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United Nations Peacekeeping Capability Readiness System Rapid Deployment Level Generic Statement of Unit Requirements for an Armed (Utility) Helicopter Unit
Department of Peace Operations Office of Military Affairs
Approved by
Lieutenant General Carlos H. Loitey Military Adviser Department of Peace Operations
19 May 2020
Review Date: As required. Drafted by: Military Planning Service
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This Statement of Unit Requirements (SUR) details the employment concept, capabilities, standards, and tasks for the unit. It supplements or supersede the guidance provided in the United Nations Military Aviation Manual. Typically, it should be read in conjunction with the military concept of operations (CONOPS) and any future revisions which may detail additional or more specific requirements, however, as a deployment destination is unknown the SUR remains generic in nature. Any future changes in operational requirements, Troop Contributing Country (TCC) Guidelines or the Contingent-Owned Equipment (COE) Manual that change the capabilities or capability standards required, will be reflected as either an update or addendum to the SUR and may require a review of the Rapid Deployment Level (RDL) agreement with the TCC. The SUR describes the personnel, major equipment and self-sustainment requirements for the unit and will form the basis for the RDL agreement. Variations proposed by the TCC may be considered against the ability of the TCC to provide the defined operational capabilities to the standards detailed. Any agreed operationally acceptable variations from the requirements of the SUR will be recorded and filed with this document and the RDL Agreement. If any discrepancy or disagreement in the interpretation of this document arises among the concerned parties, the interpretation by the Office of Military Affairs of the Department of Peace Operations (and the Uniformed Capabilities Support Division of the Department of Operational Support for the logistics elements) will take precedence.
References:
A. 2019.01 Peacekeeping Capability Readiness System Guidelines B. 2019.02 The Rapid Deployment Level of the Peacekeeping Capability Readiness System Guidelines C. The United Nations Infantry Battalion Manual, January 2020. D. Generic Guidelines for Troop Contributing Countries deploying military units to the United Nations Peacekeeping Missions, 2008. E. Manual on Policies and Procedures Concerning the Reimbursement and Control of Contingent-Owned Equipment of Troop/Police Contributors Participating in Peacekeeping Missions (COE Manual), 2017. F. UN Peacekeeping Missions Military Aviation Unit Manual, January 2015. G. Authority, Command and Control in UN Peacekeeping Operations, dated 25 October 2019. H. Medical Support Manual for UN Field Missions, 2015. I. United Nations Policy on CASEVAC/MEDEVAC dated on March 2018. J. Weapons and Ammunition Management Policy, January 2019. K. United Nations Manual on Ammunition Management, January 2020.
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Overview:
Unit/ Unit Structure Location(s) Remarks Strength ArH Unit Three (03) Armed Able to operate in the whole Area of Average individual (120) (Utility) Helicopters. Operations Responsibility (AOR). helicopter availability of at Air Unit HQ (Safety Able to deploy up to two (02) helicopters, least 23 days per month (21 and Administrative), Air with associated support elements to any other in February), with a Unit (Air Operations) location in AOR, for a temporary operating base minimum of at least two and Logistic (up to 30 days, and for consecutive temporary (02) helicopters available (Maintenance, Ground deployment a minimum recovery time will be on a daily basis. Support, and Medical 15 days) or a temporary operating base (TOB) Able to operate day and Facility) (referred to as a Forward Operating Base in the night, 24/7. Aviation Manual) and remain self-sustained for a limited period of time (7 days ) that will depend on the operational requirements and the security situation. Able to redeploy permanently to another location within mission AOR in coordination with the TCC.
1. BACKGROUND
a. Mandate. In its 2015 report, the High-Level Panel on Peace Operations recommended the creation of a vanguard organisation to allow the UN to quickly insert a military capability into a new mission area or reinforce an existing mission. This recommendation was endorsed by the Secretary General, who directed the development of a UN Vanguard Capability concept. The UN Vanguard Capability is a brigade-size integrated military and police force comprised of infantry units, armed (utility) helicopters, enablers and other support units. The total strength of the Brigade is approximately 4,000 troops.
b. Mission Concept. The UN Vanguard Capability is an integrated military force (up to brigade-size) that has a nucleus based upon a permanent core command element. Its infantry and enabling units are provided by Member States who pledge their commitments to the UN Peacekeeping Capability Readiness System (PCRS). The vanguard is required to deploy its initial elements within 10 days of Security Council approval. The follow-on forces will deploy in phases 30 to 90 days from Security Council approval. Units at the PCRS Rapid Deployment Level (RDL) must be able to deploy (to a port of embarkation with a completed load list) en route to any new or existing peacekeeping operation within 60 days from the date of formal invitation.
c. Force Concept. Vanguard forces will rapidly deploy into the area of operations (AO) in a phased approach, building up the capabilities of maneuver units and force multipliers. To achieve mandated tasks, the vanguard force will conduct mobile and flexible operations to expand security influence and achieve a more persistent presence than can be achieved from static positions. Force priorities are protection of civilians (POC), security of UN personnel and installations, and the creation of a safe and secure environment that will 3 Lt Gen Carlos H. Loitey UNCLASSIFIED DPO Military Adviser approved on 19 May 2020 UNCLASSIFIED
enable humanitarian agencies to expand their operations. The vanguard force will also deter threats, build confidence among the local population, and secure freedom of movement (FOM) within an assigned AO.
d. Area of Operations (AO). The vanguard must be able to deploy worldwide, within defined response times. The AO of the mission is defined by Security Council resolution. The primary location of the unit will be determined in the strategic concept of operations (CONOPS). The Force Commander (FC) may require the unit to be employed or redeployed on a temporary or permanent basis, anywhere within the mission AO.
e. Environmental Factors. The peculiarities of the environment that the unit will operate in, such as extremes of weather, distance or asymmetric threats, will be characteristic to the AO.
