United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali

(MINUSMA)

Statement of Unit Requirements for the Mechanized Infantry Company-Quick

Reaction Force (250)

Department of Peace Operations

Office of Military Affairs

Approved by

Lieutenant General Carlos H. Loitey

Military Adviser
Department of Peace Operations

17 June 2020

Review Date : As required.

Drafted by : Military Planning Service

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This Statement of Unit Requirements (SUR) details the employment concept, capabilities,
standards, and tasks for the Quick Reaction Force (QRF) Company to be deployed to MINUSMA.
It supplements or supersedes the guidance provided in the United Nations Military Infantry
Battalion Manual. It should be read in conjunction with the military concept of operations
(CONOPS) and any future revisions which may detail additional or more specific requirements.
Any future changes in operational requirements, Troop Contributing Country (TCC) Guidelines or
the Contingent-Owned Equipment (COE) Manual that change the capabilities or standards required,
will be reflected as either an update or addendum to the SUR and may require a review of the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the TCC.
The SUR describes the personnel, major equipment and self-sustainment requirements for the unit
and will form the basis for the MOU. Variations proposed by the TCC may be considered against
the ability of the TCC to provide the defined operational capabilities to the standards detailed. Any
agreed operationally acceptable variations from the requirements of the SUR will be recorded and
filed with this document and the MOU. If any discrepancy or disagreement in the interpretation of
this document arises among the concerned parties, the interpretation by the Office of Military
Affairs of the Department of Peace Operations (and the Uniformed Capabilities Support Division of
the Department of Operational Support for the logistics elements) will take precedence.

References:
A. UN Security Council Resolutions 2100(2013), 2164(2014), 2227(2015), 2295(2016),
2364(2017), 2423(2018) and 2480(2019).
B. Mission Concept for MINUSMA, August 2019.
C. Rules of Engagement (ROE) for military component MINUSMA, March 2017.
D. MINUSMA Military Strategic Concept of Operations (CONOPS), dated 21 June 2013.
E. MINUSMA Military Capability Study report, dated 31 December 2018.
F. Medical Support Manual for UN Field Missions, 2015.
G. The United Nations Infantry Battalion Manual, January 2020.
H. Generic Guidelines for Troop Contributing Countries deploying military units to the United
Nations Peacekeeping Missions, 2008.
I. Manual on Policies and Procedures Concerning the Reimbursement and Control of Contingent-
Owned Equipment of Troop/Police Contributors Participating in Peacekeeping Missions (COE
Manual), 2017.
J. Authority, Command and Control in UN Peacekeeping Operations, dated 25 October 2019.
K. Technical Review Report, October 2017.
L. United Nations Manual on Ammunition Management, January 2020.
M. United Nations Policy on Weapon and Ammunition Management, January 2019.
N. United Nations Peacekeeping Missions Military EOD Unit Manual, September 2017.
O. United Nations Peacekeeping Missions IEDD Standard Manual, May 2018.
P. United Nations Policy on CASEVAC/MEDEVAC, March 2018.

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Overview:

Strength Outline Unit Structure Deployment Remarks

• One HQ Sector North / East and
• Five QRF Platoons as required
250 • One Logistics Support Platoon
• One Combat Support Platoon

1. BACKGROUND.

a. Mandate. Security Council Resolution 2480 (2019) renewed the MINUSMA

mandate until 30 June 2020. The Mission’s mandate is to support implementation of the
Peace Agreement, through effective restoration of state authority and rule of law throughout
the territory including redeployment of the reformed and reconstituted Malian Defense and
Security Forces (MDSF) in the North of Mali with a second priority in the center of Mali, to
support the restoration of State authority in the Centre, including support to redeploy the
MDSF to the Centre, protect civilians including against asymmetric threats and create a
secure environment for the civilian-led delivery of humanitarian assistance.

b. Mission Concept. The Mission’s concept is to support a sustainable, credible and

inclusive peace process by good offices, mediation and reconciliation, support for the
restoration of state authority and the rule of law in central and northern Mali, including the
redeployment of inclusive and reformed Malian Defense and Security institutions,
respecting human rights principles and support for stabilization focused on the protection of
civilians, including promotion and protection of human rights and support for humanitarian
and developmental assistance; and creating an improved security environment.

c. Concept of Operations. MINUSMA established its Force Headquarters (FHQ) in

Bamako with four sectors and corresponding sector HQs (SHQs). The MINUSMA military
component is to deploy to the main centres of population to provide for the protection of
civilians and prevent the return of armed elements to enable stabilization of the Malian state.
It views the MDSF as its operational centre of gravity and will partner with the MDSF to
effect the stabilization of Mali, and iwill conduct complementary operations with
multilateral partners such as the Force Conjointe-G5 Sahel. Responsiveness will be ensured
by maintaining situational awareness and reacting rapidly by concentrating forces in areas of
potential or ongoing violence. MINUSMA will maintain operational depth, flexibility, and
agility using all available Force units and resources throughout the mission’s area of
operations.

d. Area of Operations (AO). The territorial boundary of Mali defines the AO of the
mission. The unit will be based at a designated MINUSMA Permanent Operational Base
(POB) in one of the three specified Sectors. The Force Commander requires the unit to
deploy beyond the MINUSMA POB perimeter to provide mobile security and show of force
as well as to respond to developing situations or incidents which affect security.

