Guide to Military Operations Other Than War
Author | : Keith E. Bonn |
Publisher | : Stackpole Books |
Total Pages | : 374 |
Release | : 2000 |
ISBN-10 | : 0811729397 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780811729390 |
Rating | : 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Comprehensive reference for military forces and other agencies Peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance, nation assistance, civil agency support The first book to cover on-the-ground functions, such as working with international and interagency task forces; methods of coordination; rules of engagement; checkpoints; civilian population and movement control; evacuating noncombatants; distributing humanitarian aid; operating dislocated civilian camps; providing medical care; conducting cordons and searches; disarming belligerents; confiscating hostile weapons and equipment; conducting negotiations; exchanging prisoners; interacting with the media; and dozens of other military and civil support type operations.