1. Security Risks & Transformation EuroAtlantic & Regional Perspectives
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20 November 2005
Security Risks & Transformation
EuroAtlantic & Regional Perspectives

2. AGENDA KFOR activities & assignments
Introduction
KFOR activities & assignments
Assessment of the current situation
Future prospects for the mission
Conclusions

3. United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244:
KFOR’s MISSION
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244:
“While continuing to maintain and develop a climate of safety and security, KFOR is to support UNMIK in promoting the transfer of increased responsibility to the civil authorities, in order to facilitate the withdrawal from large-scale framework operations in Kosovo.”

4. KFOR Troops (1999/2005)

5. FORCE STRUCTURE
MNB (NE)
Belo Brdo
MNB (C)
Lesak l
Koporice
Leposavic
Duboka
Socanica l
Bajgora
Krpimej l G a z i v o d s k o
Podujevo l
Zubin Potok
Zvecan l
Glavnik
KFOR
NOVO SELO
Vuctrn l
Batlava
Rudrik G
Klina B a t l a v s k o
Orlane l i S t
Srbica n i c a l
Prugovac
Kacikol N . S e l o
Durakovac n i a l K l
Priluzje l l
PEC B e l i D r i m l l
Josanica l
Trstenik
Obilic
Strevovce
Rausic l
Kosovo Polje G r
PRISTINA a c a n i c k o l l l
KTM
MSU
Krusevac l G
Karacevo
Iglarevo
Slatina
Gracarica
Kosovska -
Kamenica
Koretin
MNB (SW)
Lipljan
Rznic
Brasaljce
Prilep l l
GNJILANE
TF K
Junik
Malisevo
Belanica
Stimlje
UROSEVAC
Dakovica
Mucibaba
ISR TF E r e n i k
Prozaranje
Suvo Reka l
Zegra
The overview about the KOSOVO Force structure and strength without FYROM and GREECE
Rogovo V
Krusa
PRIZREN
Musuiste l l
Strpce
Brod l l
Kacianik l D r i m l B e i
Zur
Musrjikov
Deneral -
Vrbrica
Jank l
D -
Ljubinje
Brodosavce
MNB (E) l
Dragas
Brod
Restelica l
≃ 17000

6. 25 NATO NATIONS IT DA SN GE HU LI FR PL ES US BE LU CZ SP UK NO GR RO NL LA CA
Presently there are 25 NATO Nations manning about posts in KOSOVO.
Augmentations are not included.
The Netherlands is to be greeted as new participant. TU SK PO BU
≃14500

7. 11 NON-NATO NATIONS ≃2500 AUT CHE FIN GEO MAR ARG SWE AZE UKR ARM IRL
11 Non-NATO Nations support KFOR with nearly 2800 soldiers.
IRL
≃2500

8. Assets on the ground
APART FROM THE CENTRAL PLAIN AROUND PRISTINA, KOSOVAR TERRAIN IS VERY HILLY AND FORESTED, WITH A POORLY-DEVELOPED ROAD NETWORK WHICH ALMOST COLLAPSES DURING WINTER SNOWING. THEREFORE, OPERATIONAL SCENARIOS REQUIRE UNITS WITH HIGH MOBILITY, FLEXIBILITY AND CRC/CBT POWER:
PARATROOPS;
LIGHT INFANTRY;
WHEELED IFVs;
HELI ASSETS.

9. MSU

10. Presence and supervision Deterrence Direct support to Authorities and
FRAMEWORK OPERATIONS
Presence and supervision
Deterrence
Direct support to Authorities and
population
The situation here is mostly driven by economic considerations, not military ones. The security situation here in Kosovo is, on the whole, quite good, but perceptions are more often the reality for many people in the world – and no where is this more true than in the Balkans, especially in Kosovo at this moment in its history. As time goes on and interethnic incidents remain low, the perception of security by both the K-Serb population and the international community should increase. This will drive the economic engine, as industry and investment return to the region.
In its turn, the expanding economy will foster an even better overall perception of security, as respect for diverse cultures and for property rights become more and more the norm for all the inhabitants of Kosovo.

11. Presence and supervision
If K-Serb and IC perceptions of security do not improve, the less we can expect economic investment and the worse security perceptions will
be – a downward cycle resulting in a stagnant economy, and a threat to overall security.
OBSERVATION POINTS;
CHECK POINTS;
PATROLS.

12. Deterrence
OPERATIONAL REHEARSALS;
CROWD RIOT CONTROL.