2. EXECUTION.
a. Unit Employment Concept. This unit comprises three (03) helicopters, is a Force asset, and will operate 24/7 in support of military operations in potentially hostile areas, including in low, medium and high threat landing zones where there is no ground support or where airfield/helicopter landing site security cannot be guaranteed. The unit will have two tasking lines. Its primary role is deterrence, close air support and combat re-supply. In addition, the unit must be able to provide CASEVAC/MEDEVAC and air mobility capability (for force projection). The secondary role, if possible, is logistic support to operations. The unit must be able to deploy and operate temporarily (up to 30 days). Consecutive temporary deployments will include a minimum recovery time of 15 days. Temporary deployment may be in Temporary Operating Base (TOB) where the unit will be self-sustained for a limited period of time (7 days), depending on operational requirements and the security situation, and be able to retain the forward arming and refuelling capability. In a TOB, force protection is provided by other Force Elements.
The unit will be placed within the perimeter of a guarded location (base or compound) and will be guarded by other units during deployment.
b. Capabilities.
(1) Operate under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), day and night.
(2) Operate under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), day and night.
(3) Operate with a minimum operational range of 120 Nautical Miles (NM).
(4) Lift a minimum 5 troops per helicopter (fully equipped, full battle order) and transport troops with loaded weapons, other UN personnel, dangerous goods including explosives, fuel, ammunition or human remains.
(5) Carry a payload of at least 1.100kg at 1.500 ft. above main sea level.
(6) Operate in tropical/desert climates and dusty conditions, Weather Radar and survival kits appropriate to the Mission area. 4 Lt Gen Carlos H. Loitey UNCLASSIFIED DPO Military Adviser approved on 19 May 2020 UNCLASSIFIED
(7) Operate 24/7 response in Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC). The Force Commander (FC) will define the response time (notice to move, NTM) according to the operational needs and unit capacities.
(8) Operate under instrumental meteorological conditions (IMC) from/to approved airfields.
(9) Operate with Night Vision Goggles (NVG), at least one helicopter day/night (with NVG) 24/7 with an integrated AMET for CASEVAC operations.
(10) Operate from +5 to +45 degrees Celsius on standard atmosphere and mean sea level (MSL) and in the dust conditions of the operating environment.
(11) Land on unprepared helicopter landing zones under VFR, day and night (with NVG) without ground support.
(12) Evacuate a minimum of 3 casualties (3 laying or 6 sitting casualties and at least 3 medical attendants).
(13) Maintain continuous readiness for rapid response tasks with a maximum of 30 min Notice to Move (NTM) at day and 45 NTM at night for CASEVAC/MEDEVAC with one (1) helicopter or quick reaction force (QRF) with two (2) helicopters.
(14) Be armoured for crew and, where possible, passenger protection.
(15) Mount machine guns for self-defence.
(16) Mount heavy machine guns (12.7 mm or larger) on at least two (2) helicopters and rockets pods able to provide close air support to friendly forces on ground.
(17) Operate from a TOB, including refuelling/rearming for a maximum of 07 days with ground support.
(18) Refuel in forward area refuelling points (FARP) from fuel tanks and/or from barrels.
(19) Operate a Direction Finder (DF) for guidance (to guide aircraft to an emergency locator transmitter, ELT-406 MHz).
(20) Be equipped with Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT-406 MHz) with valid CASPAS SARSAT registration, a Radar Altimeter, a Global Positioning System/RNAV/GNSS receivers with an up-to-date database, a Flight Data recorder (FDR) and a Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR).
(21) Winch 2 persons with a 40-meter cable with at least one (01) helicopter.
(22) Conduct Search and Rescue operations (SAR) by a single helicopter.
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(23) Operate a searchlight compatible with NVG with at least one (01) helicopter.
(24) Provide an onboard intercom system (with at least five plug-in stations).
(25) Operate with fast rope/rappelling (to deploy/insert troops).
(26) Operate with Forward-Looking Infrared (FLIR) for surveillance and reconnaissance on at least one (01) operational helicopter, at any given time.
(27) Transport fuel. c. Tasks. The unit should provide two tasking lines on a standard day-time operation: one tasking line for standard tasking and one UN CASEVAC standby. Standard tasks for the unit include, but are not limited to, the following.
(1) Air Assault (incl. quick reation).
(2) Close air support.
(3) Armed escort.
(4) Troop insertion and extraction.
(5) Air patrol (Observe/Monitor tasks) with armed troops onboard.
(6) Combat recovery (CR) with attack helicopters support.
(7) Search and Recovery (SAR).
(8) Area surveillance and reconnaissance.
(9) Day and night CASEVAC (with an integrated AMET or any AMET provided by the Mission).
(10) Day and night MEDEVAC (with an integrated AMET or any AMET provided by the Mission).
(11) Troop Transport.
(12) Passenger transport (including VIP).
(13) Cargo transport (internal and sling).
(14) New site/TOB/helicopter landing site reconnaissance.
