ATP 3-57.20 — Multi-service Techniques For Civil Affairs Support To Foreign Humanitarian Assistance {mcrp 3-33.1c}
ATP 3-57.20 governs Civil Affairs support to foreign humanitarian assistance at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels of war.
- Publication number: ATP 3-57.20
- Title: MULTI-SERVICE TECHNIQUES FOR CIVIL AFFAIRS SUPPORT TO FOREIGN HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE {MCRP 3-33.1C}
- Date: 02/15/2013
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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ATP 3-57.20 covers disaster relief, technical assistance, consequence management, related operations, assessments, transition operations, and funding sources. It describes Civil Affairs methodology, interagency coordination, host-nation coordination, and requirements for foreign humanitarian assistance operations.
Applies to: This publication applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, United States Army Reserve, USMC, and Marine Corps Reserve unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Disaster relief missions
- Technical assistance and support functions
- Foreign consequence management operations
- Noncombatant evacuation operations
- Civil Affairs methodology
- Host-nation coordination
- Assessment standards and indicators
- Foreign humanitarian assistance funding
Questions and answers
What roles may U.S. forces perform during disaster relief missions?
Potential relief roles for U.S. forces include immediate response to prevent loss of life and destruction of property, construction of basic sanitation facilities and shelters, and provision of food and medical care. (paragraph 1-1)
Who has primary responsibility for foreign consequence management?
Primary responsibility for FCM rests with the HN, unless otherwise stipulated under relevant international agreements or arrangements. (paragraph 1-3)
What does 10 USC 402 authorize?
10 USC 402 authorizes the transportation of nongovernmental, privately donated relief supplies. (paragraph 6-8)
What assistance may be provided for foreign disaster relief?
Assistance may be provided in the form of transportation, supplies, services, and equipment. (paragraph 6-11)
Who will coordinate all relief efforts within the host nation's territory?
The HN will coordinate all relief efforts within its territory. (paragraph 4-12)