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Chapter II

TACTICS, TECHNIQUES AND PROCEDURES (TTP)
IN SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS OTHER THAN WAR (cont)

DISCUSSION: Experience has shown that the use of liaison officers can make a significant contribution to the success of the mission. Individuals serving as LOs may be able to help resolve inter-operability problems.

LESSON(s):

• Liaison officers can provide the commander an immediate channel of communication to effect operations that may impact on combined operations throughout the theater of operations.
• Individuals who serve as LOs should be high-quality and have sufficient rank and authority appropriate to their level of liaison.
• Considerations for liaison operations are:
  • Identify LOs early in the planning process.
  • LO functions are prescribed by the parent organization with the concurrence of the commander to whom they are assigned to assist.
  • LOs must be knowledgeable of the capabilities and limitations of their parent unit.
  • LOs should attend all briefings and maintain constant communication with their commander.
  • Equip liaison teams with redundant communications systems to allow constant contact with the commander.
  • Staff liaison teams with enough personnel to conduct 24 hour operations and to allow for senior LO to travel with the allied commander when necessary.
  • LO teams must be capable of accomplishing rapid detailed staff planning for the allied commander (especially staff estimates).
  • Use language qualified personnel as LOs or include adequate linguists as part of the liaison team.
  • Be prepared to establish liaison with the belligerent forces, relief agencies, host nation government, local political groups, as well as adjacent and higher HQs.