United Nations Infantry Battalion Manual - the United Nations

organization and equipment
distribution to various tactical entities. These numbers have been established
after due deliberations on the best practices and mission operational
and logistics requirements.
However, the items and numbers suggested in the table are only for reference
and do not replace the authorization given in the COE Manual. TCCs
have the flexibility to adapt or modify the requirements during the MOU
negotiation stage, based on the Status of Force Requirement. Equipment
or stores that are not part of the current COE Manual may be provided by
the TCCs. Some of the items which may not be available with certain TCCs,
can be procured gradually, may be sourced through a bi-lateral arrangement
with a third country, and/or may be provided by the UN on an interim
basis as reflected in the MOU.
Preventive Maintenance. An infantry battalion should ensure high state
of maintenance and serviceability of all weapons, instruments and equipment
in the mission area. Poor maintenance and low serviceability (with
resultant reduction in reimbursement) will adversely impact operational
performance, particularly during critical times. Regular and periodic preventive
maintenance, timely repairs and inspections by commanders at all
levels will ensure optimum equipment readiness and performance.
Note:
• the un infantry Battalion organization is a suggested organization for planning and preparation
purposes at the un HQ, field missions and the tccs. actual force configuration will be
based on the “statement of unit requirements”, mou negotiations and operational imperatives
of the specific mission concerned.
• Deployment of women as part of the battalion is particularly essential, for example, in areas
affected by mass displacement, abductions, and conflict-related sexual violence.
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