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Security Briefing

The following content and structure should be incorporated in the security briefing:

Background​

Local geography

  • Cover neighbouring/bordering countries
    • Major logistical hubs (airports, harbours, etc.)
    • Topographical layout
  • Main features
  • Centres of population
  • Use maps – visual aids
  • Routes and road conditions

Local history

  • Major dates and events.
  • Ethnic groups – size and locations.
  • Dependability in history – influence by others.
  • Major source of income (industry, farming, mining) and locations.

Political issues

  • Major political parties and/or personalities.
  • Aims, objectives and trends.
  • Level of influence.
  • Other relevant issues.

Your mission - other stakeholders - new players​

  • Your mission, role and mandate.
  • Your locations and footprint.
  • Location of national deployed assets.
  • Location of other international stakeholders.
    • Civil-military cooperation and coordination.

Security​

General security

  • General security situation.
  • Recent security incidents.
  • Armed groups, fractions, combatant.
  • Sensitivities/natural hazards.
  • Other aspects that affect security (e.g. crime).
  • Hazmat.

Threats and risks

  • General threat and risks.
  • Response to threats.
  • Movement restrictions or “Out of bounds” places or curfews.
  • Other organisation's threat levels (e.g. UN-Phase system).

Security Plan

  • General outline and purpose of plan.
  • Where to find it.
  • Procedures on Hibernation, Relocation and Evacuation (activation, safe haven, routes, priorities etc.)
  • Office emergency and security procedures (fire or bomb, safe rooms – hibernation).

Medical Plan – Contacts​

  • International medical aid (Medical Doctor- Civilian or Military) • Local hospitals (recommended and not). • Locations and Contacts (use map).
  • What is recommended to carry with you.
  • Medical kits (vehicles/buildings).
  • Medical situation on-site (diseases).
  • Dangerous animals, plants.

Local laws and customs​

  • Local police.
  • Other relevant emergency services.
  • Significant laws (unusual or different).
  • Contacts (if relevant and functional).
  • Driving rules.
  • Special dress code.
  • Other local customs.

Questions and answers?