By what process are soldiers transferred to peacekeeping or disaster relief forces such as the UN?
Aug 24, 2010
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I’m aware these roles are performed by troops from many different nations, but mainly in terms of the British Army, and especially in terms of soldiers specialising in engineering roles: How are they transferred to peace keeping or disaster relief missions? Do they request it or are they selected? What roles do they usually perform during and after conflicts, earthquakes, floods etc. And finally how long can these transfers last?
i know i mentioned the UN, but i didn’t meant to limit it to that, it was more an Engineers specific question, what roles they play and whether they can volunteer
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redleg on August 24, 2010 at 1:21 am
The UN devises a plan for a relief or peacekeeping operation and ask member nations to provide support….each member nation commits an "X" amount of troops and resources to support the operation….and that countries military tasks available units to support their countries commitment…simple as that…
Engineers can do a variety of things like building/repairing roads. delivering supplies, search and rescue, constructing shelters, removing debris, providing electricity, etc…
The UN, and most relief agencies, don;t have their own forces…they are the coordinators. You can;volunteer to deploy with a non existent force unless your country provides forces for you to go with….