(15) Firefighting for air operations in the permanent operating base (POB). d. Aircrew and Integrated AMET Requirement. The number, qualifications, and flight experience of the aircrews must be enough to ensure that all required capabilities are available continuously 24/7, for up to 45 flight hours/month/aircraft, and in compliance with 6 Lt Gen Carlos H. Loitey UNCLASSIFIED DPO Military Adviser approved on 19 May 2020 UNCLASSIFIED applicable standards. Prior to deployment, the TCC must provide their national Standard Operating Procedures for the unit to UNHQ. The minimum number of aircrews required is 1.5 per helicopter. e. Maintenance Requirements.
(1) Availability Rates. An average individual helicopter availability rate at least 23 days per month (21 in February) to ensure at least two (2) helicopters and crews are operational 24/7, and to ensure at least forty-five (45) flight hours per month for each of the three (3) helicopters.
(2) Maintenance Capabilities. The unit must include a fully independent helicopter maintenance component, capable of routinely carrying out all necessary, scheduled maintenance and defect rectification. This component must include all required equipment, tools, maintenance manuals and specialist documentation to accomplish the following activities:
(a) Engine maintenance. (b) Gearbox/Transmission maintenance. (c) Hydraulics maintenance. (d) Electrical maintenance. (e) Instrument maintenance (including a Clean Room, if necessary). (f) Avionics maintenance (including a Clean Room, if necessary). (g) Weapons maintenance. (h) Arming and disarming. (i) Munitions storage and handling. (j) Ground equipment maintenance. (k) Engineering records. (l) Spare parts storage. (m) (Petroleum, oil and lubricants (POL) storage. (3) Maintenance Personnel. The number and qualifications of the maintenance personnel must be enough to ensure that all the requirements are fulfilled in capacities and capabilities, 24/7, and for up to 45 flight hours/month/aircraft, in compliance with the applicable UN aviation manual standards. f. Unit Organization (see Annex A):
(1) HQ Team (including Operations, Safety and Administration).
(2) Air Unit.
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(3) Logistic Unit (including Maintenance, Ground Support and Medical with an integrated AMET) (see Annex E).
g. Major Equipment Requirements (see Annex B).
h. Training. Individual and collective training will be conducted and assessed for all capabilities in accordance with the standards specified in the UN Peacekeeping Missions Military Aviation Unit Manual and other UN training requirements. Training will also be conducted on the Rules of Engagement (ROE) and environmental law to ensure full understanding and compliance, including on freedom of action and limitations.
i. Evaluation. The unit will be evaluated in accordance with the Standing Operating Procedures (SOP) on the Force Commander Evaluation of Subordinate Military Entities in Peacekeeping Operations after deployment, per a schedule issued by Force Headquarters.
3. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS.
a. Administration and Discipline. Administration and discipline are a national responsibility. To support this responsibility, all military personnel are to undergo UN- required vetting including; certification by the member state that the individual has been trained by to be fully aware of what constitutes sexual exploitation and abuse, and the importance of upholding the zero-tolerance policy. This certification is also to be made with the understanding that no individual with a record of sexual exploitation and abuse or human rights violations will be allowed to serve the UN in any capacity. The TCC will be responsible for the repatriation, at their own expense, of any person who is found not to have met the Member State-provided certification.
b. National Investigation Officers (NIO). TCCs are required to provide NIO to investigate alleged misconduct by contingent members. The number required for this unit is one (see details in Annex D). This detail must be confirmed during MOU negotiations. Appointment of women to these positions is encouraged.
c. Ammunition Technical Officer (ATO). In the field missions, regular ammunition surveillance is the responsibility of TCCs. It requires the deployment of at least one ATO or a technical expert with each contingent as part of the troop strength.
d. Language. English is the required working language. Operational radio communications above unit level will be in English. Aircrew members must be proficient in Aeronautical English.
e. Verification and Control. Major equipment and self-sustainment standards are defined to ensure that deployed operational capabilities meet mandated task requirements. In line with General Assembly decisions, verification and control procedures have been established to ensure that the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United Nations and the troop/police contributor are met by both parties at the outset and throughout the period the MOU is in effect. These standards are addressed in greater detail in Chapter 3 in COE Manual. Equipment and self-sustainment performance standards will be checked and certified by a UN team both prior to deployment to the mission area
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and periodically during the U .
4. LOGISTICS.
a. Self-sustainment (see Annex C). Arrangements for logistic support are laid down in COE Manual. The unit must be adequately equipped and self-sustained, with integral support and maintenance elements, for operations at permanent and temporary locations. A full description of the requirements and standards for all self-sustainment categories are contained in Chapter 3, Annex B (Principles of verification and performance standards for minor equipment and consumables provided under self-sustainment) and in Chapter 3, Annex C (Principles of verification and performance standards for medical support) of the COE Manual. The sustainment and equipment requirements for the contingent will be to the mission area AO.
b. The unit must be able to logistically support any permanent or temporary detachment. Beyond the self-sustainment of the unit itself, all deployed detachments of this unit will receive full support from a host unit.
c. Additional Requirements.
(1) All containers, including, but not limited to, general storage, refrigeration, ammunition, and workshops, are to be no larger than the International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) standard twenty-foot (20ft) container, with a maximum loaded weight of 10 metric tons.
(2) All minor equipment, spare parts, and consumables are supplied by the TCC under a wet lease arrangement.
