, (See the Wilson Center publication Kennan Cable No. Civil Affairs Officers direct and participate in the conduct of civil affairs command support, foreign-internal defense, unconventional warfare, civil administration, and numerous other missions, both overt and covert, in peacetime or when activated for crisis or war. 0000008348 00000 n What I would add about CA is that it's original, key mission, is to liaison with the civilian environment, and in particular the civil leaders of the area your unit operates in, obstensibly in order to accomplish mission objectives. Hence the Textron RIPSAW seems the best choice compared to the Snowcat and the BV206 that are tracked, but can't attack at speed because they generally lack weapons. How should I decide between Psyops or Civil Affairs? The cross-pollination of institutional and operational capacities in both directions would be significantly mutually beneficial. Rather, in pursuing different LOEs, their outcomes are at best discordant and at worst cancel each other out. Fortunately, this problem set is not unique to the civil affairs regiment, and low-cost solutions exist within the Department of Defense. Tracked UGVs might work but soldiers often don't ride UGVs. Neither should we. NATO can little afford to waste further resources; this could help tip the scales back in its favor. But if that is the goal, would ski and snowtroopers be the best forms of attack? On the contrary, the operating environment of the high north, with its robust and empowered indigenous autonomous communities, is an ideal environment for properly trained CATs. Traditional lubricants freeze and batteries must be kept warm and used sparingly. Starting in 2014, NATO has had to redirect focus on countering hybrid warfare in its own AoR rather than out-of-area. Hybrid warfare, although not new, works below the threshold of conventional war.4 It is complex, and adaptive to culture, historical legacies, geography and available political, economic, informational and military means.5 There is increasing evidence that hybrid warriors are waging war via the internet against civil society in the Western world, sowing societal divisions and promoting hyper-polarized politics.6 The major lesson of warfare from the past two decades is that hybrid warfare focuses on population centers.7 Its center of gravity are target civil societies. The professional Soldiers who make up the branch deserve more. Realizing this potential requires considered and creative attention to the conceptual employment of civil affairs forces, followed by concrete steps to leverage this unique capability across a range of activities and challenges. If you join Civil Affairs as a new active-duty or Army Reserve recruit, youll complete a seven-phase training program. endobj 0000016450 00000 n We saw this most recently in Afghanistan, where civil affairs forces worked extensively with local institutions and personnel to help restore order to civil society, rebuild, and grow lasting relationships with civil actors. They are traditionally employed following the conclusion of major combat operations, in the period of transition toward stabilization. While there are clearly opportunities for civil affairs units to contribute within that continuum between cooperation and armed conflict the document does not explicitly mention civil affairs. The big consideration for most reservists, is the proximity of a unit to their home, and how far they are willing to travel to get to it. As part of the Special Operations Forces, active-duty Civil Affairs Soldiers are selected through a tough evaluation process, followed by more training in government, diplomacy, and survival. 0000063785 00000 n This is the right moment to pursue interoperability, to exploit synergies and to make these two vital transatlantic civil-military and information-related capabilities more relevant, visible and impactful. Among many issues, activities from this team resulted in a wasteful and counterproductive duplication of civil-military efforts. Resistance needs to come in a form that can really reach out and touch across the vastness of the snowy fields. Like CA, they have limited authority to operate within their own home borders. 0000001696 00000 n You answered my question that Ive been looking for a couple of days now. Within the project frame, the CCoE has utilized a threefold approach to the conceptual, educational and academic LoEs assigned and pursued since then. Be within the rank of private first class, specialist, sergeant, or staff sergeant, Meet Time-in-Service and Time-in-Grade requirements, Be eligible for a secret security clearance, Be eligible for a top secret security clearance, Have obtained the rank of first lieutenant or captain. A hybrid solution to answer hybrid threats presents challenges in development, but, more than the rich legacy of interoperability that helped the NATO alliance to win the Cold War, it can revive NATOs generationally-forged community of democratic values. National leaders require the full range of special operations force (SOF) options in the polar north. Mountain warfare specialization remains relevant outside polar regions. Civil affairs forces serve as a natural bridge among the interested parties. Wording may differ between the doctrines, but many concepts are similar enough to require only a translation to enable greater interoperability. When it comes to CA and CIMIC, doctrinal differences are significant, even though their civil considerations are practically the same. Level I certification is the same level of certification most members of a mountain ODA earn. This will hopefully contribute to paving the path for increased levels of cooperation and collaboration. 0000061047 00000 n The second related and very critical mission is to analyze and maintain the civil COP, or what is important in the civil environment to the unit. Thank you!! A mountain certification increases opportunities for training within a cross-functional team or with partner forces, participation in host nation exercises, and partnership with existing search-and-rescue or mountaineering networks, furthering access to the region and broadening opportunities to enhance civil resiliency in the region. Both units require the most up-to-date technology and weaponry available in order to directly support all Special Missions Unit (Delta and DEVGRU) operations. 