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 e. Environmental Factors. MINUSMA operates under a very challenging
environment, characterized by extreme climate and terrain conditions, a difficult security
situation exacerbated by the presence of armed groups, terrorist and criminal networks, and
their activities, the presence of landmines, improvised explosive devices (IED) and
explosive remnants of war. With regards to climate, we can identify a desert in the North, a
transition zone in the Centre between desert and steppe and further south a transition from
dry to wet savannahs. With regards to Terrain, we can identify three (3) regions: the North
dominated by vast sand seas, rocky deserts and on the North East by high mountainous
areas; the Centre dominated by the Niger Delta, where during the rainy season large areas
are flooded and a Plateau area south of Mopti; and south Savannah up to upward-sloping
sandstone plateaus. The Malian road system is poorly developed and precipitation affects
mobility, particularly in the Centre (along the Niger delta), and the rainy season (which
peaks in August) highly impacts road movement.

f. Threats. Currently, IEDs and indirect fire (IDF) represent the most likely methods
for terrorist armed groups (TAGs) to attack MINUSMA. MINUSMA has suffered heavily
from IED/IDF attacks. IEDs are used to attack MINUSMA operational/logistics convoys on
roads/routes. IDF is used to attack MINUSMA bases. There are instances of MINUSMA
bases being attacked with a combination of IED, IDF and direct fire. IED/IDF threats
seriously hinder the Force’s ability to perform its mandated tasks. The requirement for mine
protected vehicles for carrying troops and dedicated explosive ordnance disposal (EOD)
units remain critically important to the Force. Even with existing mine-protected
maneuvering and EOD capability, MINUSMA’s ability to sustain freedom of movement for
its mandate delivery is challenged.

2. EXECUTION.

a. Unit Employment Concept. The unit is a robust and agile QRF company and is the
Force Commander’s (FC) reserve for operations in all sectors. It remains under the
operational control of the FC. It will be based in Kidal and be capable of conducting
unilateral or joint operations within its capability throughout the MINUSMA AO. This unit
is designed as a mechanized infantry force with a proactive and robust capability to execute
mandated tasks within the rules of engagement (ROE). The unit will conduct operations that
require a high level of mobility, and with a reactive and decisive response. The unit will
primarily be employed as a reinforcing capacity without ruling out the possibility of being a
first responder in any sector to counter imminent threats to civilians. Should it be necessary,
the Force Commander will delegate tactical control of the QRF company to a Sector
Commander. The QRF will deploy by road or by air, depending on the location, the urgency
and the threat. The QRF company will assist other UN forces, providing deterrence and
responding decisively to threats to the population and UN personnel and assets. The unit
must be able to operate by day and night, on very short notice as determined by FC,
throughout the mission AO. The QRF company will usually deploy as self-sustained
platoon-sized entities; however, the whole company may deploy. The QRF must be capable
of deploying and sustaining three of five platoons at one time. Platoons may operate
independently in separate locations or group under a task force. The unit must be organized
to self-deploy and operate out of its POB or temporary operations bases (TOB) for up to

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thirty (30) days while being capable of operations for seven (7) days without external
logistic support. Beyond seven days, the Mission will provide sustainment support for the
unit. However, the temporary deployment period will depend on the situation and available
sustainment support. For the QRF’s operational deployment, FHQ (in conjunction with the
unit) will plan and implement appropriate CASEVAC/MEDEVAC to ensure compliance
with the CASEVAC policy. The unit must be ready to undertake any airmobile operations to
include combat insertion, search and rescue (CSAR), air transportation, and
CASEVAC/MEDEVAC.

b. Capabilities:

(1) Effective 24/7 tactical decision-making procedures and command and control
arrangements.

(2) Conduct tactical day, night and all-weather operations including

preventing/deterring operations.

(3) The unit must also be able to deploy at short notice by foot, road, or by air,
day or night, in hostile environments.

(4) Maintain situational awareness in its AO with the support of the (sector) HQs
and Mission intelligence capabilities;

(5) Conduct joint and interagency operations with other MINUSMA military,
police, and civilian elements and, if required, reinforcing units;

(6) All unit personnel must be certified in basic C-IED awareness and
administering first aid including blast and other injuries;

(7) Capable to integrate and coordinate with air elements, such as a Medium
Utility Helicopter Unit (MUH), Armed or Attack Helicopters through the Forward
Air Controller (FAC) and/or Air Liaison Officer (ALO);

(8) Conduct training and rehearsals on all POB/TOB security contingency plans
(CONPLANs) in order to retain capabilities and readiness, including the live fire of
individual weapons and, where practicable, support weapons;

(9) Capable of conducting long-range, long-duration and sustained patrolling and

operations;

(10) Operate in remote areas, be trained in deployment by air, tactical vehicle

operations and observe and adjust indirect fire. It is recommended that the Company
include as many French-speaking members as possible. Arabic and Bambara
speakers are also desired;

(11) Establish liaison with other units within the base and neighbouring units,
including BARKHANE, Malian Defense and Security Forces and the G5 Sahel Joint

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 Force.

(12) Be prepared to conduct airmobile operations and establish helicopter landing

sites (HLS) for logistics resupply in remote areas

c. Tasks.

(1) Conduct short duration area control and security operations, including
securing lines of communication (including the main supply routes);

(2) Be prepared to treat and evacuate casualties;

(3) Conduct a convoy and/or escort operation to safely escort personnel or

supplies (including non-military);

(4) Establish and maintain permanent or/and temporary check points in support
of operations;

(5) Conduct Cordon and Search (C&S) operations;

(6) Establish and maintain Observation Posts (OPs);

(7) Establish and maintain a TOB and/or a POB as a secure location from which
to accomplish operational goals and tactical objectives;

(8) Conduct of relief-in-place operations for all or part of a unit.

