els of an occupied territory. The logical first step (and
this is a potentially large academic research project)
is to understand what is necessary to provide the required governance in such a scenario. What are the
tasks to be performed, and the sorts of skills required
to do the tasks? How many people, and what and how
much equipment, might be necessary? This Military
Governance Requirements Research Project should be
the precursor to the further development of doctrine,
organization, training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel, and facilities (DOTMLPF) relating
to 38Gs.
Every country is different, but all countries have
similar characteristics. For instance, governments tend
to be organized in hierarchical structures. Most nations have a tiered governance structure (usually district, provincial, and national) with minor variations
(e.g., city, town or village, consolidated metropolitan
level). There may also be tribal and other traditional
governance structures, which may have an overlay of
more formal structures with which they sometimes
cooperate and sometimes compete.
It ought to be possible to analyze the governmental
structures in several countries which might be conflict
risks because of their locations, political and/or economic conditions. What sort of governance services
do they currently provide? What are their systems for
administration? How are they funded? How are their
officials selected? What are the processes by which
they interact with their populaces? What are the problems, such as corruption, discrimination, favoritism,
lack of resources, or lack of authority, with which they
must cope?
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