(3) All vehicles, plant, and equipment will be subject to inspection and payload confirmation testing by UN officials before deployment from home country locations to ensure mission compatibility and operability.
(4) Diesel is the only type of ground fuel available in the Mission; therefore, the unit must deploy only diesel-fuelled vehicles, equipment and machines.
(5) The TCC is required to provide electrical generation of 5 kVA per person per day.
(6) Tentage and field ablution facilities for short-term deployments (up to 30 days) are to be provided by the TCC.
(7) The UN normally provides waste and sewage removal services through local contractors. If those services are unavailable, contingents may be asked to deploy enough sewage trucks with trained service personnel (within the given ceiling) to operate the equipment (quantity to be determined during MOU negotiations).
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(9) Ammunition Levels. Unit ammunition levels must meet the requirements set out in the Ammunition Management Manual (see reference K). TCCs are to provide an ammunition list with details including batch number, quantity, date of manufacture and the shelf life as provided by the manufacturer. The ammunition prepared for deployment must have at least 50% of its shelf life on the expected date of deployment.
(10) Environmentally friendly equipment. The unit is encouraged to deploy equipment which supports efforts to reduce the environmental footprint of its operations including more energy efficient generators, renewable energy power generation and environmental enhancements to accommodate and conduct themselves in an environmentally conscious manner, as stated in the COE Manual.
5. COMMAND AND CONTROL
a. UN military units and personnel are under the Operational Control (OPCON) of the Force Commander/Head of Mission. The Force Commander will deploy units as operationally required and designate command and control status in accordance with United Nations Po
b. The contributing Member State retains administrative control (ADMINCON) over non-operational administrative issues for deployed uniformed contingent personnel and units. ADMINCON over uniformed contingents and units is exercised by a senior national officer of a TCC deployed within a mission area. This authority is limited to administrative matters such as personnel management, supply and services and must not adversely influence the management and conduct of United Nations operations within the mission area. Military personnel assigned to serve under UN OPCON shall not act on national caveats, direction or instructions that result in actions contrary to UN policies, non- compliance with any orders or instructions, or adversely affect implementation of the mission's mandate.
Annexes:
A. Unit organization. B. Major equipment requirements. C. Self-sustainment requirements. D. Guidance on NIO. E. AMET - Concept, Tasks, Capabilities and Equipment.
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Annex A
UNIT ORGANISATION - ARMED HELICOPTER UNIT (120)
Only indicative. Final organization and composition will be mission-specific.
Note: 1. Unit strength: 120 troops. 2. AMET Team is desirable
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Annex B
MAJOR EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Category Description Sub-Category Quantity Remarks Accommodation Tents for Deployable Accommodation 3 For temporary Equipment Squad (Up to 10 deployment and persons) includes the AMET. Accommodation Ablution Facilities Accommodation 2 Equipment (Up to 50 persons) Accommodation Other containers Containers 15 Equipment Accommodation Ammunition Containers 2 Equipment Magazine (Storage) Airfield Support Auxiliary power unit Aircraft/Airfield 3 (Small capacity) Support Vehicles Tractor aircraft Aircraft/Airfield 2 towing Support Vehicles Trailer aircraft Aircraft/Airfield 2 loading Support Vehicles Truck aircraft Aircraft/Airfield 1 With integrated refueling Support radio or cradle to radio for the communications. Trailer Compressor Trailer Aircraft/Airfield 1 Support Airfield Support No directional Radio Aircraft/Airfield 2 Not in COE 2017, a Beacon Support special case TBD during MoU discussion Vehicles Firefighting, crash Aircraft/Airfield 1 TBD and rescue light Support Vehicles Ambulance (4 x 4) Support Vehicles 2 Fully equipped as per Medical Division guidelines. Integrated radio for the communication. Vehicles Jeep 4x4 with military Support Vehicles 4 Integrated radio for radio the communication with command post/higher echelon. Vehicles Truck maintenance Support Vehicles 1 With integrated light radio or cradle to radio for the communications. Vehicles Truck utility, cargo Support Vehicles 2 With integrated (less than 1.5 ton) radio or cradle to radio for the communications Vehicles Truck utility/cargo Support Vehicles 2 With integrated (1.5 to 2.4 tons) radio or cradle to radio for the communications
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Vehicles Truck recovery Support Vehicles 1 With integrated (greater than 5 tons) radio or cradle to radio for the communications Vehicles Bus (13-24 Support Vehicles 2 passengers) Vehicles Truck, water (over Support Vehicles 2 All with pumps. 5,000 and up to With integrated 10,000 liters) radio or cradle to radio for the communications Vehicles Truck tanker (over Support Vehicles 1 All with pumps and 5,000 and up to flow meters. One 10,000 liters) for diesel and one for aviation fuel. With integrated radio or cradle to radio for the communications Vehicles Light cargo, single Trailers 1 axle Vehicles Trailer, floodlight set, Trailers 2 with generators (4 lights, 9 m pole, 7 kw generator) Vehicles Medium cargo single Trailers 2 axle Vehicles Water trailer (up to Trailers 1 2,000 liters) Vehicles Forklift, rough terrain Material Handling 1 (up to 5 tons) Equipment Vehicles Crane mobile medium Engineering Vehicles 1 (11 to 24 tons) Engineering Equipment Water treatment plant Engineering 1 Small and portable (ROWPU), up to Equipment to support 2,000 lph, storage up temporary to 5,000 liters deployment. Should be reverse osmosis plant capable of producing ultra- pure water Logistic Equipment Water storage (7,001 Logistic Equipment 2 Collapsible, to 10,000 liters) specially certified for water storage VHF/UHF equipment Air-ground base Communication 2 Temporary station transceivers Equipment locations for the air- AM/FM ground communication. Communication Inmarsat type C, Satellite Equipment 3 Aircraft typically Equipment portable earth station addressed under the LOA. Used for air crew. Electrical Generator Stationary Electrical - Generators 2 Small and portable to and Mobile 41-50 support platoon temp KVA deployment.
