Coordination HUB 29 July 2005 UNCLASSIFIED MPAT TE-8 Commanders Brief

Scope Review Deliverables Organizational framework –Coordination Hub PKF Transition phases –Indicators for transition

Deliverables Commander’s Guidance: Unity of effort Countries intent UN/NGO/IO assessment Facilitate coordination between military and UN/NGO/IO Transitional Phases and Action

Co-ordination Hub - An Operating Framework

Facts Several players in the AO –CTF (Coalition forces) –Non-Coalition forces –UN, NGOs, IOs, etc. MNF SOP does not have a framework for Coalition Forces, Non-Coalition Forces and Civilian Organisations working together. Many IOs / NGOs will not necessarily come to a military coordination center of any sort as they: –View military support as an obstacle to their operations; –May have no awareness of the military aspects of the situation*; –May not see a need for any military support in their operations*.

Principles Applied in Peace Operations. (MNF SOP p. B7 B-13) 1. Continual military interaction with a wide variety of IOs and NGOs will make coordination of their activities difficult and challenging. 2. Unity of effort recognizes the need for a coherent approach to a common objective between the various military and civilian components of the PO. 3. Coordination with civilian agencies is facilitated by dialogue and consensus building and not by command. 4. Unity of effort can best be achieved by the development of a multifunctional multi-organizational planning approach. 5. Unity of effort at the strategic level requires close liaison between the Supported Strategic Commander / Lead Nation National Authorities and the UN Security Council. 6. Unity of effort at the operational and tactical levels requires close and frequent liaison between the military and civilian components of the PO.

The Need to for Coordination Hub Military Anticipate requests for assistance (support and protection) Non-mil activities should be integrated, or at least deconflicted, with CTF operations Non-Military Awareness of the military aspects of the situation Not necessarily come to a military coordination center

Principal Considerations One stop center for all stakeholders Facilitate quicker decision-making & Networked to enhance information sharing Strives for “win-win” situation; avoiding military domination; striving to enhance cooperation, coordination & UNITY OF EFFORT Seamless transition to commensurate with phases of operations

C1 – C7 Coordinating Hub COALITION REPs NON-COALITION REPs UN,NGOs,IOs, etc PLAYERS FORUM Note: The Forum Chairman must have a direct access to the CTF Commander to facilitate decision making process (possible options COS/DCS). The Hub is 24/7 and conducted by staff of C7, supported by C3 and C5. Conceptual Framework Host, Key Figures Civil-Military INFO MGT OPS/INT Joint Military Commission (JMC)

Lead Nation Non- Coalition Nation #1… x Commander CTF Supported Strategic Commander Participating Nation #2 Participating Nation #3 Participating NC Nation #1..x Coordinating Hub (Forum) HOC UN NGOs IOs CTF Liaison Offr Others Beneficiaries POs Non- Coalition Rep Participating Non-Coalition Nation Commander# 1..x PLAYERS FORUM CMOC C1 – C7

Coordination Hub Concept The Coordination Hub is a forum that builds upon the following guiding principles: Sharing, co-ordination of efforts One stop center where the military, NGOs, and Humanitarian Organizations and beneficiaries of humanitarian activities coordinate hence establishing mutual support. Stakeholders are involved in planning hence there is consensus building, partnership creation leading to co-ownership and coherence of plans.

Coordination Hub Concept A Coordination Hub is a critical enabler for achieving coordinated and unified operations among the players in the Theater of Operations. A Coordination Hub is normally used to facilitate coordination, exchange of information, planning, and preparation of CTF and other forces to support humanitarian organizations’ activities. The composition of the Coordination Hub comprises staff of C3, C5 and C7 (CCC and CMOC) and UN Agencies, IOs, NGOs and beneficiaries.