(9) Be prepared to support or conduct civil disturbance operations;

(10) Conduct Reinforcement operations.;

(11) Be prepared to execute withdrawal operations;

(12) Be prepared to conduct extraction operations;

(13) Be prepared to conduct offensive operations;

(14) Conduct/support POC operations;

(15) Provide security to critical infrastructure/installations and assets;

(16) Conduct airlift operations, including safe loading/unloading procedures;

(17) Be prepared to direct attack helicopter and indirect fire.

d. Unit Organization (see annex A). The unit consists of 250 personnel with a
Company HQ (12), five QRF platoons (31), one combat support platoon (46), and one
logistics support platoon (37):

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 (1) Company HQ. The unit will include a one-unit HQ (12 troops) to provide a
headquarters and command and control. It will also conduct information and
intelligence sharing, operations oversight and plans, communications and training.
The HQ will be able to deploy and sustain a temporary tactical command post
(TAC), by road or air, for the duration of the operation.

(2) QRF Platoons. QRF platoons with a total of at least fifteen mine-protected
wheeled APCs, three armoured command posts, and three armoured recovery
vehicles for conducting independent operations by three QRF platoons at the same
time. The platoons can be temporarily deployed in TOBs as described in paragraph
2a above.

(3) Combat Support Platoon. The Combat Support Platoon includes one HQ
element, one sniper section, one 60mm mortar section, one crew-served machine gun
section (over 10mm), one forward air controller, and one engineer section with
embedded EOD elements with three APCs. The combat support platoon is to be able
to provide combat support to three QRF platoons simultaneously, deployed at a time
independently or under a task force.

(4) Logistics Support Platoon. The Logistics Support Platoon is composed of one
HQ element, a logistics section, a Level 1 medical facility, a maintenance and
transport section, and signal elements. The logistic support platoon is to be able to
provide logistic support to three QRF platoons simultaneously, deployed at a time
independently or under a task force. The company must be able to sustain its
personnel and equipment throughout the deployment.

e. Major Equipment Requirements. See Annex B.

(1) Weapon systems will include:

(a) Sniper Weapons. Sniper rifles (anti-personnel and material) are

included in the combat support platoon to support three QRF platoons at a
time.

(b) Anti-tank Weapons. Adequate anti-tank weapons per maneuver

squad to provide stand-off capability against motorized TAGs. Minimum
two per Infantry platoon.

(c) Crew-Served Machine Guns. Command post and all infantry carrier
mine protected vehicles/APCs will be fitted with a heavy machine gun. In
addition, two crew-served machine guns (above 10 mm) should be with each
Infantry platoon.

(d) Mortars. Adequate light mortar support (60 mm) enabling a maximum
of three QRF platoons to be supported by a minimum of one
60 mm mortar capable of firing illumination rounds.

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 (e) Ammunition. The QRF company must have sufficient ammunition
to support sustained operations in a desert environment and to ensure
adequate support per Reference L.

(2) Vehicles include:

(a) Armoured Personnel Carriers (wheeled).

- 18 wheeled, mine protected APCs (all must be mine-protected type

APCs) with mounted machine guns, fitted for radio to provide 3
APCs per QRF platoon and 3 APCs for the combat support platoon.

- Three armoured ambulances: three out of five QRF platoons may

be deployed at the same time independently.

- One armoured command post for the Company HQ TAC command

post.

- Three armoured recovery APCs to support three QRF platoons.

(b) 4x4 Vehicles. 4x4 trucks for operation and logistic support
arrangements. Military pattern 4x4 automobiles with communication systems
are desirable.

(3) UAS. Each QRF platoon must have a portable micro UAS system for
surveillance and situational awareness that can be used to provide warning of
ambush, support dangerous passages, etc. The camera will relay critical real-time
video back to the operator. The requirement is for Class I UAS, to be reimbursable
as major equipment at the rate listed in chapter 8, Annex A, as per the COE Manual
2017:

(a) Complete UAV systems and ground control stations (with spare
parts);
(b) A range of at least 6.2 miles (10.0 km);
(c) Endurance of approximately 60–90 min;
(d) Weight up to 4.5 lb (2kg);
(e) To be launched/recovered at company level during patrols/escorts;
(f) The sensor is real-time video/picture;
(g) Maximum altitude is 200 feet above ground level (AGL).

(4) EOD Requirements. The unit must be equipped with thirteen complete sets
of vehicle portable Electronic Counter Measure (ECM) against RCIED with
operators capable of inhibiting the frequencies used to detonate RCIED in Mali (may
range between 20 MHz and 3 GHz). The FHQ will provide the threat frequency list
to the TCC, and the TCC shall ensure the permanent operational readiness of the

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 CREW systems. The unit is highly encouraged to deploy a small EOD team within
the existing strength of the engineering platoon of Support Company. Engineer
platoon soldiers will have dual-hatted responsibilities, performing the EOD
duties/responsibilities apart from other minor engineering tasks. The IEDD
personnel must be qualified in line with References N and O, the UN military EOD
Unit Manual (i.e., through documented training received and standards achieved,
issued by the authorized EOD training establishment), namely:

(a) One experienced IEDD operator with an IEDD qualification

(recommended as also a CMD Level 3 operator); certified IMAS 09.30 EOD
level 3; have suitable knowledge, skill, competency and associated
experience.

