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unsas - rapid deployment level
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TERMS
OF REFERENCE 1. Background. Prior to the introduction of the RDL, UNSAS consisted of three levels: a. Level One - List of capabilities, The decision to create a new level within the UNSAS was conveyed in the UNSAS Military Handbook (UNSAS 9/3/2001 dated 19 March 2001). The aim of the new level is to enhance the UNSAS with a rapid deployment capability, recommended in the “Comprehensive Review Of The Whole Question Of Peacekeeping Operations In All Their Aspects, Report Of The Special Committee On Peacekeeping Operations” (A/56/863) (C-34). 2. Concept. RDL is a level of commitment whereby resources pledged by Member States (MS) to UNSAS can be deployed to a UN Mission within 30/90 days of a Security Council Mandate, and appropriate government approval, in accordance with paras 75 and 76 from C-34. The RDL is conceptually different from the current three levels, in that: a. It has been tailored to enable both the Secretariat and the MS to save time through detailed pre-deployment planning and preparation; first by converting the agreed equipment lists into load lists; and second by determining the proposed contingents’ sustainment capabilities and requirements. b. Strategic Deployment Stocks (SDS) will play a crucial role in determining the overall capability of an RDL unit. c. Ninety days will be the maximum deployment target time for inclusion in the RDL. Priority will be given to those units, which can deploy within thirty days. d. MS may enter directly into RDL. The other three UNSAS Levels remain unchanged. Entry into RDL is not dependant on previous commitment to any of the existing three levels. 3. Integrated Planning. Key to the success of this level will be the high degree of integrated planning between the MS and DPKO. The following are involved: a. The Member States will provide:
b. The Stand-by Arrangements Team (SAT) / Force Generation Service (FGS) / Military Division (MD), will be the lead in assisting MS preparation and coordinating with other DPKO agencies. c. The UN Movement Control Unit (UN MOVCON) / Office of Mission Support (OMS) will provide movement planning assistance, outline deployment planning concepts and approve load lists. If the MS considers that RDL units can be moved with national assets, all documentation is still required and detailed discussions are to be held with UN MOVCON. d. The Logistics Support Division (LSD)/ OMS will provide logistics planning assistance, particularly in determining the sustainment capabilities / requirements, standards and limitations. e. The MOU and Claims Management Section (MCMS)/ OMS will provide assistance in estimating the reimbursement to the Troop Contributing Countries (TCC) for each of RDL unit. CAU will also participate with a view to the preparation of an MOU based on COE negotiations. f. LSD / OMS will determine what SDS resources are available, if needed. g. The Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) will provide specific advice, when required, in the preparation of the Notes Verbale, and other relevant documents. 4. Process. Following the integrated planning process, and the completion of required documents, the Secretariat and the MS will exchange Notes Verbale acknowledging the MS entry into the RDL. After MS appropriate governmental approval for deployment to a UN PKO, normal COE negotiations will take place, culminating in a MOU based on the COE Manual. DPKO will accept units into the RDL as organized for the tasks for which they have been trained. 5. Commitment. The MS entering the RDL assures the UN that a specific unit, consisting of an agreed suite of equipment and personnel, is capable of fulfilling certain tasks, in total or as a part of the resource required, and is available for deployment within a certain time. Actual deployment requires the approval of the government of the MS. 6. RDL Units. MS may commit resources (personnel, equipment and services) to this level. There are no limitations on the type of units to be included in the RDL. Units will be deployed into an environment commensurate with the unit’s ability to deal with the existing level of threat. 7. Flexibility. The RDL must remain flexible in order to meet the demands of new missions. Equally, the Secretariat will be flexible in accepting the COE of the RDL unit in support of the operational tasks that the unit can undertake. 8. Expectations. It is unlikely that all of the required contingents for either a traditional or complex UN PKO will be fielded from the RDL. It is feasible, however, that some RDL units / resources will be deployed thereby enhancing the UN’s ability to more rapidly initiate a mission. All MS are equally eligible to contribute to the RDL. Entry is not dependent on the ability of any MS to provide all of the equipment or self-sustainment capability required. The integrated planning process will determine the following: a. The COE and self-sustainment capabilities for each RDL unit, 9. Documentation. The documents required for entry to the RDL are attached (see the links below). Tables of Organization and Equipment Annex D - Cargo Load Lists Summary Annex E - General Cargo Load Lists Air/Sea Annex F - Dangerous Load Lists Air/Sea View a Picture from UNSAS Joining Ceremony
10. Staff Assistance Visit. Prior to acceptance of an RDL commitment, DPKO may determine
that a staff assistance visit to the MS is warranted. The
aim of the
visit will be to
verify the major equipment and equipment pledged, the training
of personnel and the level of self-sustainment. For aviation
units, a pre-deployment
assessment, if not previously undertaken, is also required
in accordance with the UN
Air Operations Manual.
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