Military Review English Edition January-February 2015

WINNING TRUST Social Physical Conducting partnered activities Sharing experiences Having partners lead activities Colocating or living with partners Meeting basic needs (security, food and water assistance, economic aid, medical support) Maintaining unobtrusive security posture but balancing it with the need for personal protection Sharing risk Social Communication Opening lines of communication Using interpreters as cultural advisors Using the native language Sharing intelligence and information Having regular meetings Asking questions Listening Handling requests Holding conferences Negotiating agreements Social Providing security Participating in sports or physical exercise together Assisting vulnerable populations Supporting development projects Training together Setting conditions for sustainable jobs Shopping at local markets Conducting discovery actions Keeping promises Providing answers Acting as an intermediary Planning together Identifying problems Solving problems Engaging continually Having follow-up discussions Seeking an understanding of local conditions Relationship Sharing food or drink Building rapport Getting to know partners personally Having positive social interactions Overcoming significant challenges together Showing respect Building camaraderie Understanding personalities Reinforcing existing institutions Displaying patience Making amends Interacting as peers Allowing partners to demonstrate their skills and expertise Learning from partners Coping with politics Enabling local governance Figure 2. Examples of Confidence-Building Measures MILITARY REVIEW January-February 2015 87

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