Shortcuts that fill the rolls with unqualified persons will be detrimental
in the long run.
SSR planning should precede, and shape, DDR. DDR needs to be
planned with an awareness of future security constructs, personnel
requirements, and training requirements and opportunities. DDR
should be conducted, wherever possible, on a regional basis. In DDR
plans and programs, the international community and host nation
should emphasize the reintegration of former fighters into society.
Maximize and synchronize DDR communication efforts – through
government offices, the media, advocacy groups, civil society groups,
and public forums. Seek to build and maintain trust for DDR.
Institute external evaluations of SSR and DDR programs, and make this
a matter of practice and standard operating procedure.
Local ownership should be the top priority – ultimately this is where
SSR commitment and sustainability derive. International entities must
support rather than preempt local ownership; build capacity for local
ownership to succeed; involve NGOs and civil society groups; and,
develop and empower national and regional SSR networks.
Legislative/parliamentarian governance and oversight should be
strengthened in step with security sector reforms.
Through wider dissemination of the aforementioned lessons and their inclusion in
planning with host nation partners, significant impacts can be made during the
course of future SSR endeavors.
4. COMMAND POC
Lessons selected by: Mr. David Mosinski, PKSOI Lessons Learned Analyst.
PKSOI reviewer: Mr. Dan French, Chief, Lessons Learned Branch.
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Chief, Operations
COL Randy White
Chief, Lessons Learned Branch
Dan French
Lessons Learned Analyst
David Mosinski
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