The Best Practices Handbook for Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response in U.S. Military Operations consolidates two decades of unclassified best practices for mitigating and responding to civilian harm in U.S. military operations, the first such consolidation by a Department of Defense entity. It is intended as an introductory reference for U.S. military personnel at all levels.
It draws on documented best practices and identifies key points of guidance from doctrine and highlights practical examples from a range of contexts. It further highlights areas where further study and distillation of best practice is warranted. With heightened attention to civilian harm associated with U.S. military operations from the Department of Defense and Congress, mitigating and responding to civilian harm will increasingly form a key area of development for the future of the U.S. military.
| Published: | August 2, 2021 |
CFE-DMHA's Disaster Management Reference Handbooks provide a baseline of information regarding countries most prone to disasters. A standardized assessment methodology with an operational perspective provides readers a general understanding of a nation's disaster management capability and vulnerability.