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Electrical Generator Stationary Electrical - Generators 2 Main generators and Mobile 76-100 should have KVA capacity of Electrical Generator Stationary Electrical - Generators 2 generating 5 kVA and Mobile 201 - 500 per person. Main KVA generators should be employed in pairs to work 12- hour shifts with auto-switching and synchronization panels. generators below 20 kVA are "self-sustainment" generators. Armaments Crews served machine Armaments 10 1 x mounted on guns (up to 10 mm) each door of the helicopters. Armaments Crews served machine Armaments 6 1 x mounted on guns (11-15 mm) each door of the helicopters Medical and Dental Level 1 Hospital Medical and Dental 1 Fully equipped. Airfield Support Aircrew kit (Only for Aircrew kit (Only for 28 Quantity TBC crewmember) crewmember) Medical and Dental Aeromedical 1 Desirable evacuation Team
Notes: 1. The TCC is expected to carry ammunition as per Ammunition Policy and Manuals, however this may be further discussed during RDL Agreement negotiation.
2. Future reinforcement of the existing deployment with added strength and capabilities, adjustment/ retention/repatriation of equipment as outlined may be discussed during RDL Agreement negotiation.
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Annex C SELF-SUSTAINMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. The following -sustainment. These self- sustainment and initial provisioning requirements are subject to adjustment during MOU negotiations, if the unit is asked to deploy. Detailed information is contained in the COE Manual 2017, Chapter 3, Annex B. These self-sustainment requirements will be reviewed 18 months after deployment. This annex is used to determine reimbursement, not numbers or capabilities.
Apportionment of Responsibilities
Services Strength Category Sub-category Remarks Provided Catering General CC 120 See Annex C, 2. Communication HF CC 120 See Annex C, 3b. Communication Telephone CC 120 For internal communication within POB and to connect stationary sub-units. See Annex C, 3a. Communication VHF/UHF - FM CC 120 See Annex C, 3c. Office General CC 120 See Annex C, 4. Electrical General CC 120 This is not the primary electrical power supply provided by the Generators mentioned in Annex B. See Annex C, 5. Minor engineering General CC 120 See Annex C, 6. Explosive ordnance General UN 120 See Annex C, 7. disposal Laundry General CC 120 See Annex C, 8. Cleaning General CC 120 See Annex C, 9. Tentage General CC 120 For the initial six-month deployment. See Annex C, 10. Accommodation General UN 120 See Annex C, 11. Firefighting Basic firefighting CC 120 See Annex C, 12. Firefighting Fire detection and CC 120 See Annex C, 13. alarm Medical Basic CC 120 See Annex C, 19.
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Medical Blood and blood UN 120 See Annex C, 19. products Medical Dental only UN 120 See Annex C, 19. Medical High-risk areas CC 120 See Annex C, 19. (epidemiological) Medical Laboratory only N/A 120 See Annex C, 19. Medical Level 1 CC 120 See Annex C, 19. Medical Level 2 and 3 N/A 120 See Annex C, 19. combined (incl. Dental and Laboratory) Medical Level 2 (incl. UN 120 See Annex C, 19. Dental and Laboratory) Medical Level 3 (incl. UN 120 See Annex C, 19. Dental and Laboratory) Medical Gynecology UN 120 See Annex C, 19. Observation General CC 120 Binoculars, laser range Observation Night observation CC 120 finders (tripod mounted), Observation Positioning CC 120 night vision goggles/devices and GPS (military pattern) required for self-sustainment. See Annex C, 14. Identification General N/A 120 Photographic equipment. See Annex C, 15. NBC protection General N/A 120 (e.g. protective mask, coveralls, gloves, decontamination kits and injectors). See Annex C, 16. Field defence stores General UN 120 See Annex C, 17. Miscellaneous Bedding CC 120 See COE Manual Chapter general stores 3, Annex B, page 53/250) Miscellaneous Furniture CC 120 See COE Manual Chapter general stores 3, Annex B, page 53/250) Miscellaneous Welfare CC 120 See COE Manual Chapter general stores 3, Annex B, page 53/250) Miscellaneous Internet access CC 120 See COE Manual Chapter general stores 3, Annex B, page 53/250) Unique equipment / General N/A 120 See COE Manual Chapter service 3, Annex B, page 54/250)
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2. Catering (11-131). The unit must be self-sustained in catering. The Mission will not provide suitable structures for the kitchen upon deployment, and the unit should deploy with a fully mobile kitchen (e.g., kitchen trailers).
