Defence Forces Review 2008

Defence Forces Review 2008
Fi e l d Op e r a t i o n s
In t e g r a t e d Missions
Integration is a basic principle in the planning and execution of complex UN field operations
in post-conflict situations and for linking the different dimensions of peace building into
a coordinated strategy. This requires an interface between the military and other mission
components as well as the civilian population. As UN operations have become multi-faceted
so there is urgent need for coordination between the different components of missions such
as military, political, humanitarian, development, human rights, rule of law, security etc. To
this end DPKO is improving the interface between the military and other components of
missions. This civil-military coordination seeks to maximise the contribution that the military
component can make. This effort includes joint involvement in the organisational structures
such as the Joint Operations Centre (JOC), Joint Mission Analysis Cell (JMAC) and Joint
Logistics Operations Centre (JLOC).
Jo i n t Op e r a t i o n s Ce n t r e (JOC) a n d Jo i n t Mission An a l y s i s Ce l l (JMAC)
One of the lessons learned from more recent field missions and identified in the Brahimi
Report was shortcomings in the flow of information. The situation was exacerbated by a
lack of coordination between the different components of missions. The word ‘intelligence’
was long avoided as it touched a nerve among some Member States and it was considered
unacceptable for the UN to ‘spy’ on its hosts. However, with UN missions becoming more
volatile and, in many cases, more dangerous, particularly in peace enforcement operations,
there was the need for a clearer understanding of the situation and the likely consequences of
specific decisions. In July 2006 DPKO delivered its policy on Joint Operations Centres (JOC)
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The JOC, which is now established at each mission headquarters, is responsible for the situational
awareness within the mission. It provides an integrated overview of the operational situation
to support mission decision making, short-term planning and implementation management,
which enables the heads of mission components to direct, in an integrated manner, operational
activities. The JMAC is responsible for intelligence analysis to support planning, decision
making and implementation of mission mandates. It acquires and integrates the information
contributions of mission components to produce and provide analytical intelligence products
that are timely, accurate and relevant. Both entities provide the Head of Mission (HOM) and
the Senior Management Team (SMT) with an effective mechanism for the management of
information, analysis and advice through which the decision making process can be effectively
harnessed and better supported.
Jo i n t Lo g i s t i c s Op e r a t i o n s Ce n t r e (JLOC)
The Joint Logistics Operations Centre (JLOC) is a key element of the Integrated Support
Services (ISS) organisation in field missions. The ISS is designed to deliver coordinated
logistics support services to each mission component, consistent with authorised requirements,
irrespective of whether the requirement is for military, police, or civilian staff. The JLOC is
an integrated, military, police and civilian organisation that has the primary responsibility for
development of support plans based on mission priorities, allocation of resources and tasking
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