The U.S. Military, NGO's and CMOC: Staying Connected and Achieving Unity of Effort During MOOTW.
Abstract
The U. S. military and nongovernmental organizations (NGO's) have found themselves increasingly committed to working together during complex humanitarian emergencies. This humanitarian intervention will no doubt continue and will necessitate increased cooperation. Harnessing the efforts of NGO's can be thought of as a force multiplier in that it accommodates organic shortfalls in the military and creates a synergistic effect of the total resources available in theater. The Civil Military Operations Center (CMOC) is the fulcrum of this civil-military relationship. It is not so much a designated place as it is a function of personnel. To achieve unity of effort with NGO's during MOOTW, we must strive to improve the coordination processes and outputs of the CMOC. With this understanding, NGO and military policymakers can draw upon their unique strengths to develop and implement policies, procedures, and coordinating mechanisms that improve the effectiveness of their joint efforts. This paper examines two MOOTW operations involving a - - CMOC; Operation Restore Hope, Somalia; and Operation Uphold Democracy. Derived from these studies are recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the CMOC.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 05, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA363224
Entities
People
- Edward A. Swindle
Organizations
- Naval War College