3. Communications (14). The unit is to provide integral mobile communications down to the section level and be able to communicate with the FHQ.
a. Telephone. The unit is to provide, install and operate switchboard and telephone networks down to the sections within its AOR/between sub-units.
b. HF. High Frequency (HF) communications equipement is mandatory and must have a range of at least 250 kilometers. The UN will provide equipment for communication with higher headquarters. The unit HQ must install HF base station and antennae with at least two sets of HF radios (primary and backup) operated by its qualified personnel. The unit must provide the minimum HF radio communications to unit commander, deputy commander, senior officers in HQ, platoon commanders and deputy platoon commanders. The unit must always maintain operators capable of equipment operations.
c. VHF/UHF-FM. This is the primary means of radio communication with sub-units in a tactical or mobile environment. VHF communication is mandatory and must have a range of up to 25-30 km. The unit must provide the minimum VHF/UHF-FM radio communications to unit commander, deputy commander, senior officers in HQ, platoon commanders, deputy platoon and squad and team leaders. VHF air-band (air to ground) communications is required for CASEVAC.
d. SATCOM and ICOM. CITS will provide required SATCOM and ICOM to enable strategic communication with the Mission/Force/Sector HQ.
4. Office (15-18). The Mission is unable to provide hard-walled office working space initially. Therefore, the unit is to deploy with appropriate temporary office accommodations for an initial six- month period, by which time the Mission will provide suitable accommodations.
5. Electrical (19-22). Main generators should have the capacity of generating 5 Kilo Volt Ampere (KVA) per person per day. The domestic electricity is to be confirmed prior to the deployment. Also, backup power for important installations is to be provided under electrical self- sustainment.
6. Minor Engineering (23-24). At a minimum, the unit must be self-sustained and able to accomplish the following tasks:
a. Non-field defense construction;
b. Limited construction of light structures;
1 The applicable paragraph of the COE Manual 2017, Chapter 3, Annex B is in brackets, following the category title.
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c. Minor electrical repairs and replacement;
d. Minor repair to plumbing and water systems;
e. Maintainance of all necessary tools, supplies and workshop equipment.
7. Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Capability (25-30). UN responsibility.
8. Laundry (31). The unit will provide enought laundry facilities for all military and personal clothing, including dry-cleaning of operationally required specialist clothing.
9. Cleaning (32). The unit is to clean its facilities.
10. Tentage (33-38). The unit is to deploy with enough tentage, per the standards listed in the COE Manual, for all personnel, storage, offices, ablutions, and workshops for an initial six-month period. Any accommodation provided by the TCC must be suitable for male and female personnel. Tentage for short term operational and tactical deployments is reimbursed separately as major equipment.
11. Accommodation (39-43).
a. Initial Accommodation. The Mission will prepare greenfield sites under austere conditions at the deployment location. The unit is to deploy with enough tentage or temporary structures for all accommodation, storage, offices, ablutions, and workshops for an initial six- month period. Any accommodation provided by the TCC must be suitable for male and female personnel.
b. Permanent Accommodation. The Mission will strive to provide suitable accommodation after an initial six-month period, until such time the unit is to use COE tentage or temporary structures.
12. Basic Fire Fighting (44). The unit must have the capability to undertake basic firefighting in accordance with the International Fire Code in its accommodations and working areas.
13. Fire Detection and Alarm (45). The contingent must have the capacity for automatic fire detection and alarm (e.g., smoke detectors and fire alarm systems) in accordance with the International Fire Code in all its accommodations, ablution and office space, workshops, supply, catering and other work areas.
14. Observation (46-47). The contingent must be able to carry out observation throughout their AO.
a. General Observation. The unit must have the capacity to observe 24 hours, seven days per week.
b. Night Observation. Night vision goggles and/or equipment must be capable of passive and active infrared (IR), thermal or image night-time line of sight observation. Night
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vision goggles and/or equipment must be capable of detecting human-size objects within a range of 1,000m.
c. Positioning. The contingent must be able to determine the exact geographical location of a position or item within the AO through the combined use of a global positioning system (GPS) equipment and laser rangefinders. The contingent must provide all related equipment, maintenance, and supplies.
15. Identification (48). The unit is not required to provide this capability.
16. NBC Protection (49). The unit is not required to provide nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) protection equipment.
17. Field Defence Stores (50-51). The Mission will provide field defense stores.
18. Miscellaneous General Stores (52-53). The unit must be self-sustained in terms of bedding, furniture, welfare equipment and amenity requirements, including internet access.
19. Medical (202).
a. Contingent personnel must be trained in basic first aid (buddy aid).
b. The unit must deploy with the required number of doctors and medical assistants and or first aid qualified personnel with Level 1. The unit will receive basic medical support through own Level 1 and Level 2 medical support through Level 2 deployed in AO.
c. Level 2 medical facilities are located at AO. UN ground ambulance will normally provide CASEVAC. When required, contracted or military aircraft may be used to support CASEVAC where available and suitable. The C/DMS is empowered to authorize medical evacuations in the Mission in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO). The UN will arrange in-country and out-of-country casualty + medical evacuations.
d. Medical capabilities for High-Risk Areas (Epidemiological) are provided by the TCC. A Level 2 hospital will provide gynecology.
20. Initial Provisioning
a. Water. the first seven days the contingent is required to install its own water purification unit (WPU) to produce bulk water from an UN-provided water source, to meet its own drinking and bulk water needs.
b. Rations. provide rations thereafter. The contingent must have the capacity of establishing storage
2 The applicable paragraph number of the COE Manual 2017, Chapter 3, Annex C is in brackets, following the category title.
