United Nations Peacekeeping Missions Military Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit Manual - Second Edition - August 2021

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United Nations Peacekeeping Missions Military Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit Manual (Second Edition, August 2021) provides guidance and recommendations for employing UN Military EOD Unit capabilities and functions in complex, hostile operational environments. It frames evolving UN peacekeeping challenges, including asymmetric threats and improvised explosive device risks, and explains how standardized military manuals support effective unit functioning. The revised manual introduces Tasks, Standards, and Indicators with essential references for associated EOD specialized training materials.

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Pages167

Reading Time7 h 1 min

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Preface

Introduction

List of the UN WG C-IED Member States and NATO COE C-IED participating experts in this manual

United Nations Peacekeeping Missions Military Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit Manual Second Edition August 2021 DEPARTMENT OF PEACE OPERATIONS Produced by: Office of Military Affairs Department of Peace Operations UN Secretariat One UN Plaza, New York, NY 10017 Tel. 917-367-2487 Approved by: Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations/Head of the Department of Peace Operations (DPO) . August 2021. Contact: PDT/OMA/DPO Review date: August 2024 (or as required) Reference number: 2021.11 Printed at the UN, New York © UN 2021. This publication enjoys copyright under Protocol 2 of the Universal Copyright Convention. Nevertheless, governmental authorities or Member States may freely photocopy any part of this publication for exclusive use within their training institutes. However, no portion of this publication may be reproduced for sale or mass publication without the express consent, in writing, of the Office of Military Affairs, UN Department of Peace Operations. Preface We are delighted to present the revised United Nations Peacekeeping Missions Military Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit Manual, an essential reference guide for Member States, commandersand staff deployed in peacekeeping operations and the United Nations Headquarters. Over the past seventy years, UN peacekeeping has evolved significantly in its complexity. Peacekeeping missions are deployed into environments that are increasingly hostile and unstable, where missions are confronting asymmetric conflicts and terrorist threats, including ad hoc military engagements with non-state armed groups over large swaths of territory. Despite these challenges, UN peacekeeping remains an irreplaceable tool for the international community to manage the multitude of complex crises that pose a threat to international peace and security. In order to meet the challenges posed by the complexity and scale of Improvised Explosive Device threats, the Department of Peace Operations; in collaboration with experts from United Nations Member States and the NATO accredited Counter Improvised Explosive Devices Centre of Excellence, have produced this manual to contribute towards successful achievement of the mission’s goals by providing guidance and recommendations on the employment of UN Military EOD Unit capabilities and functions. In the pursuit of peace, the Department of Peace Operations will continue to refine and update this manual ensuring its relevance in the ever-changing operational environment and its coherence with other relevant UN departments. In the spirit of the Secretary-General’s Action for Peacekeeping initiative, we have every expectation that this document, especially with the concerted efforts of its intended readers, will contribute immensely to enhancing our collective performance. In recognition of the work already done, and in anticipation of future improvements, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Member States who chaired, volunteered and devoted their time and savoir-faire, and to OMA for the management of this project. The result is a document that capturesand consolidates the relevant dimensions of UN EOD units into a single, convenient reference. Jean-Pierre Lacroix Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Introduction For several decades, UN peacekeeping operations have evolved significantly in their complexity. The spectrum of multi-dimensional UN peacekeeping operations includes challenging tasks such as helping to restore state authority, protecting civilians and disarming, demobilizing and reintegrating excombatants. Intoday's context, peacekeeping missions are deploying into environments where they can expect to confront asymmetric threats and complex attacks from armed groups over large swaths of territory. Consequently, the capabilities required for successful peacekeeping, demand ever-greater improvement. The day-to-day work of military peac

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Military EOD Unit Manual?

It provides guidance and recommendations on how UN Military EOD Unit capabilities and functions should be employed to help achieve mission goals.

Why was the manual revised in this second edition?

The update addresses the increasing complexity and scale of improvised explosive device threats and adds Tasks, Standards, and Indicators plus references for specialized training materials.

Who is the manual intended for?

It is intended for planners, force generators, Engineers, EOD, Search and Detect Unit Commanders, and C-IED officers in both field missions and UN Headquarters, and it serves as a reference for Member States and Troop Contributing Countries.

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