Civil-military cooperation in peace operations
Subtitle: the case of Kosovo
By: Thomas R. Mockaitis.
Contributors: Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute.
Publisher: Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College
Published: 2004
Place of publication: [Carlisle Barracks, PA]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 38
ISBN-13: 9781584871682
Subjects: Civil-military relations.; Humanitarian assistance, American -- Serbia -- Kosovo.; Peace-building.; United States -- Foreign relations -- Serbia -- Kosovo.; Kosovo (Serbia) -- Foreign relations -- United States.
Description: The humanitarian intervention in Kosovo provides an excellent case study of civil-military cooperation (CIMIC) in peace operations. The intervention required 40,000 heavily armed combat troops from NATO and Partnership for Peace countries to provide security and coordinate relief efforts with the UN, the OSCE, and over 500 humanitarian organizations. CIMIC provided the mechanism for such cooperation and support. Like any concept employed in coalition warfare, CIMIC varied widely in the quality of its application. This study examines the effectiveness of CIMIC within each brigade area and throughout the province as a whole. It identifies best practices and common mistakes to derive lessons that might inform the conduct of future missions, such as those currently underway in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Notes: "October 2004."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 36-38).

Electronic version also available on the SSI website.