NETWORKED Co-ordination Hub Co-ordination Forum Possible Chairman: COS / DCSCo-Secretariat by C3/C7 –Impetus: Co-ordinate the application of force and resources from the right source to the right people at the right place and time. –Supported by an extensive network centric CCIS system – linkage to relief web. –CTF Liaison Officers will attend relevant UN meetings. Scope: 1.Security update 2.Humanitarian situation update 3.Host nation/faction rep requests 4.Management and Prioritisation of RFA 5.Ops Co-ordination. End States/Outcomes Execution of Tasks/ Coordination of … Routes used, heli/air taskings, transportation, passage of lines, point-of-contact, time and space, convoy security, link-up pts, etc. Military Co-ordination Forum Coalition/Non-coalition members (C3, C5, or C7 led) 1.Security and situation update 2.Assets Management 3.Priorisation of RFA and Assets 4.Ops Co-ordination 5.CONOPS Co-ordination Civilian Co-ordination Forum U N agencies, IOs & NGOs, C7 Rep (OCHA or UN led) 1.Security and situation Update 2.Sector/functional co-ordination 3.Request for Assistance (RFA) Lift, movement, protection, etc Information Management Forum Coalition/Non-coalition mbers (C3 or CTF IO Chief) 1.Coord & Synch Opsec measures 2.Coord & Synch Info Theme(s) 3.Deconflict Info Challenges 4.Coord Info Dissem/Control measures Host Nation / Faction Rep / Key Leaders

Possible Hub Cycle 0001/ / / / / / / / / / / /1900 Mil Coord Forum Info Mgt Forum Civil Coord Forum Hub Coord Forum

Potential Shortcomings More risk of civilian inputs –Cannot compromise military requirements –Implication to Ops critical Risk of much flexibility –Exercise control measures? Too many non-military entities –Lead agencies and credible NGOs only?

Transition Phases

Indicators for Transition Cease fire agreement enforced  reduced fighting (MOE). Secure operating environment established. Buffer zones established. Transitional Federal Government functional. Civilian organisations operate independently.

Transition Phases T C2 Change Over Point Deployment Phase Initial Transition Phase Key Transition Phase CTF ledUN Support 1.Establishment and operation of Coordination Hub. 2.Lead Nation led. 3.Coalition, Non- coalition, UN, IOs, NGOs, Host/ Country Reps. Concentration of forces 1.Mobilisation 2.National Training 3.Inter-ministry Co- ordination with UN 1.Execution of Tasks of Co-ordination Hub 2.Lead Nation led. 3.New members of Non-coalition forces and key members of IO/NGOs. 1.Force Integration Training (FMB) 1.Transition / situational awareness handover/ training 2.Exchange of functions, areas, information and C2 relationship T -30T -60 Graduated Scaling Down of CTF forces

Transition Phases T C2 Change Over Point Final Transition PhaseOverwatchCTF Withdrawal UN ledCTF Support 1.Transfer of leadership in Coordination Hub. 2.UN led. 3.Coalition, Non- coalition, UN, IOs, NGOs, Host/ Country Reps. Graduated Scaling Down of CTF forces 1.Continued exchange of functions (MOE) 2.C2 Relationship 1.Execution of Tasks of Co-ordination Hub. 2.UN led. 3.New members of Non-coalition forces and key members of IO/NGOs. 1.Contingency Forces / Rapid Reaction Capability 1.CTF withdrawal mandate established T+30T+20

Force Need Analysis

CTF Needs Analysis Endstate (SCR 5440) MOE/KPINeedsForces Available (20 Nations) Forces NeededGap a)Ensure cessation of hostilities among the factions b)Maintain the separation of the warring factions c)Establish a temporary border regime among the three factions d)Support the initial SRSG efforts to resolve the future of the TFG, including the conduct of national elections and resolution of resource sharing among the factions. 1. Separation of factions 2. International HR effort 3. Establishment of Joint Mil commission 4.Prisoner repatriation 5. Framework for general elections Inf (10 Nations) 4XBn 6XCo Eng (7 Nations) 1XBn 5XCo 1XPlt Med (7 Nations) 200 troops, 45 Doctors ROWPU (3 Nations) 60 troops 3 units (3 x gal/hr) (more needed) MP (4 Nations) 4 X Co Log (2 Nations) 85 troops

EndstateMOE/KPINeedsForces AvailableForces Needed Gap e) Facilitate the establishment and maintenance of public safety and law and order to promote and protect human rights; facilitate the provision of humanitarian assistance and the access of international workers to the people of Azuria in need; f) Combat terrorism g) Support establishment of conditions for international and regional organizations, including the United Nations, to assist the people of Azuria Navy Component (3 x Nations) 1 x LSH, 1 x LSL 1 x LST Destroyer, Frigate, Hosp. Ship Air Component (7 Nations) C-130X16, IL-76X1 Mil-8X1 CH-47X2 CTF Needs Analysis

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