rights of membership as MIC member nations 1 Nation & 2 Organizations officially recognized as MIC Affiliates

MIC Executive Secretariat (ES) MIC Organization & Scope MIC Principals MIC Executive Secretariat (ES) MIC Steering Group (SG) Ops MIWG (standing) Ops Sup MIWG (standing) Targeting MIWG (directed) Task Specific

MIC Purpose & Objective An operator-led (J-3) multinational forum Focused on strategic and high operational levels Identifying and addressing interoperability, interagency and comprehensive approach issues that are key to planning and executing coalition operations Information sharing is paramount “the ability to act together coherently, effectively and efficiently to achieve Allied tactical, operational and strategic objectives” OR “the ability to operate in synergy in the execution of assigned tasks”. Influence the development of operational practices to enable more effective coalition operations

MIC Efforts Context: Benefits: + international legitimacy + burden sharing (manpower & equipment) + political/diplomatic advice + national economic resources + range of equipment, skills and experience Context: Difficulties: - language - understanding - goals and RoE - national interests - equipment and technology - foreign disclosure policies - budget - risk tolerance balancing multinational diversity

The Coalition Building Guide Living document & toolbox Strategic and operational levels Coalition building process Effectiveness’ factors

The Coalition Building Guide CBG VOLUME I Volume I – Military Strategic Overview CBG VOLUME II Volume II – Strategic Design and Planning Principles: strategic level planning and conduct of coalition operations Volume III – Planning Considerations Key interoperability issues that need to be considered at the strategic/high operational level III.1 III.16

CBG Volume I Military Strategic Overview …Strategic Level Considerations Non Military Contributions Diplomatic, Financial, Logistic Lift and Support, Basing, Access and Over flight rights Challenges to a Successful Campaign Timely decision making; shared situational understanding; mission creep; interoperability; force protection; and a coordinated coalition information strategy (common narrative) Operational Linkage Shaping the environment, engaging the opposing forces will and cohesion, exploiting opportunities, protecting the coalition force and its cohesion, and sustaining the force Command and control (C2) Constraints

CBG Volume II Strategic Design & Planning …Strategic & Operational Considerations Awareness, Understanding, and Appreciation National positions; shared and agreed assessment of the situation; strategic end state, exit strategy and predictability of the risks and costs National Decision Making Process Knowing where there are interfaces in national collaborative planning processes Command and Control (C2) Structures Liaisons; Coordination Centers; Integration Logistic Planning (CBG Volume III.6)

CBG Volume II Strategic Design & Planning …Strategic & Operational Considerations Troop Contributing Nations’ Force Contribution Communication and Information Systems (CIS) Force Protection

CBG Volume III Interoperability Topic Compendium III.1 - Future Coalition Operating Environment (FCOE): Interoperability Challenges for the Future III.2 - Cross-Cultural Awareness and Competence – A Guide to Best Practices III.3 - MIC Nations’ Decision Making Processes III.4 - The Military Contribution to Stabilization Operations (Stabilization Handbook) III.5 - Rapid Reconnaissance Handbook for Humanitarian/Disaster Response III.6 - Logistic Planning Considerations III.7 - Common Record of Logistic Reconnaissance for Coalition Partners III.8 - Communication and Information Systems (CIS) Planning Considerations

CBG Volume III Interoperability Topic Compendium III.9 - National Factors for Counterinsurgency (COIN) Operations III.10 - National Perspectives on the Use of Biometric Data III.11 - National Positions about Private Security Companies (PSC) III.12 - Counter-Improvised Explosive Devices (C-IED) III.13 - Detainee Operations III.14 – Internally Displaced Persons III.15 – Military contribution to Strategic Communication III.16 – Cyber Defense

CBG Volume III Interoperability Topic Compendium …Essential Considerations III.1 - Future Coalition Operating Environment Major Trends Interoperability Challenges III.4 - Military Contribution to Stabilization Operations (Stabilization Handbook) Five Tasks

CBG Volume III Interoperability Topic Compendium …Essential Considerations III.6 - Logistic Planning III.7 - Common Record of Logistic Reconnaissance for Coalition Partners III.15 – Military contribution to Strategic Communication

Take Aways Forum of major military powers aware of the fact that ad hoc coalitions are appropriate answers to todays’ security challenges Dedicated to improving interoperability as a prerequisite for success (discussed and adequately solved) before a coalition is required Proposing the CBG as a tool box to help shaping and support efficient coalitions

Joint us at: https://community.apan.org/mic Questions ? Joint us at: https://community.apan.org/mic Questions: js.mic.es@mail.mil LTC Thomas Labouche

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