1. NATO Bi-Strategic Command Directive (8 Aug 2012) Framework & Structure Maj Caroline Burger SME Gender/NATO
Be Able facilitate traning: GENAD, GFA and GFP
nessecary understanding: framework, structure, military organizations, planning on different levels.
Most likely this next presentation will be repetion for some of you, and som new information for others.
First of all to know my audience a litte bit more:
Yesterday we did the ADL /1 was mentioned
For Many of you that was the first time you heard about the BI SC directive 40/1?
How many of you worked within the framework of 40/1?
How many used the 40/ in your training?

2. AIM for you as a trainer:
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AIM for you as a trainer:
Apply NATO BI SCD 40-1 and Gender Perspective into training situations
Trainer needs to understand: Task our training audient
Aim for your TA: apply NATO BI SCD 40-1 and gender perspective

3. AIM for your TA: 1. Understand background of the BI-SC Dir 40-1
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AIM for your TA:
1. Understand background of the BI-SC Dir 40-1
2. Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of acting as an GENAD, GFA, GFP
3. Be able to use the directive as a mandate
4. Be able to advise commanders of the content in the Bi-SC Dir 40-1
5. Be able to support units in accordance with the content in Bi-SC Dir 40-1
6. Review of the Gender Perspective implementation in NATO operations
Trainer needs to understand: Task our training audient

4. BASIC KNOWLEDGE GENDER
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BASIC KNOWLEDGE GENDER
FRAMEWORK & STRUCTURES
SUBJECT & CASES
SUBJECT & CASES
SUBJECT & CASES
BEST PRACTISES
METHODS
Important to know about the framework and structures
PRACTICE

5. Chicago Summit Declaration 2012
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Chicago Summit Declaration 2012
“Widespread sexual and gender-based violence in conflict situations, the lack of effective institutional arrangements to protect women, and the continued under-representation of women in peace processes, remain serious impediments to building sustainable peace.  We remain committed to the full implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on Women, Peace and Security and related Resolutions which are aimed at protecting and promoting women’s rights, role, and participation in preventing and ending conflict” 
Following the 2010 Lisbon Summit Declaration, the Heads of State and Government reaffirmed NATO’s commitment to the full implementation of UNSCR 1325.

6. NATO Bi-Strategic Command Directive 40-1
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NATO Bi-Strategic Command Directive 40-1
(8 Aug 2012)
Ensure implementation UNSCR 1325 and integration of gender perspective into the NATO Command Structure
THE SOLID PURPOSE OF THIS DIRECTIVE IS TO ENSURE IMPLEMENTATION UNSCR 1325 AND ITS SISTER RESOLUTIONS AND CONVENTIONS CROSS CUTTING THE NATO ORGANISATION AND ITS PARTNERS’ IN THE NATO –LED OPERATIONS
The directive:
provides guidenance on integration
Estabislhes the role of GENAD;GFA and GFP ANNEX A
Obligates all nato members and partner nations
Standards of behavior for own forces ANNEX B
The first directive came in 2009 and the revised version, now in place, was published in on this moment new revising December this year

7. NATO Bi-Strategic Command Directive 40-1
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NATO Bi-Strategic Command Directive 40-1
(8 Aug 2012)
provides guidance for the integration of Resolutions, Conventions, Protocols and gender perspective into the planning and conduct of NATO-led operations
It establishes and clarifies the role of Gender Advisor (GENAD) and Gender Focal Point (GFP), as the providers of specific advice and operational support on gender dimensions to the Commander and NATO personnel.
North Atlantic Council endorsement of the NATO Action Plan obligates all NATO members and partner nations to commit to UNSCR 1325 and related resolutions, conventions and protocols as part of NATO's wider policy objectives of enhancing security and stability. Through the uniform implementation of this Directive, gender mainstreaming and integration of gender perspective should become routine.

8. NATO Bi-Strategic Command Directive 40-1
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NATO Bi-Strategic Command Directive 40-1
(8 Aug 2012)
Directive 40-1:
1. orders the implementation
2. explains how a gender perspective is to be integrated into the all the phases of the operations/mission : crosscutting
3. states the tasks and roles (GENAD, GFA and GFP. explains why are needed to ensure that gender is an integrated part of the planning of operations.
GENAD positions: full-time positions require adequate training, education and experience.

