Capabilities and Competencies in Humanitarian Operations
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Authors
Apte, Aruna
Yoho, Keenan D.
Subjects
Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR)
Competencies and Capabilities, U.S. military, Non-governmental Organizations, Humanitarian Assistance, Disaster Relief, HADR
Competencies and Capabilities, U.S. military, Non-governmental Organizations, Humanitarian Assistance, Disaster Relief, HADR
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Date of Issue
2012-06-18
Date
18-Jun-12
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Abstract
This research explores the core capabilities of the U.S. military as well as of non-military organizations through the lens of the disaster response life cycle. Disasters and war share several attributes, such as the presence of displaced, injured, and vulnerable persons and the need for functioning infrastructure and life support through the distribution of emergency supplies and services. Both the U.S. military and non-military organizations bring assets, skills, and capabilities to a humanitarian crisis; however, the competencies and capacities of each are far from homogeneous. Identification of the specific competencies and capabilities that are core to the types of organizations bringing logistics and support to a crisis can enable better planning by both military and non-military organizations such that greater effectiveness and efficiency in the humanitarian response are achieved.
Type
Technical Report
Description
Sponsored Report (for Acquisition Research Program)
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Department
Acquisition Management
NPS Faculty
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
NPS-AM-12-175
Sponsors
Naval Postgraduate School Acquisition Research Program
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Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.