1. CTF RFA/RFI Discussion 26 Jul 05

2. RFA/RFI PROCESSES Military (CMOC) In reality State Foreign Affairs
UNOCHA
UNOCHA (Attempts)
UN AGENCIES/IOs
NGO

3. Comments
Most of IO/NGOs, deal with Military supports and information sharing on case by case basis.
OCHA will normally co-ordinate all humanitarian activities, but do not have jurisdiction over anyone, not even UN agencies.
OCHA co-ordinate request from UN agencies/IOs/NGOs through RFA Process

4. Comments (Cont)
RFA- Request for Security, Military Assets, Emergency Logistics, Request for Information
Through:
LNOs (Liaison/Planning Tm exchange)
Direct Requests
Through RFA Process (OCHA)
Civil Mil Ops Centre (CMOC) handles RFA request – No full time IO/NGO’s

5. Comments (cont) Tsunami Relief Contingency - Unique
In most crisis cases response Situations where a lead nation, CTF, peace enforcement mission:
Major IOs will normally be in the theatre already with some system in place.
Some NGOs will be in place with systems established
CTF must respect (acknowledge) roles & mission of these groups

6. Comments (Cont) Unity of Effort = CTF CDR/SRSG
CTF co-ordinates “WITH” not “FOR” IOs/NGOs
Exchange of “Liaison/Planning teams with Major IOs/NGOs. The desired manner of coordination & planning:
ICRC
WFP
UNHCR
UNICEF
UNDP
OCHA and CTF HQ should be collocated
Unity of Effort = CTF CDR/SRSG
Over all in charge is usually Host Nation but if fail state, UN Country Team , SRSG (with UN mandate) Local Warlord( w/o UN Mandate).
Information is usually available on initial assessment report will usually be provided by OCHA –DART, WFP-UNDAC. ICRC who had a higher risk tolerance will also have report on their website. Question/RFA/RFI can also be posted on and OCHA will manage all this requirement