(b) One assistant who is Level 2 IEDD qualified and a searcher; certified
IMAS 09.30 EOD Level 2 and trained to operate by MINUSMA Search and
Detect (S & D) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
(c) Two assistants who are IEDD qualified and equipment maintenance
specialists; certified IMAS 09.30 EOD Level 2, have completed an IEDD
assistant’s course; and are able to operate CREW.
(d) Two route clearance searchers who are combat engineers, certified
IMAS 09.30 EOD level 1/2 and trained to operate by MINUSMA Search and
Detect (S & D) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP); and are able to operate
CREW.
f. Training. Individual and collective training will be conducted and assessed for all
components and capabilities, to the standards specified in the United Nations Infantry
Battalion Manual (UNIBAM). Training will also be conducted on the rules of engagement
to ensure full understanding and compliance, including on freedom of action and limitations.

g. Evaluation. The unit will be evaluated in accordance with Standing Operating

Procedures (SOP) on the Force Commander Evaluation of Subordinate Military Entities in
Peacekeeping Operations after deployment, per the schedule issued by Force Headquarters.

3. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS.

a. Administration and Discipline. Administration and discipline are a national

responsibility. To support this responsibility, all military personnel will undergo UN-
required vetting including; certification by the member state that the individual has been
trained by to be fully aware of what constitutes sexual exploitation and abuse, and the
importance of upholding the zero-tolerance policy. This certification must be made with the
understanding that no individual with a record of sexual exploitation and abuse or a human
rights violation will be allowed to serve the UN in any capacity. Member States are
responsible for the repatriation, at their own expense, of any person found not to have met
the Member State-provided certification.

b. National Investigation Officers (NIO). Member states are required to provide NIO
to investigate alleged misconduct by contingent members. The number required for this unit

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 is one and details are at Annex D. This detail must be confirmed during MOU negotiations.
Appointment of women to these positions is encouraged.

c. Ammunition Technical Officer (ATO). In the field missions, regular ammunition

surveillance is the responsibility of TCC. It requires the deployment of at least one ATO or a
technical expert with each contingent as part of the troop strength.

d. Language. The language used in the Mission is English. Operational radio

communications above unit level will also be in English. Nevertheless, most MINUSMA
infantry battalions are Francophone. Some Company and platoon personnel should speak
French to facilitate coordination on the ground with supported units and communicate with
the local population.

e. Verification and Control. Major equipment and self-sustainment standards are

defined to ensure that deployed operational capabilities meet mandated task requirements. In
line with General Assembly decisions, verification and control procedures have been
established to ensure that the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between
the United Nations and the troop/police contributor are met by both parties at the outset and
throughout the period the MOU is in effect. These standards are addressed in greater detail
in Chapter 3 of Reference I. Equipment and self-sustainment performance standards will be
checked and certified by a UN team both prior to a Unit’s deployment to the mission area
and periodically during the Unit’s deployment to the Mission.

4. LOGISTICS.

a. Self-sustainment. Arrangements for logistic support are found in COE manual 2017.
The unit must be adequately equipped and self-sustained for, but not limited to, the areas
detailed in Annex C, with integral support and maintenance elements, for operations in
permanent and temporary deployment locations. A full description of the requirements and
standards for all self-sustainment categories are contained in Chapter 3, Annex B of COE
manual 2017. The logistical sustainment and equipment requirements for the contingent will
be checked and certified by a UN team before the contingent’s deployment to the mission
area.

b. The unit must be able to provide logistics support for any permanent or mobile
detachments (OMA to confirm). Beyond self-sustainment, all deployed detachments of this
unit will receive full support from the respective host unit.

c. Additional Requirements.

(1) All equipment must be transportable by C-130 (H/J) aircraft.

(2) All containers, including, but not limited to, general storage, refrigeration,
ammunition, and workshops, are to be no larger than the International Organisation
for Standardization (ISO) standard twenty-foot (20ft) container, with a maximum
loaded weight of 10 metric tonnes.

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 (3) All minor equipment, spare parts, and consumables are supplied by the TCC
under a wet lease arrangement.

(4) All vehicles, plants, and equipment will be subject to inspection and payload
confirmation testing by UN officials prior to deployment from home country
locations to ensure mission compatibility and operability.

(5) Diesel is the only type of ground fuel available in the Mission area; therefore,
the unit must deploy only diesel-fueled vehicles, equipment, and machines except for
unmanned aerial vehicles.

(6) The TCC is required to provide electrical generation of 3 KVA per person per
day. Malian domestic electricity, when operating, is 220 volts.

(7) Tentage and field ablution facilities for short-term deployments (up to 30
days) are provided by the TCC. Details are found in Annex C.

(8) The mission will provide the required SATCOM and ICOM to enable
strategic communication with the Mission/Force/Sector HQ, as required.

(9) The UN attempts to provide waste and sewage removal services through local
contractors. However, due to the uncertainty and unreliability of such contractors,
waste removal services frequently break down causing health and hygiene risks for
the troops. Contingents must bring at least one sewage truck per base camp with
trained service personnel (within the given ceiling) to operate the equipment
(quantity to be determined during MOU negotiations).

(10) Ammunition. Unit ammunition must meet the requirements set out in the
Ammunition Management Manual. The level for this mission is set at References L
and M. TCCs are to provide an ammunition list with details including batch number,
quantity, date of manufacture and the shelf life as provided by the manufacturer. The
ammunition being deployed must have at least 50% of its shelf life remaining on the
expected date of deployment.