9. Index of the Directive: framework Chapter 1 introduction
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Index of the Directive: framework
Chapter 1 introduction
1.1 Aim  ensure implementation
1.2 Why more vulnerable, sexual violence=strategic weapon, operational effectiveness, olbigation NATO members, standards of behavior
1.3 UN &NATO framework UNSCR
1.4 key definitions
1.5 concepts of integration, to be considered implementation UNSCR & integration GP: comprehensive, liaison locals,training & education, share best practises
Chapter 2 Education and training
Talking about policy’s,framework, requirements, DH, GENAD/GFA courses, predeployment training
Chapter 3 implementation in operations
3.1 General: Annex E: all the policies,plans & directives
3.2 fully understanding its operational environment sit awareness,
3.3 gender balance
3.4 operational planning & preparation
3.5 standards of behaviour
3.6 tactival considerations: tactical task engagement local population
3.7 reporting:

10. GENAD/GFA/GFP structure
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GENAD/GFA/GFP structure
Political-Strategic Level
Commander OHQ
Military-Strategic Level
GENAD/GFP
Commander FHQ
Operational Level
GENAD/GFP
LCC Land
ACC Air
MCC Mar
GENAD/GFA
GENAD/GFA
GENAD/GFA
Overview: GENAD/GFA/GFP located within level of military structure
Highlight: Gender Advisors or Gender Focal Points exist within military structures
NOT solely responsible for the integration of gender perspective
Their work is to SUPPORT AND ADVISE the Commander or Command Group on gender perspective
SUPPORT different staff functions on how to integrate gender perspective into their respective tasks and products.
GENAD peacetime headquarter HQ and at strategic and operational levels:
direct access Commander or the Command Group in order to underline gender perspective as a cross functional area.
reports directly to the Commander and provides support to ensure that planning, execution and evaluation properly integrate a gender perspective.
The GFA works with similar tasks at the operational and tactical level.
The GFP is a dual-hatted position that supports the Unit Commander in implementing directives and procedures with a gender perspective. One of the tasks for the GFP is to provide education and training for NATO personnel.
It is always the responsibility of the Commander to make sure that a gender perspective is properly integrated.
Units
Units
Units
Tactical Level
GFA/GFP
GFA/GFP
GFA/GFP

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If you consider the previous slide: think about the support part and ADL 169
who is responsible for sexual harassement: Gender Advisor?
who would be dealing with any other criminal act internally in your troops?
Who is responsible for equal opportunities? Gender advisor?
GENAD work with gender as operational tool to increase operational effect.

12. Staff Structure (generic)
COMMANDER
DEPUTY
COMMANDER
Advisors, SAG
LEGAD, PIO, GENAD, POLAD
CHIEF OF STAFF
J/G1
J/G2
J/G3
J/G4
J/G5
J/G6
J/G7
J/G8
J/G9
Personnel
Operation
Planning
Training
CIMIC
Intelligence
Logistics
Communications
& Information
Systems
Finance
ANNEX A: roles & responsibility GENAD/GFA
Outline staff structure, HQ at Operational level (J) and Tactical Land level (G).
vary between different forces, particularly as they will be organized according to the task. But the core elements will be present.
the military will use jargon – the numbers for the staff branches are very clear to us! But if in doubt do ask.
The slide shows the main branches with which you will normally interface.
40-1: annex roles responsibilities GENAD & GFA per branche how to support them

13. Gender in operational planning proces
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Gender in operational planning proces
Gender should be a integrated part in all staff procedures
In order to develop ”the right” operational concept, capabilities and requirements
Phase 6
Transition
Phase 1
Situation
Awareness
Phase 2 OP
Appreciation
and
Assessment
of Options
Phase 4a
OP CONOPS
Development
Phase 4b
OPLAN
Phase 5
Execution
Phase 3
Orientation
Gender
Staff is responsible for all the staff procedures including planning
It is important to stress that GENAD and GFA how to work with the operational planning process and JOPG in order to ensure that gender perspectives will be covered during the whole process.
Operational Planning Process
Comprehensive Operations Planning Directive Interim V 1.0

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“To have a gender perspective is to be able to detect if and when men and women, boys and girls are being affected differently by an operation due to their gender.”
This should be considered !!!!! In everything

15. Operational Requirements
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Operational Requirements
OPS requirements
Liaison/Communication
Collecting Human Intelligence
Situation Awareness
Information (perception)
Allocation of Forces- Safe and Secure Environment
Prioritize reconstruction
don't recognize and consider the gender perspective miss great parts correct information of what's going on in the operation area (AOO) we will likely fail to provide security to the entire civilian population.
Men and women, boys and girls provide different information and affects differently of an operation.
Effect

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NATO/EAPC Action Plan for the Implementation of the NATO/EAPC Policy on Women, Peace and Security
NATO adopted The Euro-Atlantic partnership council policy on implementation 1325  followed by NATO action plans.
Should you not have a copy of the NATO/EAPC Policy and Action Plan already, you may find the document in the reference list of this training package.
Review the Action Plan and choose actions that are applicable to your training audience.

17. NATO Bi-Strategic Command Directive 40-1
Directive: Framework
guidance
Structures GENAD/GFA/GFP
 Branches
GENAD/GFA in Support and Advice:
Commander/Branches
Operational planning process
Commander Responsibility
Framework & Structure
Framework & Structure

18. NATO Bi-Strategic Command Directive 40-1 (8 Aug 2012) Framework & Structure ?Questions?