Peace keeping

Peace keeping

Hybrid of politico-military interventions aimed at conflict control usually with the involvement of the United Nations presence in the field by military and civilian personnel.

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Light machine gun (LMG)

Military; Peace keeping

Machine gun with a rifle calibre (most 5.65 mm ). It is used as a light support weapon in infantry platoons and can be served by one soldier.

Sustainment phase

Military; Peace keeping

Logistics; fourth phase in a peace-keeping operation, during which the logistic support of the contingents (once deployed) are arranged by the UN

Deployment phase

Military; Peace keeping

Logistics; third phase in a peace-keeping operation, during which personnel and equipment are transported to the area of operation.

Critical item

Military; Peace keeping

Logistics; an essential item which is in short supply or expected to be in short supply for an extended period.

Deputy chief of mission (DCM)

Military; Peace keeping

Military officer or civilian; ASG; oversees refugee management, infrastructure rebuilding etc; in the absence of the SRSG, is responsible for the operation of the mission.

Bridge

Military; Peace keeping

Military bridges are of 3 main types : 1. scissor-type launched bridges (foldable and often laid by an armoured vehicle); 2. floating (or pontoon or ribbon) bridges (several flotation units are ...

Public relations officer (PRO)

Military officer (of a contingent); only responsible for informing the public of his home country on the activities of his particular contingent and for providing members of his contingent with news ...