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complete, concurrence from the Permanent Mission of the TCC is sought.
Finally, two originals of the final MOU are forwarded to the USG DFS for signature
and onward transmission to the Permanent Representative of the
Permanent Mission of the TCC for signature. TCCs are reimbursed “troop”
costs with effect from their contingent’s arrival in the mission area, regardless
of whether or not the MOU has been signed by the TCC. Reimbursement
for major equipment does not start until the MOU has been signed,
funds are available and the unit has effectively deployed with the negotiated
equipment that will be verified upon arrival by the Mission’s COE Verification
Team.
A change to the CONOPS, mission strength, and other factors can result in
amendments to the MOU. Consultations between TCC and UN precede any
amendment of the MOU.
9.5: Deployment.
9.5.1: Load Planning Information. TCCs have the option of having the UN
arrange the deployment of their units’ personnel and equipment or, alternatively,
arranging the deployment of their own personnel and/or equipment
themselves under UN Letter of Assist (LOA). Should a TCC choose to
arrange a deployment themselves, reimbursement is based on the lower
figure of the TCC requested reimbursement or what it would have cost
the UN to arrange (generally by commercial means). If the deployment
is arranged by the UN, the DFS Movement Control Section (MOVCON)
arranges the movement using a mode of transport (road, rail, sea or air)
commensurate with practicality and the required deployment date.
The deployment of contingent personnel is usually done by air. The contracting
process for UN arranged personnel or cargo movement, from the
time accurate and workable cargo and passenger information is received
from a TCC until a transportation asset is placed in a TCC home country,
takes approximately 6 weeks. It is essential that the TCC provide an accurate
General Cargo Load List, an accurate Dangerous Goods Load List, a
confirmation on the number of contingent personnel to be deployed and
a confirmation of equipment and personnel readiness to deploy before
any contract action can be taken. It is important to note that any delay in
receiving this essential information will result in a corresponding delay in
the deployment.