control, convoy escort, installation security, or cargo and troop transport and rear operations. f. HN Facilities. US <strong>for</strong>ces may use HN buildings or facilities <strong>for</strong> such things as hospitals, headquarters, billets, maintenance shops, or supply activities. HN facilities may be nationalized, come under HN control, or be provided by contractual agreement. g. Selected Functions. A HN per<strong>for</strong>ms particular functions in a designated area or <strong>for</strong> a particular organization within national boundaries. Some examples are rail operations, convoy scheduling, air traffic control, and harbor pilot services. These services will normally operate under host government control by authority of national power acts. h. Supplies and Equipment. Supplies and equipment needed <strong>for</strong> mission accomplishment may be acquired locally, precluding or reducing materiel shipments from the United States. 3. Employment and Supervision The degree of command and control exercised by US <strong>for</strong>ces over HNS depends on the type of support, location, tactical situation, political environment, and provisions of technical agreements. Some HNS functions may be per<strong>for</strong>med by HN military personnel because of the closeness of combat operations. 4. Activities Inappropriate <strong>for</strong> HNS Some functions and services are inappropriate <strong>for</strong> a HN to provide. Usually, the decision is based on security reasons and the need <strong>for</strong> national control. Listed below are some functions and services (not all- Host-Nation Support inclusive) identified as inappropriate <strong>for</strong> HNS. There<strong>for</strong>e, the user country will provide these functions and services from its national assets. a. Command and control of health service support, supply, service, maintenance, replacement, and communications. b. Triage, treatment, and hospitalization of the sick, injured, and wounded. c. Veterinary subsistence inspection. d. Law and order operations (US <strong>for</strong>ces). e. Control and maintenance of nuclear and chemical ammunition. f. US prisoner confinement operations. g. Accountability and security of enemy prisoners of war retained in US custody. h. Medical supply accountability. i. Identification and burial of the US dead. j. Repair of nuclear weapons delivery sites. k. Patient administration. 5. Training US personnel, in particular CA personnel, must be trained in the proper procedures <strong>for</strong> HNS. Additional language training may be required. US personnel should be familiar with status-of-<strong>for</strong>ces agreements and other agreements, as well as command directives regarding behavior and relationships in the host country. They should also be aware of activities and behaviors that will enhance and encourage HNS and be cautioned against those activities and behaviors that detract from a positive relationship. The CA area study is essential in developing these guidelines. C-3
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