The Country Team “A Personal View” by COL Jorge R. Matos COL Jorge R. MatosCommander U.S. Military Group, Guatemala

EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

COUNTRY TEAM WHY?  NATIONAL SECURITY INTERESTS RESULT! IN COUNTRY FOREIGN POLICY EXECUTION  PROGRAMS ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE MILITARY ASSISTANCE INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPMENTAL  AGENCIES/OFFICES AT EMBASSIES

COUNTRY TEAM US FOREIGN POLICY EXECUTION ECONOMIC OTHER MILITARY POLITICAL  MANAGEMENT TOOL  NO FORMAL COMPOSITION  CHIEF OF MISSION DESIRES  COORDINATE ACTIONS, SHARE INFORMATION & RESOURCES  COM MAKES THE DECISIONS!

COUNTRY TEAM ORGANIZATION AMBASSADOR PRESIDENT’S REPRESENTATIVE POLITICAL APPOINTEE/CAREER FSO FULL RESPONSIBILITY - IN CHARGE POST MANNING (NSDD-38)

AMBASSADOR COUNTRY TEAM ORGANIZATION DCM CAREER FSO CHIEF OF STAFF CHARGE d’AFFAIRS ad interim

AMBASSADOR COUNTRY TEAM ORGANIZATION DCM POLITICAL CAREER FSO REPORT/ANALYZE POL/MIL ENUNCIATE US POLICY HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT DEMARCHES

AMBASSADOR COUNTRY TEAM ORGANIZATION DCM POLITICAL ECONOMICS CAREER FSO REPORT/ANALYZE MONEY AND BANKING PROMOTE US ECONOMIC POLICY/GOALS

AMBASSADOR COUNTRY TEAM ORGANIZATION DCM POLITICALECONOMICS CONSULAR CAREER FSO SERVICES TO US CITIZENS PASSPORTS VISAS

AMBASSADOR COUNTRY TEAM ORGANIZATION DCM POLITICALECONOMICSCONSULAR ADMIN CAREER FSO OVERSEAS POST SUPPORT

AMBASSADOR COUNTRY TEAM ORGANIZATION DCM POLITICALECONOMICSCONSULAR ADMIN COMMO B & F GSO PERSONNEL CLO MEDICAL

AMBASSADOR COUNTRY TEAM ORGANIZATION DCM POLITICALECONOMICSCONSULAR DAO ARMA AIRA ALUSNA COLLECT / REPORT DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTATION ADMIN PERSONNEL GSO B & F COMMO CLO MEDICAL

AMBASSADOR COUNTRY TEAM ORGANIZATION DCM POLITICALECONOMICSCONSULAR DAO ARMA AIRA ALUSNA SAO SA PROGRAM PEACETIME ENGAGEMENT CINC/DoD ACTIVITIES ADMIN PERSONNEL GSO B & F COMMO CLO MEDICAL

AMBASSADOR COUNTRY TEAM ORGANIZATION DCM POLITICALECONOMICSCONSULAR DAO ARMA AIRA ALUSNA SAO RSO MSG DET STATE DIP SECURITY EMBASSY SECURITY RESIDENTIAL & PERSONNEL SECURITY LIAISON WITH COUNTRY SECURITY FORCES ADMIN PERSONNEL GSO B & F COMMO CLO MEDICAL

AMBASSADOR COUNTRY TEAM ORGANIZATION DCM POLITICALECONOMICSCONSULAR DAO ARMA AIRA ALUSNA SAO RSO MSG DET PAO (USIS) MANAGE INFO & CULTURAL PGMS PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER ASSESS EVENT IMPACT ON PUBLIC OPINION ADMIN PERSONNEL GSO B & F COMMO CLO MEDICAL

