Aiming to identify and examine aspects of command and control in contemporary military coalition operations, this report focuses on the issue of interagency and civilian-military coordination in humanitarian and peace operations.
The report explores the composition and traits of the NGO community and identifies positive and negative aspects of the interface between NGOs, U.S. Government agencies and the military in improving their working relationship. It also offers suggestions to enhance communication between communities and foster better coordination, planning, training and use of technology.
The report is based on a 1996 workshop bringing together operators, planners, researchers and analysts, which focused on the interface between NGOs and the U.S. Government, particularly the military, in humanitarian and peace operations.