group 3: one mission two languages – coordination & communication gaps between military and...
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Group 3:
One Mission Two Languages – Coordination & Communication Gaps
between Military and CSOs
Q1. Are there similarities of militaries’ and CSOs’ management process?
• both conduct some type of need assessment.• Hierarchy/structure on decision making process.• Complexity of SOP. • Finding possible/suitable capability.• Cooperation with local authorities.• Funding • Clarification of each organization.• Independent decision making process during different stage ( during disaster and during normal time)• Established protocol.
Q2. Do you have personal experience with joint missions of military and CSO? (collaboration rather than joint mission)
• In a conflict situation in certain location, the security can be an issue for CSOs • During natural disaster, military play a crucial role in mobilization and logistics . • It is difficult to get the message to the higher military officer.• In a conflict situation in certain location, assistance given to both parties can be difficult.• There might be a common goal, but not necessary to be the same vision and mindset.
Q3. Do you share information with military and CSO on regular basis?
• In conflict area, information on timing, security, effect of the victims in the area information are shared.• The information sharing is done in order to avoid duplication.• Context analysis. • Establishing of regular contacts.•NGOs do share information in term of their profiles and what they do in order to enhance confidence building and transparency. • There are differences in structure, organization, legitimacy etc.
Q4. Is the ASEAN community in need of military/CSO coordination & communication center?
• It is suitable to have one where it helps with coordination in the region.• Joint decision making exercise between military and CSOs.• Determining the CSOs is important• Who should lead the center? a center, an adhoc, permanent standing ? Should it be board? What is the function of the center?• Education Center.• Regional response or national response? • With foreign militaries response.