Miejsce sztabu wojskowego w systemie reagowania kryzysowego Unii Europejskiej

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Miejsce sztabu wojskowego w systemie reagowania kryzysowego Unii Europejskiej

Journal Title: Zeszyty Naukowe Akademii Sztuki Wojennej - Year 2009, Vol 2009, Issue 1

Abstract

On 22nd January 2001, permanent European Union's structures responsible for crisis response within the European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP) were set up. They include Political and Security Committee (PSC), Military Committee of the European Union (MCEU) and the Military Staff of the European Union. Political and Security Committee (PSC) is a body whose task is to tackle problems concerning Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), issues of collective defence including. PSC deals with tasks defined in Art. 25 of the European Union Treaty. Its goal is to watch the development of international situation, particularly these elements which affect collective defence and to work out conclusions for the EU Council and also the ones commissioned by this body. PSC can also take political actions in accordance with the EU Council. Military Committee of the European Union (MCEU) is an advisory body to conduct crisis management operations. It consists of chiefs of staff of the Member States national armies represented by their military representatives (REPMIL - represent militaire). In case of emergency, MCEU may be represented by chiefs of staffs themselves. The MCEU area of responsibility comprise collecting opinions and delivering recommendations to the Political and Security Committee and issu¬ing directives for the EU Military Staff. On the basis of decisions taken in Helsinki, an interim EU Military Staff was established. Initially it included 20 servicemen and 20 civilians. Its task is to provide quick information flow (alarming), identification and joining the European multinational and national forces, implementing political decisions in accordance with the MCEU directives. Moreover, the EUMilitary Staff prepares expert opinions and ensures communication between the Mihtary Committee and armed forces that the EU has at its disposal. The Military Staff participates in EUMC activities assessing crisis situations and working out military aspects of strategic planning in the area of Petersberg missions, in all cases when NATO forces and assets are not engaged. It also cooperates with NATO cells evaluating anti-crisis capabilities so as actions taken will not clash with defence planning. The EU Military Staff is responsible for recommendations concerning forces and assets that the EU Member States contribute to the EU in the area of training, exercises and interoperability. Furthermore, the EUMS participates in calculating costs of operations planned. The EU Military Staff works under the military guidance of the Military Committee. At the same time, it is subordinated to the Secretary General in an organizational aspect. It consists of personnel delegated by the Member States and is led by Director General in the rank of general.

Authors and Affiliations

Andrzej Ciupiński

Keywords

Europejskie Siły Szybkiego Reagowania Sztab Wojskowy Unii Europejskiej

EP ID EP72709
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