AMBASSADOR COUNTRY TEAM ORGANIZATION DCM POLITICALECONOMICSCONSULAR DAO ARMA AIRA ALUSNA SAO ADMIN PERSONNEL GSO B & F COMMO CLO RSO MSG DET PAO (USIS) USAID MANAGE DEVELOPMENT ASST PGMS ADMINISTER ESF FOREIGN DISASTER RELIEF COORDINATE WITH NGOS IN COUNTRY ADMIN PERSONNEL GSO B & F COMMO CLO MEDICAL

AMBASSADOR COUNTRY TEAM ORGANIZATION DCM POLITICALECONOMICSCONSULAR DAO ARMA AIRA ALUSNA SAO RSO MSG DET PAO (USIS)USAID NAS CAREER FSO ADVISE ON COUNTER NARCOTICS POLICY MANAGE CN ERADICATION & EDUCATION PGMS WORK WITH COUNTRY ADMIN PERSONNEL GSO B & F COMMO CLO MEDICAL

AMBASSADOR COUNTRY TEAM ORGANIZATION DCM POLITICALECONOMICSCONSULAR DAO ARMA AIRA ALUSNA SAO RSO MSG DET PAO (USIS)USAIDNAS ADMIN PERSONNEL GSO B & F COMMO CLO MEDICAL DOC FOREIGN COMMERCIAL SVC REPRESENT US COMMERCIAL INTERESTS PROMOTE US EXPORTS/INVESTMENT COMMERCIAL FOR COMM SVC

AMBASSADOR COUNTRY TEAM ORGANIZATION DCM POLITICALECONOMICSCONSULAR DAO ARMA AIRA ALUSNA SAO RSO MSG DET PAO (USIS)USAIDNAS OTHERS AGRICULTURE DOE LEGAL DEA FAA CUSTOMS TREASURY IRS ADMIN PERSONNEL GSO B & F COMMO CLO MEDICAL COMMERCIAL FOR COMM SVC

AMBASSADOR COUNTRY TEAM ORGANIZATION DCM POLITICALECONOMICSCONSULAR DAO ARMA AIRA ALUSNA SAORSO MSG DET PAO (USIS)USAIDNAS OTHERS AGRICULTURE DOE LEGAL DEA FAA CUSTOMS TREASURY IRS U/COM ADMIN PERSONNEL GSO B & F COMMO CLO MEDICAL (USDR) COMMERCIAL FOR COMM SVC

U.S. Mission Guatemala AMBAMB ECON PC CONSUL ADMIN RSO USAID USIS NAS POL GSO DCM DAO DEA SAO COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURE INS & CUSTOMS USGS ICITAP

Country Team drives U.S. Response to a Disaster Amb evaluates host government request Formally declares disaster and states intent $50K initial relief funds (OFDA/USAID) Introduction of U.S. Forces (SOFA) Coordination with in-country NGOs and the Red Cross, WFO, PAHO, etc.

Department of State (DOS) has the overall responsibility within the USG to implement/execute the U.S. response to a foreign government’s request for U.S. assistance in the aftermath of a disaster

Challenges to Guatemala Earthquakes (1976) - 25,000 deaths Hurricanes (1998) deaths - 113K displaced 33 Volcanoes Flooding Drought Poverty Hunger/Malnutrition Social Inequalities Sustainable Economic Development Program Lack of Resources

CONREDCONRED CONRED is the National Coordination Center for Disaster Preparedness in Guatemala (a civilian organization under the President)

Key Factors of Decision Making The Country Team must assess host country’s request for assistance IAW U.S policy Interagency coordination is crucial Evaluate critical and timely response to prevent loss of life Coordinate for supplies, equipment, personnel from country team agencies The Country Team must assess host country’s request for assistance IAW U.S policy Interagency coordination is crucial Evaluate critical and timely response to prevent loss of life Coordinate for supplies, equipment, personnel from country team agencies

BOTTOM LINE The Country Team must plan, coordinate, synchronize, execute and assess relief efforts between CT members and Host Nation

QUESTIONS?