0000013091 00000 n Deployed and deployable U.S. troop formations, including CA . Huge institutional and operational cooperation and coordination gaps still need bridging. Lessons learned here can be applied to any isolated organization operating in extreme conditions. 0000016872 00000 n My two options are CA and SF. I'm considering commissioning into one. 6 Buddhika Jayamaha and Franky Matisek, Hybrid war: attacking the civil in civil society, The War Room,13 April 2018. The 92nd Civil Affairs Battalion (US Special Operations Command's Europe-aligned CA unit) is uniquely suited to fulfill the mission set illuminated by Stringer's essay. 6, 20192020 (Arlington, VA: AUSA, April 2020), 6. Major Csaba Szab, as the Hungarian Army Senior National Representative at the Civil-Military Cooperation Center of Excellence (CCoE), is the CCoE Concept Interoperability and Capability Branch Deputy Branch Chief. A, ver. Canadians have stated that it's so cold in Canada that no one wants to or cares to conquer it because there is literally nothing there of value that can be had really quickone has to dig for gold and diamonds. Currently, CATs do not train on specialized infiltration techniques such as mountaineering. Ryan Hooper, right, a 7th grade teacher in Philadelphia, making him the first Soldier to be directly commissioned as a civil affairs military government specialist at Fort Hamilton, N.Y., March 19, 2022. For example, the United States provides approximately 70 percent of NATO force capacities and capabilities. 0000181210 00000 n Depending on which path you take, there are different requirements youll need to meet in order to become part of a Civil Affairs team: A Civil Affairs Soldier is someone who is physically fit, tactically skilled, and culturally aware of their surroundings. All videos, podcasts, or any other media published or posted by CNA remain subject to our copyright and all applicable rights are reserved unless other ownership or license rights are acknowledged. A significant commonality was how both operated in failing or failed states outside of the NATO area, with non-existent or non-functional governments. Today's civil affairs forces belong to the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps, numbering about 15,000 personnel, along with a contingent of over 1,200 soldiers under U.S. Special Operations Command. The armed forces of the United States have engaged with civilian leadership, institutions and populations throughout our nations history. %%EOF Just gathering info and trying to get a better understanding of them. Today, however, the military is contending with a shift in policy priorities to focus on strategic competitors like China and Russia. Some national CIMIC doctrines have even tried to look at adding CA doctrinal constructs within their CIMIC framework. These operations included time in Bosnia and Herzegovina (NATO Implementation and Stabilization Forces), Kosovo, Iraq (NATO Training Mission in Iraq) and Afghanistan. 1 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption - U.S. Army Sgt. And, once in the area of operations, CA and CIMIC units could execute their civil-military activities more cohesively to stay ahead of adversaries. Qatar (21-1112) - Temporary Relocation Transit Agreement. Organization. During pre-mission training and mission preparation, in addition to just getting to know each other, CA and CIMIC should be sharing reports, contacts, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and mission and area analyses for the benefit of a collective wider perspective. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> The Blitzkrieg in the snow via vehicles can easily bypass any SOFs hidden and entrenched as scouts or snipers. 0000001118 00000 n Insurance in Japan, Manes, Alfred, January 1945. Skis, snowshoes, and dog sleds just seem too slow unless stealth is really required or there are IEDs planted which seem unlikely in an invading force. Within US Special Operations Command is a secretive component . Possibly one of the most pervasive yet irritating missteps that the media and public in general makes about the military is the use of the terms 'Special Operations Forces' (SOF) and 'Special Forces' (SF) interchangeably. Personally having served as a CA officer and working with the PSYOPs teams, I would stay CA - but it is really dependent upon your skills AND interests. endobj 0000014770 00000 n Skis and snowshoes replace foot movement. Todays civil affairs forces belong to the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps, numbering about 15,000 personnel, along with a contingent of over 1,200 soldiers under U.S. Special Operations Command. It must be paired with dedicated winter warfare training. The USAREUR summer of 2019 series of exercises involving CA served as an example of how these exercises could serve as a solid baseline for deeper CA-CIMIC interaction in Europe than what previously occurred in NATO missions outside of Europe. As a NATO-accredited CoE, it supports its seven sponsoring nations,1 plus numerous contributing partners, NATO allies and customers, as directed by the CCoE coordinating committee. A subject matter expert exchange with the administration of McMurdo Station would grant the team increased awareness of the challenges and best practices associated with governing and maintaining critical infrastructure. 0000017120 00000 n Initially, the entire unit will have to attend this training to build unit capability. