International Perspective on HA/DRThe Use of Science and Technology in

Humanitarian Assistance

MGEN CARLOS B HOLGANZA AFPPacific Operational Science and Technology Conference

20 March 2012

NADESCOM

• Unified Command tasked to perform Development Support Operations.

We aim to establish an environment conducive to DEVELOPMENT to

achieve LASTING PEACE

PREVIOUS AFP RESPONSE

“An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth”

Traditional military approach

Body counts

Combat Scores

Number of recovered firearms

Number of cleared villages

NADESCOM

• Unified Command tasked to perform Development Support Operations.

• Addresses the roots of conflicts by providing engineering, medical, educational, livelihood and other community intervention programs.

Lack of Education

Inadequate Health Services

Weak Community Security

Addressing the root causes

PovertyPoor Governance

Inefficient Agrarian Reform

Lack of Infrastructure development

NADESCOM

• Unified Command tasked to perform Development Support Operations.

• Addresses the roots of conflicts by providing engineering, medical, educational, livelihood and other community intervention programs.

• Providing humanitarian assistance to support the other unified commands during disasters.

HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE

PARTNERSHIP WITH MEC

• Technology insertion to bilateral exercises initially focused on application of technology in war-fighting.

• Priority shift to HA/DR as test bed.• Application to community intervention

programs.

PARTNERSHIP FRAMEWORKWAR-FIGHTINGHA/DRCOMMUNITY PROG

Situation awarenessLife support systems Power Water Shelter Waste HealthCombat engineerConsequence managementCommand and controlCommunicationsPlanning and executionSustainmentDamage assessment

Situation awarenessDisaster Relief Power Water Shelter Waste HealthCivil engineering Bridging ClearingEvacuation center mgmtCommand and controlCommunicationsPlanning and executionLogistics managementRapid needs assessment

= =

Community consultationCommunity intervention Power Water Shelter/classrooms Waste HealthDisaster mitigation and resiliencyPlanning and executionResource generationLogistics managementAlliance building andPartnershipsFood for workEnvironmental restoration

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYAPPLY ASSESS ADOPT

DISASTER RESPONSE

“HUMANITARIAN RELIEF IS INCREASINGLY A CORE TASK FOR ALL DEFENCE FORCES,” AND THAT IT SHOULD BE THE MAIN PART OF “MILITARY BUSINESS, NOT SIMPLY A SECONDARY TASK.”

~ New Zealand Defence Minister Wayne Mapp

PHILIPPINE SITUATION• Disasters happen more frequently, more

severely, and including areas not previously prone to disasters.

• Local civilian government unprepared and overwhelmed.

• AFP is called to be the first option to respond.

NEED TO DEVELOP COMPETENCE

Traditional Combat Operation Development Support Operation

Focus more on development as opposed to combat

Changing the Game

root causes of insurgency

insurgents

Redefining the Enemy

Redefining Victory

Eliminating the Enemy Providing Better Services for the People

Changing the Game

FEARED

RESPECTED

Changing the Game

From a mere warrior, he must now be a

THINKING, INFORMATION AGE WARRIOR

Winning the war Winning the PEACE

From VIOLENCE-MANAGER

..to a COMMUNITY-DEVELOPER

Changing Behaviors and Attitudes

From Gallantry inCombat…

To Nation-buildingCommunity development

Combat LeadershipEnemy-centric

Servant LeadershipPeople-oriented

PACOM-AFP PARTNERSHIP ON HA/DR

• Develop HA/DR as a core military function of the AFP.

• Leverage SPP with Hawaii for USAR.• Utilize technology experimentation with MEC

as enabler.

WATER PURIFICATION SYTEMBataraza, Palawan - Cholera outbreak

WATER PURIFICATION SYTEM

Hagonoy, Bulacan - Typhoon and severe flooding

WATER PURIFICATION SYTEMCDO and Iligan Cities - Flashfloods

WATER PURIFICATION SYTEMNegros Island - Earthquake

PARTNERSHIP WITH HING

• Focused on Urban Search and Rescue.• Synchronized with MEC direction.• MEC provides technology in several areas.• Training sessions have been conducted.• Demonstration of capabilities would be shown

in BK12.

TECHNOLOGY TO BE USED FOR BK12• UAV• HF Doppler Radar• Emergency Command and Control• Emergency Communication• Alternative Power• Alternative Building System• Logistics Management Software• Social Mapping

First Response

Tulip WPS

AQUAPATH

Slow Sand FilterPortable Reverse

Osmosis

HF Doppler RadarHADR C&C

MARCIM CA Tool

HADR Logistics

STAESS Energy Storage

Water Purification and

Assessment

Energy Systems

Disaster Assessment and Management

Exercise Balikatan

Technology Insertion

Saebi Alternative Building System

Stalker UAV

Aspen WPS

INDIGENOUS TECHNOLOGIES

• Internet based stakeholders collaboration system.

• Medical Mapping software.

HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE

WHOLE OF GOVERNMENT

WHOLE OF NATION

WHOLE OF HUMANITY

TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT NEEDED

• Disaster Response Management System• Rapid Response Based on Rapid Needs

Assessment• Air Traffic Control and Sea Port Management• Emergency Bridging• Evacuation Center Management

What matters most is not who wins the race,but how many are able to finish the race.

MAHALO AND MABUHAY!

cbholganza@yahoo.comwww.nadescom.com

PARTNERSHIP FRAMEWORKWAR-FIGHTINGHA/DRCOMMUNITY PROG

Situation awarenessLife support systems Power Water Shelter Waste HealthCombat engineerConsequence managementCommand and controlCommunicationsPlanning and executionSustainmentDamage assessment

Situation awarenessDisaster Relief Power Water Shelter Waste HealthCivil engineering Bridging ClearingEvacuation center mgmtCommand and controlCommunicationsPlanning and executionLogistics managementRapid needs assessment

= =

Community consultationCommunity intervention Power Water Shelter/classrooms Waste HealthDisaster mitigation and resiliencyPlanning and executionResource generationLogistics managementAlliance building andPartnershipsFood for workEnvironmental restoration

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYAPPLY ASSESS ADOPT