INTRODUCTION
GAIN ATTENTION
PURPOSE
INDIVIDUAL TRAINING STANDARDS
MISSION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
M2A.3.4, M2A.5.5, P2A.18.1 – 18.9
TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Without the aid of references and in accordance with MCWP 3-33.5, the student will understand the considerations of humanitarian assistance/relief operations.
ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Know the three types of humanitarian operations.
2. Know the three types of environments associated with humanitarian operations.
3. Know the two types of food sites.
4. Know the considerations of a military food site.
5. Know the considerations of a medical site.
METHOD AND MEDIA
This period of instruction will be taught by the lecture method.
TESTING
This period of instruction will be tested through practical application.
TRANSITION
BODY
1. Purpose: A primary purpose of military forces to conduct Humanitarian Assistance (HA) operations is to provide a secure environment to allow the humanitarian effort to progress successfully. Deployed military units may conduct tasks such as food/water provision, medical/dental treatment, veterinary care and limited local infrastructure construction and repair.
2. The three type of HA operations that U.S. forces participate in are:
a. Those coordinated by the United Nations.
b. Those where the U.S. participates with forces of other countries.
c. Those where the U.S. acts unilaterally (alone).
3. The three types of HA environments are:
a. Permissive – little or no opposition.
b. Uncertain – the participating unit(s) do not have complete control over the entire area of operations.
c. Hostile – friendly force must be prepared for a full range of contingencies.
4. The two types of food sites are:
a. Military – run by friendly military forces.
b. Civilian – run by nonmilitary forces such as Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs).
5. Considerations for a military run food site are:
a. Security:
1) Mutually supporting positions.
2) Reaction force located close by.
3) Riot gear/equipment readily available.
4) Use of overwatch positions.
b. Crowd Control:
1) Use barriers/obstacles to regulate and channel the flow of people.
2) The number of people in the distribution line must be kept to a minimum.
3) Remaining people at least ten meters behind the line.
4) Standing Operations Procedures (SOPs) must be developed to ensure the food distribution is fair. For example using colored markers to identify people who have received the food aid for that day. Alternate the colors each day.
5) Use alternate lines for women, children, the elderly and the handicapped to ensure they do not get trampled or injured should the food distribution become unruly.
c. Food Supply:
1) Know the size of the target population and the time of resupply prior to setting up a food distribution site. Running out of food can often lead a hungry crowd to become unruly or riotous.
d. Women, Children, Elderly and Handicapped:
1) They may need assistance moving through the line.
2) They should have priority during the distribution.
e. Site Selection:
1) Located at a central point for easy access.
2) Located away from troop billeting.
3) Located away from weapons or ammunition storage sites.
4) Have clear routes for the reaction force to response.
5) Should be located away from the road so vehicles cannot ram the site.
6) Should be on a piece of dominant terrain.
7) If possible, should be located slightly uphill making more difficult to overrun.
6. The two types of medical sites are:
a. Medical care for military forces.
b. Medical care for the local populace.
Normally military forces will not provide medical care for the local population unless ordered by higher headquarters.
QUESTIONS
SUMMARY
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