UNITED NATIONSUNITED NATIONS

Department of Peacekeeping OperationsDepartment of Peacekeeping Operations

Office of Military Affairs & DPETOffice of Military Affairs & DPET

Strategic Force Generation and Capability Planning

21 July 201521 July 2015

AgendaAgenda

Overview of Strategic Force Generation and Capability Planning Cell (SFGCPC)

Overview of United Nations Peacekeeping Capabilities Readiness System (PCRS)

Uniformed Capability Requirements and Preparation for the Upcoming Peacekeeping Summit

Strategic Force Generation and Capability Planning Cell

ObjectivesObjectives““Dedicated capacity and mechanism responsible for planning and Dedicated capacity and mechanism responsible for planning and coordinating DPKO/DFS current and future UN Peacekeeping Capability coordinating DPKO/DFS current and future UN Peacekeeping Capability needs”needs”

•Support systematic DPKO/DFS planning on future peacekeeping Support systematic DPKO/DFS planning on future peacekeeping capability needs, in coordination with the DPKO/DFS Uniformed capability needs, in coordination with the DPKO/DFS Uniformed Capabilities Steering Group.Capabilities Steering Group.

•Develop comprehensive and actionable DPKO/DFS understanding of Develop comprehensive and actionable DPKO/DFS understanding of individual Member State Peacekeeping Capabilities and their potential to individual Member State Peacekeeping Capabilities and their potential to contribute.contribute.•Inject rapidity in deployment by refining certain Force Generation and Inject rapidity in deployment by refining certain Force Generation and Movement Processes and Structures. Movement Processes and Structures.

Work Streams Work Streams

• OutreachOutreach • Coordinate and Support Strategic Member State engagement with

current and potential contributors. • New Readiness System and Rapid DeploymentNew Readiness System and Rapid Deployment

• Implement a redesigned system for managing commitments from Implement a redesigned system for managing commitments from the Member States (PCRS).the Member States (PCRS).

• Liaison and coordination with ongoing initiatives like Standing Liaison and coordination with ongoing initiatives like Standing Capabilities and rapidly deployable headquarters.Capabilities and rapidly deployable headquarters.

• Knowledge ManagementKnowledge Management• Develop and manage a comprehensive knowledge management Develop and manage a comprehensive knowledge management

system to capture institutional knowledge related to different system to capture institutional knowledge related to different aspects of each Member State’s engagement.aspects of each Member State’s engagement.

• Capability PlanningCapability Planning• Develop and communicate long term capability requirements.Develop and communicate long term capability requirements.

• Processes & StructuresProcesses & Structures• Force Generation Manual Force Generation Manual

Established in 1994.• Web-based UNSAS functional since Sep 2010.

Participation • 100 in 2015 (only 13 new entries in last 16 years)• 13 TCC active by the end 2nd quarter 2015 ( only 10 with pledges)•

Limited Effectiveness of UNSAS : Lack of Engagement by HQ UN & MS Level of Preparedness of the Contingents : inadequate level of

details

Lack of System to validate pledges and confirm actual levels of readiness

UNSAS: Issues and ChallengesUNSAS: Issues and Challenges

UNSAS: Levels of CommitmentUNSAS: 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 self-sufficiency, 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 PCRSOverview of the UN PCRS

“ “ A more dynamic process of interaction between the UNHQ and Member A more dynamic process of interaction between the UNHQ and Member States for ensuring readiness and timely deployment of quality States for ensuring readiness and timely deployment of quality peacekeeping capabilities”peacekeeping capabilities”

ObjectivesObjectives•Improve efficiency in the management of commitments.Improve efficiency in the management of commitments.

•Achieve greater degree of readiness and predictability through a Achieve greater degree of readiness and predictability through a sustained and collaborative approach between the UNHQ and the Member sustained and collaborative approach between the UNHQ and the Member States.States.

•Provide a single window for the selection of a TCC for deployment.Provide a single window for the selection of a TCC for deployment.

PCRS: Levels of CommitmentPCRS: 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/MovCon.

• 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 PCRSTransition 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 PCRSTransition 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 RequirementsUniformed Capability Requirements

Purpose: Identify and Communicate Current and Emerging Capability Needs

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 Summit2015 Peacekeeping Summit

28 September 2015, 3:00pm: Trusteeship Council Chamber

Purpose: To generate pledges of new capabilities for UN peacekeeping identified in the capability requirements paper

Co-chaired at the Head of State or Government level by a cross-regional group of Member States and the Secretary-General

Preceded by regional meetings in Amsterdam, Montevideo, and Kigali. Upcoming regional meetings: Jakarta (27-28 July) and Addis Ababa (25-26 August)

Thank youThank you