UNCLASSIFIED 1 Multinational Coordination Center (MNCC) MPAT TEMPEST EXPRESS (TE) April 2015 Nouméa, New Caledonia

UNCLASSIFIED 2 Agenda References Background Purpose Assumptions Tasks Organization & Structure MNCC in RP-US Military HA/DR CONOPS Overarching Relief Process Requests for Assistance (RFAs)

UNCLASSIFIED References 3 Multinational Force Standing Operating Procedures (MNF SOP) –Part D, Chapter 1, Annex C, Appendix 7 (HA/DR Multinational Coordination Center) –Link to MNF SOP: 8/download.aspx –Link to MNF SOP HA/DR Annex: /download.aspx –(See also MNCC section of HA/DR CONOPS in Appendix 6 of MNF SOP HADR Procedures)

UNCLASSIFIED Purpose 4 A MNCC is a multinational coordination center that facilitates coordination and cooperation of foreign military forces with the affected state to support humanitarian assistance and disaster (HA/DR) relief missions This brief recommends a “start point” for MNCC formation & operations, and should be adjusted to fit the specific circumstances of multinational military relief to an affected country or countries

UNCLASSIFIED Purpose 5 Multinational military operations require coordination between militaries – normally done by: –Exchange of Liaison –Establishment of a Multinational Staff Coordination Process Cross-Functional Elements (aka Board, Bureau, Cell, Center or Work Group) –Combination of Liaison and Cross Functional Organizations There are generally two types of MNCCs: –CTF (Coalition or Combined Task Force) MNCC –HA/DR (Humanitarian Assistance / Disaster Relief) MNCC

UNCLASSIFIED Purpose 6 A MNCC is a multinational coordination center that facilitates coordination and cooperation of foreign military forces with the affected nation to support humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR) missions –The MNCC organization and tasks should be tailored to the situation –Once the foreign military forces members have agreed upon specific MNCC tasks and organization, they can develop detailed procedures

UNCLASSIFIED Purpose 7 Two key differences between the CTF MNCC and a HA/DR MNCC: –HA/DR MNCC does not rely upon formal command relationships among military forces –HA/DR MNCC will operate at the UNCLASSIFIED level of information sharing MNCC operations should be limited such as NOT to usurp the proper coordination mechanisms of the affected state’s national disaster management system and the MNCC should confine coordination to providing support to civilian efforts by coordinating multilateral military unique capabilities

UNCLASSIFIED Assumptions 8 The affected state still exercises sovereignty and is functioning throughout the country The affected state government (including its military) is able to generally prioritize and coordinate requirements and make these requirements known to international disaster response agencies and other countries The affected state government has a designated National Disaster Management Organization/Local Emergency Management Authority (NDMO / LEMA) or at least key points of contact for international assistance

UNCLASSIFIED Assumptions 9 Most foreign military assistance will be based on existing or new bilateral or multilateral arrangements Non-military coordinating mechanisms will most likely be operational and should be factored in to the foreign militaries’ planning –Humanitarian mechanisms (Cluster Approach, UNDAC, CMCoord, OSOCC / Virtual OSOCC, HOC, UNHAS, etc.) –Regional mechanisms (ASEAN AHA Centre, SASOP, ERAT, etc.) Validity of these assumptions may cause these procedures to be modified

UNCLASSIFIED Tasks 10 Deconflict operations in the same geographical area Coordinate needs assessments with affected state, United Nations and other assisting humanitarian organizations Avoid duplication of assets and capabilities (subject to political considerations of the foreign military force countries) to the greatest extent possible Prioritize military support in support of affected state priorities; this includes assisting and supporting the Humanitarian Community

UNCLASSIFIED Tasks 11 Establish liaison with appropriate host nation / affected state civil government, relief agencies, and military; the Humanitarian Community; etc If not done by the host nation / affected state, establish an unclassified local area network (LAN), internet and network for communications and information sharing among all Affected, Assisting, Humanitarian Community In conjunction with the host nation / affected state, and Humanitarian Community, develop appropriate transition / engagement / disengagement criteria and a transition plan for multinational military support

UNCLASSIFIED Organization and Structure 12 Director: from the affected state Organized into cells to facilitate tasks of coordination between militaries in support of the affected state and humanitarian community: –Information-sharing Cell –Request for Assistance (RFA) Cell –Operations Cell –Planning Cell –Civil-military (Humanitarian /Affected State) Coordination cells –Public Affairs / Media Note: leadership & organization will likely change to adjust to developments in the situation / requirements

UNCLASSIFIED 13 Discussion

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