holders throughout their area of operations – to set a tone of cooperation and
promote synergy of efforts where possible.
2. U.S. military teams engaged in civil-military operations / humanitarian
assistance should endeavor to maintain direct communication with the HN/local
stake-holders throughout operations, with an emphasis on transparency – to
preclude false expectations, misunderstandings, or dissatisfaction. Upon
completion of work, or upon departure from the area, teams should provide a
status on all projects to local stakeholders.
3. U.S. military teams engaged in civil-military operations / humanitarian
assistance should endeavor to partner with HN security forces where feasible –
to promote HN participation and ownership in projects, as well as to build civilian
trust in their military. Furthermore, partnering with HN security forces on
projects may allow them to gain/improve knowledge on certain tasks or skills.
4. School reconstruction/rehabilitation projects should be considered during U.S.
military planning of civil-military operations / humanitarian assistance missions –
as a course of action (or component thereof) to help restore normalcy to conflictaffected communities.
Implication.
If direct, transparent communication with local stakeholders is not emphasized
during civil-military operations from start to finish, then local communities may
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