Nepalese Government Management of the US Military Support during the 2015 Earthquake Relief Effort in Nepal
Abstract
The US assisted the government of Nepal (GoN) in dealing with the earthquake in April 2015 by sending personnel in uniform with unique air assets. Despite of long political instability coupled with geographical difficulties, the GoN effectively managed the US military support during the response of earthquake. As a result, the US military suppo1t was effective due to timely deployment, appropriateness of the assets, operational efficiency, absorptive capacity of host country, good coordination amongst stakeholders, and balanced costs of deploying foreign military assets. This research aims to analyze the effectiveness of the US Military supp01t in relation with Nepalese government capability to manage the foreign military support. Based on the effectiveness, gaps, and weaknesses of the US involvement, it identified major lessons such as pre-engagement with potential disaster support recipient countries, creation of common operating procedure, involvement of experienced personnel, adequate host nation infrastructure, scientific sector division, area familiarization, and flexibility during response for effective foreign military support during disaster. These lessons should be integrated in future to enhance effectiveness of foreign military support during disaster relief operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 11, 2016
- Accession Number
- AD1176358
Entities
People
- K C Subash
Organizations
- Marine Corps University