Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 1/2008: 35-56
Operation EUFOR RD CONGO (Preparation, Planning, and Forming Forces for Operation)Military art
This article covers the EUFOR RD Congo operation preparation phase and provides information on Military Strategic Planning Process, Military Operational Planning, Collaborative Planning, EU OHQ Potsdam activation and Force Generation Process. It describes planning period to highlight a pivotal role of training and education. Operation EUFOR RD CONGO was the EU second military intervention in the RDC, following Operation Artemis in 2003. The EUFOR RD CONGO mission was to support MONUC during running election process, in accordance with the UN Security Council Resolution 1671, authorizing the temporary deployment of an EU force in the RDC. The views expressed in this assessment are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of EU Military Structure or the Czech MoD. All information and data for this paper were drawn from unclassified sources.
Keywords: european union,operational planning,un,strategic management,battle group,congo,international forces
Published: March 15, 2008 Show citation
