Content_paragraphs:  In line with the Action for Peacekeeping commitments, MONUSCO focused on 
  
  ensuring a high level of performance of its uniformed components, while at the same 
  
  time taking steps to enhance force protection procedures, including in the context of 
  
  the COVID-19 pandemic. Inspections of military units, which were suspended owing 
  
  to the pandemic, resumed on 14 September. Four units were inspected, including three 
  
  in the Intervention Brigade and one in Central Sector. Two units were assessed as 
  
  satisfactory and two assessments have not been approved yet. In accordance with the 
  
  new inspection standard operating procedure, several critical indicators have been 
  
  included in the inspections aimed at measuring the impact of unit operations in their 
  
  relevant area of responsibility, including defence plans, patrolling, protection of 
  
  civilian plans and activities, convoy escorts, mortar drills and communications. A new 
  
  matrix system was developed for monitoring recommendations and actions to be 
  
  implemented at the unit, sector headquarters and force headquarters levels. In 
  
  addition, the integration of female engagement teams in major units has contributed 
  
  to an improvement in the performance of the force, especially in the areas of civilian-
  
  military cooperation and medical services. Women represent 4.1 per cent of the 
  
  Mission’s total contingent strength. The tempo of operations has reached levels 
  
  similar to those prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, with 15,039 patrols conducted by 
  
  the force and the launch of 11 standing combat deployments.  
  
  
  
  S/2020/1150 
   
  
   
  
  20-15795 14/17