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APPENDIX A

HDO TIME LINE

The CINC should conduct a detailed country assessment 12 to 18 months before the projected demining start date. Figure A-1 shows the events of a typical HDO time line.

Phase 1 - Predeployment

Before mission deployment—

    • Conduct the SFODA PDSS, 4 to 6 months prior.

    • Deploy the LNO, 3 to 6 months prior.

Phase 2 - Deployment

Once in country, the SFODA—

    • Draws equipment.

    • Draws Class V (basic load).

    • Palletizes.

    • Deploys.

    • Surveys training areas.

    • Prepares and establishes training sites.

    • Prepares for reception of trainees.

    • Conducts reception.

    • In-processes trainees and issues equipment.

    • Starts assessment of trainees.

Phase 3 - Training

SFODA, CA, and PSYOP personnel conduct HN cadre training covering basic through advanced skills up to platoon-sized operations for approximately 8 to 12 weeks, based on initial assessment and PDSS evaluation.

Training is conducted as follows:

    • All students complete basic training.

    • Students are separated into their functional responsibilities and receive advanced training.

    • Collective training is executed.

Phase 4 - Operations

SFODA, CA, and PSYOP personnel observe HN cadre in the conduct of training and operations covering basic through advanced skills up to platoon-sized operations. HN cadre—

    • Prepare for reception of trainees.

    • Conduct reception.

    • In-process trainees and issue equipment.

    • Start assessment of trainees.

Phase 5 - Redeployment and Evaluation

SFODA, CA, and PSYOP personnel—

    • Conduct training and operations evaluation of HN cadre.

    • Transfer control and accountability of sustainment resources and equipment to the HN organization.

    • Transfer responsibility of day-to-day operations to the HN organization.

    • Palletize.

    • Redeploy.

Phase 6 - Sustainment

The LNO assumes an advisory role and monitors and tracks demining operations for a 30-day period. The LNO conducts an assessment of the completed training and makes sure an effective transition occurs.

Upon completion of U.S. military objectives, the U.S. country team assumes responsibility for monitoring HN operations and coordinating long-term sustainment requirements with DOS, NGO, PVO, or U.S. military follow-on training.

Figure A-1. Typical HDO time line.