Direct support

Direct support

1. support given by a member State from its own integral logistic unit directly to its contingent deployed on a UN operation; 2. stocks held or obtained within the mission area, to replenish first line holdings as they are consumed.

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Industry/Domain: Military
Category: Peace keeping
Company: United Nations
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