(11) Environmentally Sustainable Equipment. The TCC is encouraged to deploy

equipment which supports efforts to reduce the environmental footprint of its
operations including more energy efficient generators, renewable energy power
generation and environmental enhancements to accommodate and conduct
themselves in an environmentally conscious manner, as stated in the COE Manual.
The Unit is expected to comply with mission site energy plans and fuel management
policies where these are in place.

5. COMMAND AND CONTROL.

a. UN military units and personnel are under the Operational Control (OPCON) of the
Force Commander/Head of Mission. The Force Commander will deploy units as
operationally required and designate command and control status in accordance with United
Nations Policy “Authority, Command and Control in UN Peacekeeping Operations”.

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 b. The contributing Member State retains administrative control (ADMINCON) over
non-operational administrative issues for deployed uniformed contingent personnel and
units. ADMINCON over uniformed contingents and units is exercised by a senior national
officer of a TCC deployed within a mission area. This authority is limited to administrative
matters such as personnel management, supply and services and must not adversely
influence the management and conduct of United Nations operations within the mission
area. Military personnel assigned to serve under UN OPCON shall not act on national
caveats, direction or instructions that result in actions contrary to UN policies, non-
compliance with any orders or instructions, or adversely affect implementation of the
mission's mandate.

Annexes:

A. Unit organization.
B. Major equipment requirements.
C. Self-sustainment requirements.
D. Guidelines for NIOs.

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 Annex A

QUICK REACTION FORCE (QRF) COMPANY ORGANIZATION

Total strength: 250

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Annex B

MAJOR EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

Category Sub-category Description Qty. Remarks

ARMAMENTS ARMAMENTS SNIPER RIFLE (SWS KIT) Combat support

3
(UP TO 10MM) platoon
SNIPER RIFLE (SWS KIT)
Combat support
ANTI-MATERIEL RIFLE 3
platoon
(UP TO 15MM)
CREW SERVED
MACHINE GUNS (UP TO 15 3x QRF platoon
10MM)
CREW SERVED
Combat support
MACHINE GUNS (11 TO 3
platoon
15MM)
ANTI-TANK GRENADE
LAUNCHER (40 MM) 10 2 x QRF platoon
(SET OF 2)
Combat support
MORTARS (UP TO
3 platoon
60MM)
ACCOMMODAT- ACCOMMODATION ABLUTION FACILITIES Ablutions for
ION EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT (UP TO 50 PERSONS) temporary deployment
2
should be portable,
easily transportable
TENTS FOR
DEPLOYABLE SQUAD 9 For 3 QRF platoons
(UP TO 10 PERSONS)
AMMUNITION
MAGAZINE (STORAGE) 1
CONTAINERS
WORKSHOP
1
CONTAINER
OTHER CONTAINERS 6

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VEHICLES COMBAT VEHICLES APC WHEELED All APCs must be

1
COMMAND POST mine protected type;
capable of
withstanding
protection from at
least 10 kg (explosive
mass) device
APC WHEELED pressure-activated
INFANTRY CARRIER - under any wheel or
18
ARMED (3x per Infantry track location or
Platoon) under centre and
include integral
electronic
countermeasures
(ECM)/Counter
Radio-Controlled
Electronic Warfare
APC-TRACKED (CREW) systems
3 capable to be
AMBULANCE RESCUE
programmed for
frequency ranges
between 20 MHz and
3 GHz. The FHQ will
provide the threat
frequency list to the
TCC and the TCC
shall ensure the
permanent operational
APC WHEELED readiness of the
3
RECOVERY CREW systems.
Contributor must
provide ECM load set
and testing apparatus.
and deployed with a
heavy crew-served
machine gun with day
and night sight;
SUPPORT VEHICLES JEEP (4X4) WITH 2 All vehicles with
(MILITARY MILITARY RADIO military radio.
PATTERN) TRUCK MAINTENANCE All vehicles with
MEDIUM 3 military radio.
TRUCK, TANKER (UP TO All vehicles with
3
5,000 LITRES) military radio.
TRUCK, UTILITY/CARGO All vehicles with
7
(UNDER 1.5 TONS) military radio
TRUCK UTILITY/CARGO All vehicles with
3
(1.5 TO 2.4 TON) military radio.
TRUCK WATER (UP TO All vehicles with
3
5,000 LITRES) military radio.

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AMBULANCE 1 1 With military radio

LOGISTICS LOGISTICS FUEL STORAGE, 5,001 Ideally bladder; to be
EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT TO 10,000 LITRES 1 confirmed during
MoU negotiation.
WATER STORAGE, 5,000 A combination of hard
- 7,000 LTR 3 and soft water storage
equipment for ease of
WATER STORAGE, 7,001 surface transportation
- 10,000 LTR 2
is recommended.
MATERIAL
FORKLIFT ROUGH
HANDLING 1
TERRAIN (UP TO 5 TONS)
EQUIPMENT
ENGINEERING ENGINEERING WATER TREATMENT
EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT PLANT, UP TO 2,000 LPH, 1
STORAGE UP TO 5,000
WATER PUMP Small and portable to
ensure the temporary
deployment of a
platoon/company
level; to be confirmed
2
during MoU
negotiation.

