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Introduction of�Civil Military Relations (CMR)

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SCOPE

  • What is CMR and CMR Ops Definitions
  • CMR Ops
  • Principle of CMR Ops
  • Level 1 CMR Tasks
  • Practical
  • Conclusion

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WHAT IS CMR?

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CMR stands for Civil Military Relations.

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DEFINITION OF CMR OPS

“Operations carried out by ground forces to minimise civilian interference in military operations, and to minimise and mitigate the effects of military operations on the civilians in the area of operation.”

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WHY CMR?

  • To minimise civilian interference with military ops
  • To minimise collateral damages.
  • To prevent a humanitarian crisis.
  • To reduce the impact of military operations on the lives and activities of civilians
  • To maintain a positive relationship between the military force and civilians

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Scope of CMR Operations

Populace Control Operations.(PCO)

Entails control of civilians’ movement in the Area

of Operations (AO) which may obstruct military

movement or public order.

Protect them from harm caused by military

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Scope of CMR Operations

Resource Management Operations.(RMO)

Minimise collateral damage to critical

resources.

Protect them against pillages and damages.

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Scope of CMR Operations

Humanitarian Relief Operations.( HRO)

Support revival and supply of essential

services.

Provide secure environment for Humanitarian

Assistance (HA).

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CMR Tasks are conducted by All (commanders, soldiers, units) and comprises:

  1. Application of LOAC-ROE in handling and treatment of civilians and civilians objects.
  2. Employ measures to minimise civilian interference with military Ops
  3. Secure and protect civilian KINs
  4. Enforcement of public order and safety
  5. Assist in conduct of HRO

LEVEL 1 CMR TASKS

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ROE

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LOAC

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CONCLUSION

Key take away :

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1) Need to know LOAC and ROE importantly during CMR lessons.

2) To train NS men with scenarios with both passive and aggressive encounters

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PROPOSAL TIME FRAME

  • Proposed 2 periods for CMR lessons and Practical (120minutes)
  • Theory lessons – 30minutes
  • Draw arms and prep mock up – 30minutes
  • Practical -60 minutes
  • Proposed Functional groups to conduct- HQ, MAINT,SUPPLY,MEDICAL/REVAC during Y4 ( SEC COY have their own sets of CMR/RCP lessons.
  • And for HQ only during Y6 and Y7.

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Clarification?

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