COMMANDER EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROGRAM (CERP)

OVERVIEW

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CRMLowBe mindful of Slips, Trips, and FallsDrink water

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Environmental Considerations•It is everyone's responsibility to recycle.

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Terminal Learning ObjectivesACTION- Give a brief understanding of what CERP is.

CONDITIONS- Given a classroom environment review Key points of what CERP is and how to properly utilize it.

STANDARDS- Review key points of what CERP is and How to utilize it.

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ACRONYMS

CERP – Commander Emergency Response ProgramPRT – Provincial Reconstruction TeamADT – Agriculture Development TeamGIRoA – Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan IO – International OrganizationGO – Government OrganizationIDP – Internally Displaced PersonsAOR – Area of ResponsibilityMAAWS-A – Money As A Weapon System- AfghanistanPM – Project ManagerPO – Pay OfficerPA – Pay AgentCOIN – Counter InsurgencyRC-Regional Command

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AGENDA

CERP OverviewReferencesPurpose of CERPCommander’s ResponsibilityTypes of CERP ProjectsAuthorized usesUnauthorized uses

COIN Effects

EvaluationCheck on Learning

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CERP OVERVIEW

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Money As A Weapon System – Afghanistan (MAAWS-A), USFOR-A Pub 1-06, CERP SOP, MAR 2012

Money As A Weapon System – Afghanistan (MAAWS-A), USFOR-A Pub 1-06, CERP SOP, FEB 2011

References

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USD(C) Memo, “CERP Guidance”, Jan 09USARCENT Memo, “CERP Guidance”, 16 Jul 08DoD Directive 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, 29 Nov 07DoD FMR 7000.14-R, Vol 12, Ch 27, Jan 09USCENTCOM Memo, “Concerns Regarding the Planning, Execution, and Management of CERP”, 8 Sep 09USFOR-A FRAGO 09-252, Nov 09COMISAF’s COIN Contracting Guidance – 18, Sep 2011

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CERP projects can be identified by anyone in theatre:PRTs, ADTsUS & Coalition ForcesAfghansThe GIRoA & NGOs.

Keys to project selection are: Achieving COIN objectives Quick Execution Local National Employment Benefits the Afghan population High Visibility to the local populace

COMMANDERS RESPONSIBILITY

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Types of CERP Projects

Project cost not defined; small, medium, & large scale projects

PO pays for project using EFT if possible

More traditional transaction Removes cash from battlefield Requires more paperwork

Traditional CERP Project Bulk Fund Project Bulk Funds - Individual projects using bulk funds are limited to $5,000 per project (exception Sr. U.S. commander in the RC in Afghanistan may approve up to $10,000 for a project)

Bulk Funds: small business grants, condolence payments, battle damage payments, and IDP payments

Purchasing Officer and Paying Agent work as a team ($ is drawn as an advance)

Provides flexibility & immediate impact

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Goal

THINK TRANSITION !!!!Projects sustained by the local population,

an Afghan agency, or the Afghan government

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Authorized Uses

HealthcareInternally Displaced Person (IDP) Payment ** (NEW)

Other Urgent Humanitarian or Reconstruction Projects

Protective MeasuresRepair of Civic & Cultural Facilities

TelecommunicationsTemporary Guards for CERP projects

TransportationWater & Sanitation

AgricultureBattle Damage RepairCivic Cleanup ActivitiesCivic Support VehiclesCondolence PaymentsEducationElectricityFood Production & Distribution

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Direct or indirect benefit to U.S., coalition, or other supporting military personnel.

Providing goods, services, or funds to national armies, National Guard forces, border security , ALP, etc. (except services for CERP funded projects).

Weapons buy-back programs

Entertainment and Shuras (except directly related to CERP projects (limited to $500 per event or $5 per planned attendee (whichever is less)

Reward programs.

Removal of unexploded ordnance or any other type of explosive device

Duplication of services available through municipal governments.

Salaries, bonuses, or pensions of Afghan military personnel or Afghan government civilians.

Prohibited UsesTraining, equipping, or operating costs of Afghan security forces (including medical support).

Conducting PSYOPS , IO, or other U.S., Coalition, or Afghan Security Force operations.

Support for personal security details.

Funding support to IO or NGOs (may be contracted to execute specific, approved CERP projects.)

Loan capital for lending operations or support to the operations of any financial institution.

Projects that have not been approved by a U.S. military official.

Support to individuals or private businesses.

Purchasing goods or services from any U.S. trade-sanctioned nation.

Stipends for trainees of CERP-funded education or training programs

** Review MAAWS-A for exceptions

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COIN EFFECTS

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Counterinsurgency concepts, frameworks, and ideas ultimately find expression in activities involving investments of energy, time and resources. Projects are a primary means for executing governance since they incorporate decisions on the distribution of scarce resources, may involve negotiations on the nature of the social contract, and can create positive, interdependent relationships to allow the delivery of a service.

Developmental, seeking to change society, build institutional capacity or promote economic improvement that is sustainable;

Humanitarian, seeking to alleviate human suffering without conditions or impartiality;

Force protection/hearts and minds, seeking to create a positive impression of coalition forces/Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) in an effort to lessen attacks; or

Counterinsurgency, seeking to address causes of instability through fostering positive, interdependent relationships between the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA) and key populations.

CERP projects (and similar stabilization funds) are vehicles for achieving COIN effects.

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The opportunity to shape the AOR COIN effectsThe opportunity to shape the AOR COIN effects can be achieved through various conditions can be achieved through various conditions

By and through better visibility, coordination and prioritization of key projects among all interagency partners,

Production of well-defined projects that encourage development of businesses towards transitional Afghan economies,

GIRoA’s sponsorship in the sustainment of projects.

Emphasis placed on the need to establish processes that produce a robust business sector that has undergone a security assessment and vendor vetting to reduce force protection risks.

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CHECK ON LEARNING

What does CERP stand for?Commander’s Emergency Relief Program

Where can you find information presented in this slide show?Money As A Weapon System – Afghanistan (MAAWS-A)

Who can identify a CERP Project?Anyone

In what cases can CERP be used?Agriculture, Battle Damage Repair, Civic Cleanup Activities, Civic Support Vehicles, Condolence Payments, Education, Electricity, Food Production & Distribution

What are examples of unauthorized uses?indirect benefit to U.S., coalition, Reward programs, Support for personal security details, Support to individuals or private businesses.

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Terminal Learning Objectives

TASK- To have a general understanding of what CERP is.

CONDITIONS- Given 20 Minutes in a classroom environment review Key points of what CERP is and how to properly utilize it.

STANDARDS-In 20 Minutes hit key highlight of what CERP is and How to utilize it at the end of the presentation reviw questions on key points.

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QUESTIONS?

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