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Table of Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 5 Central Elements of the Protection of Civilians Concept ............................................................... 7 Existing Gaps ........................................................................................................................................... 10 Protection Assessments and Planning .................................................................................................... 11 Recommendations .............................................................................................................................. 12 Institutionalization of Civilian Harm Mitigation Best Practices .............................................................. 12 Civilian Casualty Response and Investigations.................................................................................... 12 Making Amends .................................................................................................................................. 13 Recommendation................................................................................................................................ 13 Doctrine, Guidance, and Scenario-based Training on Protection from Other Actors ............................ 14 Recommendations .............................................................................................................................. 14 Integrating Civilian Experts in Planning and Execution........................................................................... 15 Recommendation................................................................................................................................ 15
Understanding the Human Environment ..................................................................................... 16 Human Environment Team ..................................................................................................................... 16 Civilian Casualty Mitigation Team ........................................................................................................... 17 Recommendation................................................................................................................................ 18
Conclusion ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Preparing to Protect: Advice on Implementing NATO’s Protection of Civilians Policy
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