United Nations Infantry Battalion Manual - the United Nations

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United Nations Infantry Battalion Manual
• Identification. Each battalion must be able to conduct surveillance operations,
process and edit the obtained visual information, and provide all
related equipment, maintenance and supplies.
• Field Defence Stores. TCC is responsible for the field fortification of their
camp, perimeter, accommodation and facilities using UN provided Field
Defence Stores, minor electrical and their self-sustained engineering and
labour capabilities.
• High Risk Areas (Epidemiological). High Risk Areas (Epidemiological) is a
sub-category of the “Medical” self-sustainment category and the responsibility
for its provision is agreed through the MOU. This covers medical
supplies, chemoprophylaxis and preventive measures against common
diseases found in the mission area, where there are no available vaccines.
The provisions include but are not limited to malaria prophylactics,
insect repellent, fogging solutions and chemicals, insecticides, rat poison,
animal traps and other vector control measures.
• Miscellaneous General Stores. The Battalion is expected to be self-sustained
under bedding, furniture, welfare, internet access sub-categories
as per the stand ard laid out in the COE Manual, Chapter 3, para. 68.
Bedding. Battalion personnel should have bed linen, blankets, mattress
covers, pillows and towels. Sleeping bags may be an acceptable
substitute for bed linen and blankets. Sufficient quantities must be
provided to allow for rotation and cleaning.
Furniture. The battalion should provide sufficient furniture including,
bed, mattress, nightstand, table light and locker for each person, or
other appropriate furniture to provide an adequate living space.
Welfare. Appropriate levels of equipment and amenities across the
spectrum of welfare to include entertainment, fitness, sports, games
and communication must be provided in quantities appropriate to
the number of troops at their respective locations in the mission area.
Verification as to whether appropriate stand ards have been provided
will be based on the agreed welfare arrangements between the TCC
and the Secretariat, and detailed in Appendix 2 to Annex C to the
MOU. An infantry battalion is entitled to USD 6.73, per person, per
month for welfare in the unit.
Internet Access. TCCs are encouraged to deploy with appropriate
equipment and bandwidth necessary to provide voice and e-mail
communications for their troops as a welfare measure. Internet access