TRAILERS WATER TRAILER (2,000 2

TO 7,000 LITRES)
COMPRESSOR TRAILER 1
TRAILER, FLOODLIGHT 4
SET WITH GENERATORS
(4 lights, 9 m pole, 7 KW
Generator)
ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL - GENERATOR Small and portable to
GENERATORS - STATIONARY AND 2 support platoon
STATIONERY AND MOBILE 41-50 KVA temporary
MOBILE GENERATOR deployment;
STATIONARY AND 4 To be confirmed
MOBILE 51-75 KVA (nature and number)
Generator 76KVA to during MoU
2
100KVA negotiation; Total
GENERATOR capacity required is
STATIONARY AND 2 250 x 5KVA =
MOBILE 76-100 KVA 1250KVA.

1 All ambulances must be manned by Nurses/Paramedics with valid certification in pre-hospital trauma life support
(PHTLS) and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS). They should also be equipped with the necessary medical
equipment, kits, and relevant life support drugs (including oxygen) as provided in the current the COE Manual.

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GENERATOR 3 x generators can be

STATIONARY AND easily portable, 1 for
MOBILE 151KVA to each platoon of 41-
200KVA 50KVA. The rest are
to be above 150KVA
for better
synchronization
2 (Engineering
requirement).

LOGISTICS RIOT CONTROL FULL KIT SET (WITH

3
EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT - GAS MASK) (SET OF 10)
PLATOON TEARGAS LAUNCHER 1
EQUIPMENT (SET OF 4)
LOUDSPEAKERS (SET 1
OF 3)
SIGNAL PISTOL (SET OF
3
3)
HANDHELD
SEARCHLIGHTS (SET OF 1
6)
HANDHELD METAL
10
DETECTOR (SET OF 6)
TASER (ADVANCED
5
PISTOL) (SET OF 1)
BREACHING TOOLS SET
1
(FOR A UNIT)
RIOT CONTROL
PERSONAL MOUNTED
EQUIPMENT - 3
CAMERAS (SET OF 2)
OTHER RIOT
CONTROL SEARCHLIGHTS AND
2
EQUIPMENT GENERATORS (SET)
POLICE EQUIPMENT TRAFFIC CONES (SET OF
1
30)
UNDER CARRIAGE
INSPECTION MIRRORS 10 2 per QRF platoon.
(SET OF 10)
MOBILE CRASH
5
BARRIERS
OUTDOOR INSPECTION
3
MIRRORS (SET OF 3)
ROAD SPIKE BELT 7
DEMINING DEMINING, EOD MOBILE ECM (JAMMER) 13 A minimum of one

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EQUIPMENT AND IEDD AGAINST REMOTE ECM system per 2

EQUIPMENT ACTIVATED IEDS mine protected APCs;
Mounted on a vehicle,
the system must be
capable of inhibiting
the frequencies used
to detonate RCIEDs
in Mali.
 Light weight,
collapsible mine
detectors;
 Requirement and
types TBC during
MoU negotiations;
(for example:
METAL DETECTORS 6
Vallon, Minelab or
similar);
 Mine Lab and
Equivalent; 2 per
QRF for a maximum
three QRF
operations.
Including all tools
EOD OPERATOR TOOL
2 necessary for CMD
KIT
and IEDD.
HOOK AND LINE To include pulling
1
TOOLKIT FOR EOD lines.
EOD DISRUPTER 1 1 per EOD team.
DEMINING EOD/IEDD
PERSONAL 5
PROTECTION SET
FIRING CABLES (300M) 1
PORTABLE X-RAY
1
SYSTEM FOR EOD
EXPLOSIVE
STORAGE/DETONATOR 2
BOX
IED/POST BLAST
1
INVESTIGATION KIT
MEDICAL AND MEDICAL AND LEVEL 1 HOSPITAL
DENTAL DENTAL 1
EQUIPMENT
OBSERVATION FORCE DAY & NIGHT 8 To integrate with the
EQUIPMENT PROTECTION CAMERAS (SET OF 5) Base Defense
SURVEILLANCE Operations Center’s
EQUIPMENT CCTV network.
INSIDE BASE 5 To integrate with the
SURVEILLANCE DOME Base Defense
CAMERA (360º + Operations Center’s
THERMAL VIEW) CCTV network.

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UNMANNED UNMANNED AERIAL 5 One complete system

AERIAL SYSTEMS SYSTEMS (UP TO 2KG per QRF platoon, one
AND 200 FEET) ground control station
and spare parts; to
enhance force
protection and gather
tactical intelligence at
company level;
requires portable
systems that can be
used in the vicinity of
the camp to provide
warnings of ground
attacks/unusual
movements,
increasing situational
awareness, etc; The
camera will relay
critical real-time
video back to the
operator.
C-UAS System (Special 1 One Complete
case) System; Detection
and interdiction
system in order to
face a UAS threat.
Systems can be used
to counter UAS (RF /
GPS spoofing or
jamming) and disrupt
enemy surveillance
activity. The
operation of this
system must not result
in blue-on-blue
incidents or
disturbances of
friendly operations.

Notes:

1. TCCs are expected to carry ammunition as per References L & M; however, this may be further
discussed during MoU negotiation.
2. TCCs would reinforce existing deployment with added strength and capabilities. Adjustment/
retention/repatriation of equipment as outlined may further be discussed during MoU negotiation.

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Annex C
SELF-SUSTAINMENT REQUIREMENTS

1. The following provides specific guidance regarding the unit’s self-sustainment. Detailed
information is contained in COE Manual 2017, Chapter 3, Annex B. These self-sustainment
requirements will be reviewed 18 months after deployment. This annex is used to determine
reimbursement, not numbers and capability.

