Perspectives on Civil-Military Cooperation in International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance

1. Perspectives on Civil-Military Cooperation in International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance TIEMS Conference Orlando, Florida May 17, 2000

2. Panel Participants • Nancy Mock, Dr. P.H. • William Lyerly, Jr. • Colonel Michael Hess • Lt. Col. Mike Smith • Melinda Hofstetter

3. Issues • Escalating bi-lateralism in international response • Cultural differences among organizational actors • Humanitarian principles and neutrality • Limits to military participation? • Multiple agendas

4. Centers of Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance for Civil-Military Collaboration

5. COEs foster…. Education and training leading to recognized certification Scholarly research to support operational readiness Coordinated information sharing

6. Background • Increased involvement of US military in peace keeping, disaster management and humanitarian assistance • Concept of Center of Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance to promote civil-military collaboration was developed by Dr. Frederick Burkle, University of Hawaii • Congress funded the COE in support of the US Pacific Command (PACOM)

7. Background (cont’d) • Organizational structure: multi-organizational • Director was university-based • Physical location is Tripler AMC

8. Traditional Vertical Organizations Centers of ExcellenceFacilitate collaboration through: Integrated education and training Integrated operational-level research Optimizes information-sharing and technologies Protects autonomy of operational-level agencies

9. US Military Learning Institutions Pacific Command (PACOM) Host Country Armed Forces University of Hawaii (UH) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Governmental Agencies Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute United Nations Agencies Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences Naval Post Graduate School ICRC International Organizations Red Cross Movement Army War College Non- Governmental Organizations International Rescue Committee Indonesia Armed Forces Center of Excellence (COE) Pacific Regional Medical Command (PRMC) Harvard Research Institutions State Department MacFarlane Burnet Centre Johns Hopkins Energy Department Ministries of Health Lester Pearson Peacekeeping Institute

11. Background • In 1999, the Center for Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance was congressionally funded to support the US Southern Command • Joint program between the University of South Florida’s School of Public Health and Tulane University • University based • Managed by Co-Directors • Policy set by Board of Governors

13. The Centers’ Mission To facilitate civil-military operations and cooperation through: Integrated education & training Collaborative research Information management Operational readiness

14. Core Competencies Fostering civil-military collaboration: Building trusting partnerships Education and training Information technology Operations research

15. Technology Tools

16. Libraries • Human Sustainable Development Library • This full text, searchable and distributable development library is available on CD-ROM. • The HSDL CD-ROM is a quality prototype of a superb and readily accessible knowledge tool available for all. • This project is executed in coordination with Global Help Projects (www.oneworld.org/globalprojects/humcdrom) and continues to distribute low cost bibliographic material on CD-ROM, and via the web. http://www.humanitylibrarires.net

17. Other Libraries • Food and Nutrition Library • Medical and Health Library • World Environmental Library

18. CDMHA Humanitarian Assistance Database

20. Country Search By clicking on any country on this map, you can get a listing of contacts and documents related to that country.

21. Document Editor

22. Technology Assisted Learning Modules (TALM) • TALM toolkit for developing online courses, includes freeware software: • E-Class (our in house software) and tutorials • Image editors • Video editors • Sound Editors • Has been used successfully by professors and leaders with no previous technical background • Examples in many different domainsand settings View E-ClassExamples

23. Value-added to traditional tools • Interactive CD/ROM based on PAHO training manuals in health aspects of disaster management • Integration of information management user interfaces and training: SUMA

24. Education and Training

25. Knowledge Base Skills Base Intervention Phases Prevention Preparedness Mitigation Response Recovery Disasters Disaster Cycle Underdevelopment Framework X

26. Curriculum Framework • Knowledge Base • hazards, population characteristics, population effects, intervention components, policy and organizational environment • Skills Base • Program management, information management, personal health and safety management • Intervention phases and the disaster life cycle • prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery

27. Training And Curriculum Development & Distance Learning Review of Current Major Course Content Software development for rapid courseware creation: E-Class trainer Joint Masters and PhD potential for active duty personnel Disaster University Project

28. The Integrated Regional Humanitarian Assistance and Natural Disasters Program • INTERHANDS • Is similar to the Center of Excellence CHART course. It is an introductory five-day program designed to provide military and civilian members with basic information about disaster management and related issues with case studies focusing on Latin American and Caribbean area of operations. Developed by CDMHA with direct input by USSOUTHCOM staff.

29. Other training • Support to PAHO for the development of CDROM courseware on health management of disasters in LAC • Provision of training support to regional institutions in the area of GIS

30. Applied Research

31. Research Management Process for Intramural and Extramural Research Activities • As part of the small grants competitive research program a research management process is being set up and modeled after National Science Foundation process

32. Illustrative Research • Epidemic forecasting for the development of early warning systems in the LAC region • The role of the for-profit private sector in prevention, mitigation, response and recovery • Composite materials development for wind resistant structures • Evaluation of determinants and consequences of stress among military personnel involved in disaster management work • Risk of helminth infections in military and civilian relief workers • Role of women in determining household health in post-disaster environments • Risk of STD’s in shelters and camps

33. Private Sector Initiative • Revival of OFDA Private Sector Committee (Oliver Davidson) • Post-Mitch private company survey in Nicaragua • Endorsement of private sector companies • Products expected include: • Database • Inventory and disaster readiness format • Working group formulated (Private sector advisory committee) • Joint training materials development • American Chambers of Commerce training seminars

34. Issues, Challenges and Observations

35. Structural issues and challenges • Commonalities and differences in needs of the CINCdoms • Sustainability of COE’s and financing • Perceived incompatibility of missions and corporate cultures between the civilian and military organizations

36. Observations • Bi-lateralism and the increased competition among organizational actors has had some positive effects on DR/HA • Nature of military involvement in DR/HA is highly dependent on the personality and agenda of the CINC • COE’s can enhance civil-military cooperation and collaboration, especially in light of high personnel turnover and the need for numerous bridges to the civilian world

37. In summary, the Centers of Excellence... “Link to and from the CINC” Fulfills both civilian and military disaster management needs Breaks down barriers to communication Clearing house for information sharing Window into difficult relationships Responder, educator, assessor, researcher