United Nations Infantry Battalion Manual - the United Nations
United Nations Infantry Battalion Manual - the United Nations
United Nations Infantry Battalion Manual - the United Nations
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mission support<br />
Tasking Authority. On behalf of <strong>the</strong> DMS/CMS, <strong>the</strong> Chief of Integrated Support<br />
Services (CISS) exercises tasking authority over all assigned uniformed<br />
logistics personnel and enabling units comprising medical, signal, logistics,<br />
construction engineering (except combat / field engineers), transportation<br />
and movements units, including military transport helicopters within <strong>the</strong><br />
peacekeeping mission.<br />
reference<br />
• Dpko/Dfs policy on authority, command and control in united nations peacekeeping<br />
operations, 2008.04).<br />
Goods and Services. Common goods and services, include, but are not<br />
limited to <strong>the</strong> following:<br />
• Medical, environmental health and, if specified, dental services.<br />
• Construction and management of accommodation.<br />
• Civil engineering projects.<br />
• Environmental advice.<br />
• Geographical Information System (GIS) services.<br />
• Movement Control (MOVCON) and Air Transport services.<br />
• Surface transportation services including riverine and/or coastal transportation.<br />
• Installation and operation of communications and IT services.<br />
• Accounting, storage and distribution of assets, materials and o<strong>the</strong>r life<br />
support commodities like fuel, water, rations.<br />
Financial Authority. Only <strong>the</strong> DMS/CMS has <strong>the</strong> authority to commit mission<br />
financial resources for any purpose including making contractual<br />
arrangements for <strong>the</strong> use of local resources/services. All requirements for<br />
such resources/services should be addressed through <strong>the</strong> Joint Logistics<br />
Operations Centre (JLOC). These may include, but are not limited to, accommodation,<br />
POL (including aviation fuels), fresh rations, combat rations,<br />
water supply, equipment rental, public service facilities and civilian labour.<br />
7.4 : <strong>Infantry</strong> <strong>Battalion</strong> Support Structure.<br />
7.4.1 : Initial Provisioning and Stock Holdings. During <strong>the</strong> initial deployment,<br />
TCCs are to provide on a reimbursable basis initial provisioning of<br />
water, rations, fuel, oil and lubricants for a limited period, until <strong>the</strong> UN is<br />
able to provide <strong>the</strong>se consumables. All formed contingents are to bring<br />
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