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(reefer containers, freezer containers, etc.) for frozen and fresh rations and combat ration packs (CRP). c. Supply. The unit is required to deploy with fully self-sufficient stocks of supply items and spare parts for maintenance of its major and minor equipment. The unit is to deploy with a minimum of six months stock levels of spare parts, supplies and consumables with initial deployment. Resupply of consumables and spare parts is a national responsibility. d. Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL). The unit must deploy all vehicles with fuel- tanks half full; the Mission will provide fuel after deployment. The unit must have the capacity to establish bulk storage (e.g. fuel trucks, bladders, storage tanks, trailers equipped with fuel pumps and flow meters) for seven days of diesel supply. The unit should also have the capacity to distribute diesel to vehicles and generators. Oil and lubricants will be provided by the Mission.
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Annex D
GUIDELINES FOR NIOs
1. Since the unit is smaller than 300 personnel, TCCs are encouraged to:
a. Include one NIO from your contingent; or
b. Provide NIO services from another unit (of your own nation) within the Mission; or
c. Provide NIO services from another contingent (of your own nation) within the region, or;
d. Provide NIO services from your own nation National Support Element.
2. Where the person under investigation is a staff officer (status of contingent), the TCC is to decide if an NIO already within the mission can undertake the investigation (especially if the staff officer is of senior rank) or an NIO is required to be deployed from the home location. Where it has been agreed during the MOU negotiations that the NIO may be provided from the home location to the contingent, the NIO must be able to deploy to the Mission to commence an investigation no later than seven days after notification of requirement. When possible, a female NIO is preferable.
3. It is recommended that NIOs - 1 in order to ensure that the deployment of NIOs is not at the expense of other required personnel capabilities within a contingent.
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Annex E
AERO MEDICAL EVACUATION TEAM (AMET)
CONCEPT, TASKS, CAPABILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
Overview:
Unit Type Strength Structure Locations Remarks Aero Medical 6 Two doctors (TBC) Divisible into Evacuation (2 + 4) and four specialist two sub-teams Team (AMET) nurses/paramedics a. Unit Employment Concept. The AMET is a small, highly mobile medical unit comprised of six medical personnel, including two emergency doctors and four specialist nurses/paramedics. The AMET integrates the CASEVAC/MEDEVAC fundamental component of medical support, which involves not only the transportation of the sick or injured to the nearest medical facility, but also the entire continuum of medical treatment and rehabilitation. The team is configured and equipped to provide enroute medical support during air evacuation, both within the Mission and out of the Mission. The AMET may be required to support CASEVAC/MEDEVAC from remote locations and to participate in SAR activities. The AMET must be able to treat casualties suffering serious trauma/injuries and carry out the evacuation of stabilized trauma patients as well as patients suffering from acute life-threatening medical conditions between medical facilities. The AMET should be capable of separating into two sub-teams that can operate simultaneously.
The provision of timely and responsive medical care is based on the 10-1-2 timeline goal of casualty care in the survival chain, from the point of injury to the nearest level of medical care. This consists of ensuring access to skilled first aid within 10 minutes of the point of injury or the onset of symptoms; advanced life support as soon as possible, and no later than 60 minutes (1 hour), and inclusive of the 10 minutes timing for first aid; and access to limb- and lifesaving surgery, no later than two hours. This first 60 minutes of time is referred to as the golden hour. b. Capabilities.
(1) The AMET must be trained and equipped to function on both rotary and fixed winged aircraft.
(2) The AMET must have its own equipment, qualified personnel for the task, and supplies (including oxygen)1 for use in supporting patients during evacuation.
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(3) All AMET-designated equipment must be compact and applicable for use in confined ambulatory or aviation environments, according to applicable global air ambulance practice and standards.
(4) AMETs must be able to provide resuscitation and stabilisation on site and return patients directly to higher-level medical facilities.
(5) The team must be able to treat casualties suffering serious trauma injuries and carry out the evacuation of stabilized trauma patients as well as patients suffering from acute life-threatening medical conditions between medical facilities (MEDEVAC).
(6) Operate and evacuate casualties during day/night.
(7) Stabilize and sustain a casualty during evacuation, which requires trained staff (e.g. paramedic) and dedicated equipment and supplies.
(8) Report to the medical emergency coordinator during the evacuation process.
(9) Deployed to support a hospital upon request.
(10) Configure and equip in 15 to 30 minutes or less to provide in-flight medical care;
(11) Evacuate casualties on a 24-hours-per-day/7-days-per-week basis, namely two priority one and four priority two patients at the same time, for a transportation time of six or more hours.
(12) Capable of splitting into two sub-teams that can operate independently and simultaneously. c. Tasks.
(1) Conduct immediate CASEVAC/MEDEVAC tasking during day/night and function on both rotary and fixed winged aircraft.
(2) Monitor and provide medical assistance to a casualty during the air transportation under specific procedures to ensure casualty/patient survival and recovery.
(3) Treat, stabilize and transport emergency patients under medical care in dedicated medical rotary/fixed-wing platforms.
(4) Be able to configure and equip in 15 to 30 minutes or less to provide in-flight medical care.
(5) Support CASEVAC/MEDEVAC from remote locations.
(6) Participate in search and rescue (SAR) activities.
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(7) Provide resuscitation and stabilisation on site and be responsible for the patient until handing him/her over to the receiving higher-level
(8) The AMET sub-teams are notice.
(9) Be prepared to be deployed in support of a Level 1, 2 or 3 medical facility to conduct emergency training upon request.
