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CHAPTER 9<br />

Deployment<br />

9.1 : Introduction.<br />

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The process of deployment begins with <strong>the</strong> selection of a TCC by <strong>the</strong> UN,<br />

which can supply a fully mission capable battalion for a UN peacekeeping<br />

operation and ends when a battalion repatriates to its country of origin. A<br />

battalion is considered ei<strong>the</strong>r an initial entry battalion, which deploys with<br />

all equipment, or a rotational battalion that replaces ano<strong>the</strong>r one already<br />

deployed with equipment in place/pre-positioned in <strong>the</strong> area of operation.<br />

To support any TCC, DPKO/OMA has issued generic TCC Guidelines. This<br />

document, with inputs from o<strong>the</strong>r entities in DPKO and DFS, provides TCCs<br />

with information on administrative, logistics and political issues prior to<br />

deployment in a field mission.<br />

9.2 : Purpose.<br />

This chapter provides <strong>the</strong> input for <strong>the</strong> TCC and <strong>the</strong> battalion commander<br />

on what <strong>the</strong>y should know, consider and act on, through <strong>the</strong> deployment<br />

phases following <strong>the</strong> selection. It consists of predeployment, deployment<br />

(including Transfer of Authority), re-deployment and repatriation.<br />

9.3 : Deployment Timeline.<br />

When selected, a deployment timeline is established and agreed through<br />

consultations between TCC and UN. The timeline is crucial, deploying <strong>the</strong><br />

capabilities in concert with <strong>the</strong> operational needs. The timeline is closely<br />

monitored by DPKO and DFS.<br />

9.4 : Predeployment.<br />

9.4.1 : TCC Force Generation. A UN <strong>Infantry</strong> <strong>Battalion</strong> is configured and generated<br />

by <strong>the</strong> TCC in accordance with <strong>the</strong> SUR. It is envisaged that a TCC may<br />

generate <strong>the</strong> unit based on <strong>the</strong> following three primary configurations:<br />

• Priority I. An organic <strong>Infantry</strong> <strong>Battalion</strong> with additional non-organic elements.<br />

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