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. However, the CAT possessed a separate and independent operations budget, with no requirement to coordinate its activities with CIMIC partners. Supporting this impetus, last years Civil Affairs Issue Papers advised: Fostering a learning organization both within and beyond military command structures and the CA Corps, including allies and counterpart civil-military organizations and JIM [joint, interorganizational and multinational] partners, must be a major CA force development goal.2. The CCoE performance statement utilizes the NATO CIMIC familiarization course (NCFC) for identified NATO internal (e.g., U.S. CA) and external (partner nation) stakeholders, which in turn would lead to the development of a NATO requirement for synchronization. Qatar (22-919) - Protocol Amending the Temporary Relocation Transit Agreement of November 12, 2021. (NATO Standardization Office, 9 November 2018). It is paramount, then, that CA and CIMIC synchronize operations so as not to risk what could be called engagement fratricide.. Both are tailored toward SOF-particular techniques, and therefore bolster SOF interoperability. Together, the CCoE and the Civil Affairs Association are in a unique position to be main drivers behind synchronization; as facilitating partners, they are the logical choice to coordinate workshops, finance intellectual capitalization projects and develop relevant courses. The CCoE Director presented the CCoE, its main objectives and its LoEs. Leadership. Implementation of a robust synchronized civil-military capability would require several changes across doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel, facilities and policy (DOTMLPF-P) spectrums. 0000001873 00000 n Indeed, formations cannot simply be re-purposed or provide (sic) add-on capability to be proficient and survive arctic conditions. Instead, they require specialized training and equipment. Using the same nonstandard infiltration lanes, a CAT could advise the local government on managing the incursion-induced crisis, with minimal modifications to the exercise. In each echelon of the spectrum, these cross-functional teams play different roles. Emily Mushen is a research scientist in Countering Threats and Challenges at CNA with 15 years of experience in analysis of irregular warfare, influence operations, and counterinsurgency. The Arctic Council, an international organization for intergovernmental cooperation and coordination in the Arctic region, is one of the few international organizations where indigenous groups participate at the same level as nation-states. Ps: Im not saying I dont want to do any more bang bang just that Im ok with a little less in return for more humanitarian aid and assistance!! Based on lessons learned and recommended adjustments, a standardized and NATO-accredited NCFC or NATO CIMIC awareness course should be built into the curriculum. Equipment such as avalanche beacons, probes, and snow machines may be necessary for operational or training requirements but not used at a frequency that necessitates purchasing sets for each CAT. Understanding current doctrine and working to combine elements is what will build the foundation for better overall mission success. It has realized that CA and CIMIC collaboration is a vital component of long-term success in identifying and deterring malign influence and hybrid threats to NATO; it plans to ensure alignment of CA and CIMIC, capitalizing on existing synergies within them, led by the coauthor as the CCoE project officer. 0000009733 00000 n Newly-drafted Deterrence and Defense Plans have included measures like NATOs Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) in the Baltics and reinitiating large-scale field exercises, which means that U.S. forcesincluding CAare interacting and cooperating again with European NATO countries with greater regularity, as during the Cold War. As the only division-level U.S. Army headquarters there, its several down-trace units include the 7th Mission Support Command (MSC). There exists an opportunity to create momentum through a robust synchronization at conceptual (policy and doctrine), training and education and academic levels. 2 0 obj CA teams (CATs) in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve, for instance, are utilized by the 21st TSC to achieve objectives by working closely with the host-nation CIMIC. They are able to conduct global missions in harsh environments that are politically sensitive or even hostile. Do Special Forces members cross train with other Special Forces MOSs? 0000008321 00000 n 0000061310 00000 n U.S. CA is by far the largest civil-military cooperation capability in NATO. Thomas E. Ricks covered the U.S. military from 1991 . Symbols' value lies beyond what they depict or the material they are constructed from. Between 1990 and 2014, NATO was focused mainly on non-Article 5 crisis response operations. Mountainous terrain is prevalent across the SOCEUR area of responsibility, comprising over 35 percent of the continents landmass. Fortunately, this is not an unsolved problem set. As home to many autonomous indigenous groups who participate as peers to nation-states in intergovernmental organizations, the Arctic presents both an opportunity to apply the governance expertise of a CA team and an opportunity for a team to hone its craft. ; Special Operations are defined as operations conducted by specially trained, equipped and organized Department of Defense forces against strategic or tactical targets in pursuit of . Although these capabilities have seemingly wide application, current guidance does not yet reflect a full exploration of where and how to employ civil affairs forces in strategic competition with a near-peer like China or Russia. Given the realities of the emerging security environment and its impact on civil-military enterprises, the CCoE established a framework for CA and CIMIC capabilities to explore cooperation. A reasonable question, re: my "threat" suggestion above, this would seem to be: Just what population groups does Russia intend to deploy its special operations forces to recruit and develop as their "permanently operating fronts" in the polar regions and indeed elsewhere throughout the world? NATO has only invoked Article 5 once in its historyin response to the terrorist attacks of 9/11, to support the United States in defending its airspace. In addition to in-house mountaineering training conducted within 10th Special Forces Group, both the Black Rapids Training Site in Alaska and the Army Mountain Warfare School in Vermont offer the basic military mountaineering course. I like both missions and feel like i would excel in both places. 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