Civil-Military Co-operation

A military function that supports the commander's mission by establishing and maintaining coordination and co-operation between the miliary force and civil actors in the commander's area of operations.

We exist to identify and realize potential opportunities to cooperate with local businesses, non-profit groups and civilians in an operational theatre.

• Advise commanders of all levels of the potential impact of the mission on the civilian populace
• Identify and mitigate risks posed by the civilian populace to the mission
• Liaise with civilian support for military operations
• Coordinate local civilian support for military operations
• Coordinate military resources and assistance to the civilian populace

• Determine the capabilties and needs of the local populace
• Coordinate assistance to civilian groups
• Gather information to support information operations

• Communicate across cultures
• Work with interpreters, as required
• Participate in NATO and UN training in civil affairs
• Attend national and international training exercises
• Deploy to diverse theatres, to support a variety of missions

• Be ranked Sergeant or higher
• Have your Commanding Officer's recommendation
• Commit to deploy on operations
• Successfully complete selection

• You are a soldier first
• You likely have specialized civilian skills that can enhance your contribution to the Forces
• You can talk with anybody, negotiate and resolve conflicts.