(10) Be prepared to conduct other operations within capability when tasked.
(11) Be prepared to be employed or redeployed on a temporary or permanent basis anywhere within the Mission AO.
(12) Given the appropriate endorsement and agreement of the TCC, be prepared to be deployed to support another mission under security Council Authorized inter-mission cooperation arrangements. d. Unit Organization.
a. The AMET will comprise a small six (6) troop team (2 doctors and 4 nurses/paramedics).
b. It will be capable of separating into two independently functional sub-teams, each consisting of at least one physician/medical officers and two nurses/paramedics specialized or trained in aeromedical evacuation.
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ITEM QUANTITY AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION MODULE Ventilator 2
Portable defibrillator integrated in the multiparameter monitor 2
Intubation equipment set (both supraglotic and infraglotic) 2 sets
Nasogastric tubes set 2 sets Portable electric suction equipment with lithium battery 2 Spinal boards and vacuum mattresses for each patient 2 Stretchers (easy-glide type) that lock into the base of an aircraft (can be 2 configured for basic to advanced life support) Scoop stretchers 2 Head blocks 2 Neck braces 2 Chest drain kit set 2 sets Complete vacuum splint set for limbs and body 2 sets Spider harness (straps for securing patient) 2 Vacuum mattress with harness 6 Ambu-bags (resuscitation bags and masks) 2 sets Glucometer (dry chemical) 2 Portable haemoglobin meter 2 Oxygen delivery system 4 Flexible LED lighting 4 Infusion pump, portable ramp of 4 IV electric syringes per intubated-sedated 2 patient, with lithium battery Portable multiparameter monitor 2 Emergency bag, doctor/nurse/paramedic 6 Portable storage for medication and disposables 2 Full medical kit (all medications, plasma expanders) (considered/reimbursed Adequate under Self-sustainment) Notes: (1) Intubation equipment set should include a laryngoscope with blades, emergency tracheotomy kits and endotracheal tubes. All necessary material for orotracheal and supraglotic intubation, for patients ranging from paediatric patients to adults, to include medication for rapid sequence induction kit for cricothyroidotomy and a complete set for chest drain. One bag-valve mask per patient. One oxygen humidifier per oxygen tank. One disposable ventilation hose per ventilator. Six available at any time. Bacterial/viral filter: one per main line. Non-invasive ventilation set with continuous positive airway pressure mask in three different sizes.
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(2) Staffing: the aeromedical evacuation team should consist of two sub-teams, each consisting of at least one physician and two nurses/paramedics specialized or trained in aeromedical evacuation.
(3) Ventilators offer volume and pressure-based modes for controlled, synchronized or spontaneous ventilation. The ventilator should be capable of non-invasive ventilation flow and pressure curve patient monitoring. Lithium-ion battery: four hours with in-flight one spare battery. With AC/DC power supply. Should operate under a temperature of 50 degrees Celsius and atmospheric pressure 650 Kpa. The minimum requirement for in-flight ventilation priority alpha patient: VT adjustable 50 to 2,000 ml, flow trigger 3 to 15 L/min., Fio2 adjustable 40 to 100 percent, PEEP, +3 to 20 mbar, I/E 1:4 to 3:1, apnoea alarm. Measured and displayed on LCD screen: MV, f, VTe, PEEP, P mean, P peak, P plat, and O2. The manufacturer should meet the ISO 10651-3 standard.
(4) Semi-automated and manual biphasic defibrillation with synchronized mode through adhesive pads, external pacing through adhesive pads, 12-lead electrocardiography, SpO2 (peripheral capillary oxygen saturation), non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP) monitoring, end- tidal CO2 (EtCO2) monitor for both intubated and non-intubated patients. Continuous intrarectal or oesophageal temperature monitoring. All alarms should be audible and visible during transport. One 3-lead ECG monitoring LCD colour screen. Printer lithium-ion battery with a 6-hour autonomy for each monitor (one set of spare batteries for each monitor).
(5) Complete vacuum splint set for arm, leg forearm; small vacuum pump and bag. Immobilization of the lower and upper limbs by vacuum. Equipped with suction valve positioned on the outside. Should be X-ray transparent; lower limb traction splint, pelvic splint and cervical collar adjustable to the size of patient.
(6) Vacuum mattress: allows the patient to be immobilized and transported wrapped in the mattress. Complete with three belts for the patient and four belts to fit the mattress stretcher, completely made of polyvinyl chloride. Impermeable and easy to clean. Equipped with four handles on each side, two handles on head side and one on foot side for easy transportation.
f. Training.
(1) AMET personnel must be trained and equipped to function on both rotary and fixed winged aircraft. The AMET medical officers must be certified in emergency medicine with Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) or equivalent training. The specialist nurses/paramedics must also be trained in aviation nursing, emergency response and Pre- Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or equivalent training.
(2) All AMET personnel are required to be credentialed by UN Medical Services Division prior to deployment, and for the duration of deployment, and including any medical personnel rotating through the AMET.
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also be conducted on the Rules of Engagement to ensure full understanding and compliance, including on freedom of action and limitations. Additionally, AMET leadership must ensure in-mission training at the individual and collective levels. g. Evaluation. The AMET will be evaluated in its operational and administrative tasks as Evaluation of Subordinate Military Entities in Peacekeeping Operations after deployment as per the schedule issued by Force Headquarters.
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