Apportionment of Responsibilities

Category Sub Category Services Applicable Remarks

Provided Strength
Accommodation General UN 250 TBD during MoU
negotiation
Catering General TCC 250 See Annex C, 2.
Cleaning General TCC 250 See Annex C, 9.
Communication HF TCC 186 Annex C, 3.
Telephone TCC 250
VHF/UHF - TCC 250
FM
Electrical General TCC 250 This is not the primary
electrical power supply
provided by the
Generators mentioned in
Annex B. See Annex C, 5.
Explosive General UN 250 See Annex C, 7.
Ordnance Disposal
Field Defence General UN 250 See Annex C, 17.
Stores
Firefighting Basic TCC 250 See Annex C, 12.
firefighting
Fire detection TCC 250 See Annex C, 13.
and alarm
Identification General TCC 250 Photographic equipment.
See Annex C, 15.
Laundry General TCC 250 See Annex C, 8.
Medical Basic TCC 250 Basic through Level 1 and
Blood and UN 250 Level 2 at Timbuktu/
Blood Mopti/ Gao/ Kidal;
Products See Annex C, 19.
Dental only UN 250
Gynaecology UN 250
High-risk TCC 250
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(epidemiologi
cal)
Laboratory UN 250
only
Level 1 TCC 250
Level 2 and 3 UN 250 See Annex C, 19
combined
(including
dental and lab)
Level 2 UN 250 See Annex C, 19
(including
dental and lab)
Level 3 UN 250 See Annex C, 19
(including
dental and lab)
Miscellaneous Bedding TCC 250 See COE Manual Chapter
general stores 3, Annex B, page 53/250.
Furniture TCC 250 See COE Manual Chapter
3, Annex B, page 53/250.
Internet access TCC 250 See COE Manual Chapter
3, Annex B, page 53/250.
Welfare TCC 250 See COE Manual Chapter
3, Annex B, page 53/250.
Minor engineering General TCC 250 See Annex C, 6.
NBC protection General N/A 0 See Annex C, 16.
Observation General TCC 250 Minimum operational
requirement: 1 binocular
Night TCC 250 per 10 peacekeepers; One
observation night-vision device per 10
Positioning TCC 250 peacekeepers; night vision
goggles for all; and 2 GPS
& LRF per 35
peacekeepers required for
self-sustainment.
However, the total number
is to be confirmed during
MoU negotiation;
Minimum range of 300m;
See Annex C, 14.
Office General TCC 250 See Annex C, 4.
Tentage General TCC 250 For the initial six-month
deployment. See Annex C,
10.

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2. Catering (11-13 1). The unit must be self-sustained in catering. The Mission will not provide
suitable structures for the kitchen upon deployment and the unit should deploy with a fully mobile
kitchen (e.g., kitchen trailers).

3. Communications (14). The unit is to provide mobile integral communications down to the
section level and be able to communicate with the FHQ.

a. Telephone. The unit is to provide, install and operate switchboard and telephone
networks down to the sections within its AOR.

b. HF. High Frequency (HF) communications are mandatory and must have a range of
at least 250 kilometres. The unit must provide the minimum HF radio communications to
company commander, deputy commander, senior officers in HQ, platoon commanders and
deputy platoon commanders. The unit must maintain its own operators capable of equipment
operations at all times.

c. VHF/UHF-FM. This is the primary means of radio communication with sub-units

in a tactical or mobile environment. VHF communication is mandatory and must have a
range of up to 25-30 km. The unit must provide the minimum VHF/UHF-FM radio
communications to company commander, deputy commander, senior officers in HQ, platoon
commanders, deputy platoon and squad and team leaders. VHF air-band (air to ground)
communications is required for casualty evacuation (CASEVAC).

d. SATCOM and ICOM. CITS will provide the required SATCOM and ICOM to
enable strategic communication with the Mission/Force/Sector HQ, as required.

4. Office (15-18). The Mission is unable to provide hard-walled office working space initially.
Therefore, the unit is to deploy with appropriate temporary office accommodations for an initial six-
month period, by which time the Mission will provide suitable accommodations.

5. Electrical (19-22). Main generators should have the capacity of generating 3 Kilo Volt
Ampere (KVA) per person per day. Malian domestic electricity, when operating, is 220 volts. In
addition, backup power for important installation is to be provided under electrical self-sustainment.

6. Minor Engineering (23-24). At the minimum, the unit must be self-sustained and able to
accomplish the following tasks, but not exhaustive:

a. Non-field defense construction;

b. Limited construction of light structures;

c. Minor electrical repairs and replacements;

d. Minor repair to plumbing and water systems;

2 The applicable paragraph number of the COE Manual 2017, Chapter 3, Annex B is in brackets following the category
title.

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e. Maintainance of all necessary tools, supplies and workshop equipment.

7. Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Capability (25-30). All troops of this unit must be
aware of the IED environment in Mali and must have basic counter IED knowledge.

8. Laundry (31). The unit will provide sufficient laundry facilities for all military and personal
clothing, including dry-cleaning of operationally required specialist clothing.

9. Cleaning (32). The unit is to provide cleaning of its facilities.

10. Tentage (33-38). The unit is to deploy with sufficient tentage or temporary accommodations
for all personnel, storage, offices, ablutions, and workshop for an initial six-month period. Any
accommodation provided by the TCC must be suitable for male and female personnel.

