The Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability (CPCC)

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Directorate

Mr Kenneth Deane, Civilian Operations Commander

Curriculum Vitae of Civilian Operations Commander

The Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability (CPCC) Directorate is the EEAS Directorate which is
the Operational Headquarters for the civilian CSDP Missions. Individually and collectively, the civilian
CSDP Missions promote stability and build resilience through strengthening rule of law on the
strategic and operational levels in fragile environments.
The mandates of the civilian CSDP Missions are agreed by the Council of the European Union and
delivery is driven by the strategic leadership of the Civilian Operations Commander and under the
political direction of the PSC/HRVP. Strong and accountable rule of law institutions, underscored by
good governance increases stability and reduces vulnerability to hybrid threats.

There are currently 10 civilian CSDP Missions on 3 continents: Afghanistan, Ukraine, Georgia, Kosovo,
Libya, the Palestinian Territories (Ramallah and Rafah), Niger, Mali, and the Horn of Africa (Somalia &
Somaliland).

There are 2,599 staff in the field, and 68 in headquarters. Of the staff in the field, 1,412 are
internationals, mainly (but not exclusively) from EU Member States. Currently, 1,187 are locally
engaged staff. The authorised strength of the Missions is 3,231 and an annual force generation of 700
posts is required. This means processing some 6,000 candidate applications each year. The biggest
Mission has 1500 staff, the smallest 5.

There are around 120 different job types throughout the civilian CSDP Missions. From Head of Mission
to auditor, forensic archeologist to transport officer, building manager to communications expert,
police adviser to prosecutor, legislative drafter to constitutional court judge, legal officer to financial
verifier, driver to translator, spokesperson to planner, human resources manager to component
manager, chief of staff to press officer, there are many and varied positions across the civilian CSDP
Missions. Our Headquarters also incorporates a unique blend of expertise with both officials and
seconded national experts who work on matters such as policing, rule of law, procurement, logistics
and finance. There are also some Mission staff who are embedded in CPCC, but remain under the
chain of command of their respective Heads of Mission. Currently, twenty seven of our Member States
contribute personnel to the civilian CSDP Missions.

As Civilian Operations Commander, I am committed to ensuring the greatest possible delivery of

mandates, through good coordination with all CSDP stakeholders, efficient use of CPCC internal
resources and 24/7, 365 day-a-year support to Missions in their respective theatres of operation.

Organisation

The CPCC Director, as Civilian Operation Commander for each Mission, exercises command and
control at strategic level for the operational planning and conduct of all civilian crisis management
operations. He is assisted by number of senior policy experts. CPCC is composed of the following
divisions:

CPCC.1 - Conduct of Operations Division

The Conduct of Operations Division (or 'Operations') is in daily contact with all of the civilian CSDP
Missions. It supports Heads of Mission and Mission staff to deliver on their respective mandates on behalf
of the Civilian Operation Commander, and ensures that the political objectives of the High Representative
and the Member States are followed by the Missions. The Division consists of three geographically-
organised Sections (Europe, Africa, Asia/Middle East) made up of AD and AST officials, SNEs including
subject matter experts on policing, rule of law and maritime issues. This Division also has responsibility for
the revision of OPLANs in line with CIVCOM and PSC advice.

CPCC.2 – Chief of Staff/Horizontal Co-ordination Division

The Chief of Staff Division is responsible for internal co-ordination of day-to-day issues. On top of that it
has strategic responsibilities which are carried out by two sections. The Operational Capability Section is
primarily responsible for providing guidance on cross-cutting issues such as lessons learnt, including the
development of operational guidelines to ensure greater consistency and coherence on operational
mandate delivery. The Operational Planning Section supports operational planning and establishment of
civilian CSDP missions, establishing Planning Teams to develop operational planning documents such as
the Concept of Operation (CONOPS) and Operational Plan (OPLAN), and to support Missions in all aspects
of their start-up phase.

CPCC.3 – Mission Support Division

The Mission Support Division also has two sections. The Human Resources Section recruits Mission staff
and assists in the management of staff as well as assisting the Civilian Operations Commander in the
setting up of human resources policies and best practice. The Procurement, Finance, Legal & Logistics
Section manage the delivery of equipment to the Missions, ensuring that all the financial and legal rules
are adhered to in the procurement and usage of such equipment. It also assists the Missions in defining
and managing their budgets with the relevant stakeholders (Member States and Foreign Policy
Instruments). Both sections play an integral role in the planning and setting-up of new Missions. MSD is the
contact point in CPCC for the RELEX Working Group of the Council.

Civilian Missions in Africa

EUCAP Somalia
Mission was launched in July 2012. Mission's current deployment is 48 international staff and 29 local
staff.

Read more about the Mission EUCAP Somalia

EUCAP SAHEL Niger

Mission was launched in July 2012. Mission's current deployment is 44 international staff and 31 local
staff.

Read more about the Mission EUCAP SAHEL Niger.

EUBAM Libya

Mission was launched in May 2013. Mission's current deployment is 3 international staff in Tunis and 2
locally contracted staff in Tripoli.

Read more about the Mission EUBAM Libya.

EUCAP SAHEL Mali

Mission was launched in April 2015. Mission's current deployment is 72 internationals and 29 local
staff.

Read more about the Mission EUCAP SAHEL Mali.

Civilian Missions in Europe

EULEX Kosovo
Mission was launched in February 2008. Mission's current deployment is 720 international and 750
local staff.

Read more about the Mission EULEX Kosovo.

EUMM Georgia

Mission was launched in September 2008. Mission's current deployment is 210 international staff and
130 local staff.

Read more about the Mission EUMM Georgia.

EUAM Ukraine

Mission was launched in July 2014. Mission's current deployment is 78 international staff and 51 local
staff.

Read more about the Mission EUAM Ukraine.

Civilian Missions in Asia and Middle East

EUBAM Rafah/Palestinian Territories

Mission was launched in November 2005. Mission's current deployment is 4 international staff, 7 local
staff and 4 visiting experts.

Read more about the Mission EUBAM Rafah/Palestinian Territories.

EUPOL COPPS/Palestinian Territories

Mission was launched in January 2006. Mission's current deployment is 54 international staff and 38
local staff.

Read more about the Mission EUPOL COPPS/Palestinian Territories.

EUAM Iraq

Mission was launched to respond to the request for advice and assistance by the Iraqi government.

The Mission has an initial mandate for one year. It will focus on assisting the Iraqi authorities in the
implementation of the civilian aspects of the Iraqi security strategy.

Read more about the EUAM Iraq.

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