CIMICCivil Military Co-Operation: cooperation between the military and the civilian population
Civil-military cooperation (CIMICCivil Military Co-Operation) is essential for national and collective defence as well as for disaster assistance. CIMICCivil Military Co-Operation involves coordinating cooperation between the Bundeswehr and civilian actors, ranging from civilian authorities to NGOsNon-governmental organization. In times of crisis or war, CIMICCivil Military Co-Operation thus ensures that there is an exchange of information between military operators and the civilian environment. As part of the Bundeswehr Joint Support Command, CIMICCivil Military Co-Operation forces make a major contribution to accomplishing military objectives in the theatre of operations, ideally in harmony with the civilian society. Thus, CIMICCivil Military Co-Operation forces support the sustainability of the Bundeswehr as a parliamentary army.
As CIMICCivil Military Co-Operation professionals, we enable cooperation between governmental or non-governmental civilian organisations and the private sector on the one side and the Bundeswehr on the other. Hence, the Bundeswehr is able to provide better support to the civilian sector if necessary, and the military may rely on comprehensive civilian support in case of war.
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