Mission
The Multinational CIMIC Group (MNCG) is a NATO multinational unit dedicated to Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC), comprising six Participating Nations. When ordered by the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), MNCG is ready to deploy to designated areas of operation in order to provide CIMIC support across the full spectrum of joint and combined operations. MNCG’s mission is to enable operations through civil-military cooperation, contributing to commanders’ decision-making and promoting stability and resilience in crisis environments by means of dialogue, liaison and coordination with institutions, international organizations, UN agencies, NGOs, civil actors and local communities.
Core Tasks
In line with the guidance provided by Allied leadership, the Multinational CIMIC Group is tasked to:
- provide CIMIC support to NATO and multinational headquarters, from the strategic-operational level (DJSE/LCC/CJTF HQ) down to brigade level;
- contribute to the coherent employment of NATO crisis-management instruments, including in the context of stabilization and reconstruction activities;
- act as a CIMIC centre of competence and hub of expertise for planning, advice and doctrinal standardization;
- develop and maintain a structured network of relationships and liaison with IOs, NGOs and local institutions, ensuring a high level of interoperability;
- ensure a robust reach-back capability, providing analytical and doctrinal support to units deployed in the various theatres of operation;
- participate on a continuous basis in exercises, working groups and NATO initiatives dedicated to civil-military cooperation.
Training, Analysis and Communication
MNCG is recognised as a NATO reference hub for CIMIC education and training, thanks to:
- a portfolio of accredited courses and training activities developed in cooperation with NATO, the United Nations and the academic community;
- training programmes that integrate military skills, soft skills and stakeholder management;
- the production of analyses, studies and reports in support of commanders’ decision-making.
Alongside its operational and training dimension, MNCG invests in the cognitive dimension of cooperation through constant institutional communication. News published on the official website and digital channels highlight activities, results and the contribution of the Participating Nations, institutional and academic partners, as well as CIMIC personnel deployed in the different theatres of operation. At the centre of MNCG’s activity are CIMIC women and men: professionals able to operate in complex, multi-layered environments, mediating, negotiating and building consent and stability.
MNCG is leading the way on Civil-Military Cooperation.