UNITED NATIONS Department of Peacekeeping Operations Office of

UNITED NATIONS Department of Peacekeeping Operations Office of Military Affairs & DPET Strategic Force Generation and Capability Planning 21 July 2015

Agenda Ø Overview of Strategic Force Generation and Capability Planning Cell (SFGCPC) Ø Overview of United Nations Peacekeeping Capabilities Readiness System (PCRS) Ø Uniformed Capability Requirements and Preparation for the Upcoming Peacekeeping Summit

Strategic Force Generation and Capability Planning Cell Objectives “Dedicated capacity and mechanism responsible for planning and coordinating DPKO/DFS current and future UN Peacekeeping Capability needs” • Support systematic DPKO/DFS planning on future peacekeeping capability needs, in coordination with the DPKO/DFS Uniformed Capabilities Steering Group. • Develop comprehensive and actionable DPKO/DFS understanding of individual Member State Peacekeeping Capabilities and their potential to contribute. • Inject rapidity in deployment by refining certain Force Generation and Movement Processes and Structures.

Work Streams • Outreach • Coordinate and Support Strategic Member State engagement with current and potential contributors. • New Readiness System and Rapid Deployment • Implement a redesigned system for managing commitments from the Member States (PCRS). • Liaison and coordination with ongoing initiatives like Standing Capabilities and rapidly deployable headquarters. • Knowledge Management • Develop and manage a comprehensive knowledge management system to capture institutional knowledge related to different aspects of each Member State’s engagement. • Capability Planning • Develop and communicate long term capability requirements. • Processes & Structures • Force Generation Manual

UNSAS: Issues and Challenges Ø Established in 1994. • Web-based UNSAS functional since Sep 2010. Ø Participation • 100 in 2015 (only 13 new entries in last 16 years) • 13 TCC active by the end 2 nd quarter 2015 ( only 10 with pledges) • Ø Limited Effectiveness of UNSAS : Ø Lack of Engagement by HQ UN & MS Ø Level of Preparedness of the Contingents : inadequate level of details Ø Lack of System to validate pledges and confirm actual levels of readiness

UNSAS: Levels of Commitment • Level 1: Provides a list of capabilities (size, strength, and response time) of the pledges made available to the UN. • Level 2: Provides detailed inventory lists of the pledges including the organization of the units, a list of major equipment, level of selfsufficiency, and data on individuals. • Level 3: Provides for a signed MOU giving details of capabilities & resources pledged. • Rapid Deployment Level (RDL): Resources deployable within 90 days of a SC Mandate.

Overview of the UN PCRS “ A more dynamic process of interaction between the UNHQ and Member States for ensuring readiness and timely deployment of quality peacekeeping capabilities” Objectives • Improve efficiency in the management of commitments. • Achieve greater degree of readiness and predictability through a sustained and collaborative approach between the UNHQ and the Member States. • Provide a single window for the selection of a TCC for deployment.

PCRS: Levels of Commitment • Level 1: TCC makes a formal pledge along with (a) Table of Organization, (b) list of Major and Self Sustainment equipment and (c) certification of completion of basic training. • Level 2: Based upon UN requirements, select TCCs are elevated to Level 2 after signing of a draft MOU and conduct of a satisfactory Assessment and Advisory Visits (AAV). • Level 3: Following a satisfactory AAV, the TCCs are elevated to Level 3 after MOU is signed and TCC provides a Load list as required by the DFS/Mov. Con. • Rapid Deployment Level (RDL): TCC pledges for RDL if capable of deploying within 30/60/90 days of a SC Mandate. Premium provided for rapid deployment in the case of enablers, subject to SG’s approval.

Transition to PCRS • Old pledges in UNSAS? Kept only as a record; all Member States are now required to make fresh pledges. • When to make PCRS pledges? By the end of September 2015 • What to include in pledges? A Note Verbale listing the unit / subunit / capability along with • Annex A: Table of Organization • Annex B: List of Major Equipment available (each category) • Annex C: Lit of Self Sustainment Equipment available (each category) • Caveats if any (Detailed SOP is being worked out, follow the MOU format) • Where to submit? To the PCRS desk officer (Room S-1785) in the SFGCP Cell either in print or via email to poudyals@un. org. • How do I know the status of my pledge? The receipt will be acknowledged and the Member State will be informed of their status after review.

Transition to PCRS • What if my pledge do not get accepted in Level 1? You will be directed to SFGCP Cell for consultation in identifying and consolidating your training and equipment needs. • Who initiates the AAVs? The UNHQ will invite select Member States accepted in Level 1 to sign a draft / preliminary MOU and schedule an Assessment and Advisory Visit (AAV) to the Member State. • What preparations are needed for AAVs? You are expected to show the Major Equipment, Self-Sustaining equipment, and training infrastructure (detailed SOP is being worked out) • Can informal pledges still be made? Informal pledges cannot be made. However, interest in contributing specific capabilities should be communicated to the SFGCPC for follow up. • What happens to UNSAS Web Link? Pledge submission will be suspended temporarily, to be replaced by the PCRS. TCC/PCCs can still use it to gain access to important documents.

Uniformed Capability Requirements Ø Purpose: Identify and Communicate Current and Emerging Capability Needs Ø Capability Requirements Paper – July 2015 Version Section 1: Current gaps in peacekeeping missions Section 2: Commitments to enable more rapid deployment Section 3: General commitments for uniformed capabilities Annex: Capabilities to enhance effectiveness and respond to the changing environment

2015 Peacekeeping Summit Ø 28 September 2015, 3: 00 pm: Trusteeship Council Chamber Ø Purpose: To generate pledges of new capabilities for UN peacekeeping identified in the capability requirements paper Ø Co-chaired at the Head of State or Government level by a cross-regional group of Member States and the Secretary-General Ø Preceded by regional meetings in Amsterdam, Montevideo, and Kigali. Upcoming regional meetings: Jakarta (27 -28 July) and Addis Ababa (25 -26 August)

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