Model Arrangement Discussion Group : Current Status of Initiative Results of Discussions Breakout Group included representatives from Australia, Bangladesh, China, EU, ICRC, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mongolia, Philippines, ROK, Russia, Thailand, UNOCHA, and USA Responded to ARF Ministers August 2008 instruction to explore template feasibility and the July 2009 instruction for the ISM-DR to continue discussions. Reviewed first draft of Model Arrangement in its entirety. Recommended changes, additions, and improvements to Model Arrangement text

Model Arrangement Discussion Group: Objectives Results of Discussions Discuss conceptual framework for Model Arrangement. Conduct line-by-line review of first draft of Model Arrangement If possible, reach consensus on common principles and identify areas of divergence. Recommend specific changes to Model Arrangement text. Capture comments/concerns of particular interest to individual participants.

Model Arrangement Discussion Group: Key Areas of Agreement & Points for Further Discussion Results of Discussions Agreement: Importance of Model Arrangement as mechanism for reducing response time. Respect for sovereignty of Affected and Assisting States. Mutually agreed nature of MCDA activities. Peaceful nature of MCDA activities. General applicability of Oslo Guidelines (with some concerns expressed). Importance of uniform terminology and common understanding.

Model Arrangement Discussion Group: Key Areas of Agreement & Points for Further Discussion Results of Discussions Further discussion: Scope of applicability (natural vs. manmade disasters) Command & control over MCDA operations Criminal jurisdiction (shared vs. exclusive), custody, detention Individual member-nation concerns (e.g., quarantine, licensing, sovereign immunity of vessels & aircraft, limitations due to internal laws). Carrying of arms by MCDA members Adjudication and resolution of claims

Model Arrangement Discussion Group: Recommendations for Next Steps Results of Discussions Provide annotated text (including comments and edits) to ISM-DR co- chairs ISM-DR co-chairs consolidate input, consider minor formatting changes to reflect differing views by ARF participants, and distribute revised draft of Model Arrangement to ARF participants. Individual ARF participants consult with their governments, conduct further review and analysis by January 15 Continue discussions of Model Arrangement through Inter- sessional year. Consider an additional review session of ARF civil-military disaster relief experts to further refine text following the receipt of comments by ISM-DR co-chairs in January Recommend testing of Model Arrangement through next ARF Disaster Relief Exercise