11. Accommodation (39-43).

a. Initial Accommodation. The Mission will prepare green field sites under austere
conditions at the deployment location. The unit is to deploy with sufficient tentage or
temporary structures for all accommodation, storage, offices, ablutions, and workshops for
an initial six-month period. Any accommodation provided by the TCC must be suitable for
male and female personnel.

b. Permanent Accommodation. The Mission will strive to provide suitable

accommodation after an initial six-month period, until such time the unit is to use COE
tentage or temporary structures.

12. Basic Fire Fighting (44). The unit must have the capability to undertake basic firefighting
in accordance with the International Fire Code in its own accommodations and working areas.

13. Fire Detection and Alarm (45). The contingent must have automatic fire detection and
alarm (e.g. smoke detectors and fire alarm systems) in accordance with the International Fire Code
in all its accommodations, ablution and office space, workshops, supply, catering and other working
areas.

14. Observation (46-47). The contingent must be able to carry out observation throughout their
area of operation.

a. General Observation. The unit must have the capacity to observe 24 hours and
seven days per week with section-level handheld binoculars.

b. Night Observation. The unit must be capable of passive or active infrared, thermal
or image intensification night-time line-of-sight visual observation; be capable of detecting,
identifying and categorizing persons or items within a range of 1,000 meters or more, and be
able to conduct night-time patrols and intercept missions.

c. Positioning. The contingent must be able to determine the exact geographical

location of a position or item within the AO through the combined use of global positioning

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system (GPS) equipment and laser rangefinders. The contingent must provide all related
equipment, maintenance, and supplies.

15. Identification (48). To receive the self-sustainment rate for identification, the unit must be
able to:

a. Conduct surveillance operations with photographic equipment, such as videotape and

single lens reflex cameras;

b. Process and edit the obtained visual information;

c. Provide all related equipment, maintenance and supplies.

16. NBC Protection (49). The unit is not required to provide nuclear, biological and chemical
(NBC) protection equipment.

17. Field Defence Stores (50-51). The Mission will provide field defence stores.

18. Miscellaneous General Stores (52-53). The unit must be self-sustained in terms of bedding,
furniture, welfare equipment and amenity requirements, including internet access.

19. Medical (20 2).

a. Contingent personnel must be trained in basic first aid (buddy aid).

b. The unit must deploy with required number of medical assistants and or first aid
qualified personnel for manning ambulances. The unit will receive Level 2 medical support
through the Level II hospital at Timbuktu/Gao.

c. Level 3 and 4 medical facilities are in Dakar and Egypt respectively. CASEVAC will
normally be provided by UN ground ambulance through UNOE or COE resources or
support from the ambulance services of local hospitals as available. When required,
contracted or military aircraft may be used to support CASEVAC where available and
suitable. The DMS is empowered to authorize medical evacuations in the mission in
consultation with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO). In-country and out-of-country
evacuations will be arranged by the UN.

d. Medical capabilities for High-Risk Areas (epidemiological) and gynecology are to be

provided by the TCC or will be provided by Level 2 hospitals.

20. Initial Provisioning.

a. Water. The unit does not have to deploy to theatre with bottled water. The Mission
will provide water for the first seven days. Within the first seven days the contingent is
required to install its own water purification unit (WPU) to produce bulk water from a UN-

2 The applicable paragraph number of the COE Manual 2017, Chapter 3, Annex C is in brackets following the category
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provided water source, in order to provide for their own drinking and bulk water needs. The
minimum daily production and storage requirements are 1,000 litters/day and 14-day
storage.

b. Rations. The contingent does not have to deploy with rations. The Mission will
provide rations. The contingent must have the capacity of establishing storage (reefer
trucks, reefer containers, freezer containers, etc.) for 14 days of rations.

c. Supply. The unit is required to deploy with fully self-sufficient stocks of supply
items and spare parts for maintenance of its major and minor equipment. The unit is to
deploy with a minimum of six months stock levels of spare parts, supplies, and consumables
with initial deployment. Resupply of consumables and spare parts is a national
responsibility.

d. Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants (POL). The unit must deploy all vehicles with a
fuel-tanks half full; the Mission will provide fuel from the first day after deployment. The
unit must have the capacity to establish bulk storage (e.g. fuel trucks, bladders, storage
tanks, trailers equipped with fuel pumps and flow meters) for 14 days of diesel supply. The
unit should also have the capacity to distribute diesel to vehicles and generators. The
Mission will also provide oil and lubricants.

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Annex D

GUIDELINES FOR NIO

1. Since the unit is smaller than 300 personnel, TCCs are encouraged to:

a. Include one NIO from your contingent; or

b. Provide NIO services from another unit (of your own nation) within the Mission; or

c. Provide NIO services from another contingent (of your own nation) within the
region, or;

d. Provide NIO services from your own National Support Element.

2. Where the person under investigation is a staff officer (status of contingent), the TCC is to
decide if an NIO already within the mission can undertake the investigation (especially if the staff
officer is of senior rank) if an NIO is required to be deployed from the home location. Where it has
been agreed during the MOU negotiations that the NIO may be provided from the home location to
the contingent, the NIO must be able to deploy to the Mission to commence an investigation no
later than seven days after notification of requirement. When possible, a female NIO is preferable.

3. It is recommended that NIOs be “dual-hatted” as Personnel or Legal officers 4 in order to

ensure that the deployment of NIOs is not at the expense of other required personnel capabilities
within a contingent,

4 This decision is a national decision, but the mandated inclusion of an NIO will not be justification to seek an increase
to the personnel cap of a contingent.
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