Proposed Text for Public Release Chapter 1: POLITICAL AND SECURITY- RELATED ISSUES 1.1 Euro-Atlantic Integration 1.2 Relations with neighbours 1.3 Combating terrorism 1.4 Democracy, human rights, rule of law, fight against corruption 1.5 Democratic control of the armed forces 1.7 Internal conflicts 1.8 Cooperation with other international organizations 1.1 Security Policy 1.1.2 Provide more detailed, measurable and time- related Foreign and Security Policy objectives to serve as a basis for future evaluation 1.2.1. Developing practical regional cooperation among Partners from th South Caucasus and Black Sea region. Action 1 Identifying practical steps to promote regional cooperation in the Caucasus. Action 2 Increase the regional dimension of selected PfP activities in area of cooperation already agreed in the Ad. Hoc Working Group on Prospects for Regional Cooperation in the Caucasus an Black Sea region. 1.2.2. Contribute to regional security through cross-border studies Action 1 Train Georgian expert in methods for Integrated Water management 1.2.3. Relations with Russia Action 1 Implement Istanbul CFE-related agreement 1.2.4. Support regional cooperation on common environmental security concerns Action 1 In collaboration with OSCE carry out monitoring and management Science for Peace project for the rivers bordering the Caucasus countries, and extend the project to include radioactivity.
1.3.1. Contribute to relevant EAPC activities related to the fight against terrorism within the PAP-T framework Action 1 Enhance national capabilities to combat terrorism. Action 2 Enhance border control and policy. Action 3 Review national stockpile of ammunitions and small arms and light weapons to ensure appropriate security and safe destruction of surplus stocks (see Objectives 2.5.1. Action 2). 1.3.3. Enhance Georgian contribution to combating terrorism Action 1 • Develop measures aimed at preventing the threat of terrorism, trafficking of weapons and drugs, money-laundering and illegal migration; Action 2 Share experience and knowledge with experts from EAPC Countries in issues related to Food Chain Security. Action 3 Share experience and knowledge with experts from EAPC countries on issues related to Eco-Terrorism. 1.4. Democracy, human rights, rule of law, fight against corruption 1.4.1. Bring national legislation on human rights in line with International Standards Action 1 Relevant Council of Europe Convention on “European Charter on Regional or Minority Languages”, “European Social Charter” and “Framework Convention on National Minorities” to be ratified by the Parliament. Action 2 Presentation to the Parliament of the law “On Freedom of Conscience and Religious Associations”. Action 1 Drafting and presentation to the Parliament of an anticorruption package of legislative acts. These will relate to: • Real Estate and Fixed Assets Action 2 Optimize the function of various agencies / Public administration reform. Action 3 Elaborate anti-corruption strategy and preventive programs and monitor their implementation in cooperation with GRECO (Group of State Against Corruption) and OECD (Organization for Economic Collaboration an Development); 1.5. Democratic Control of the Armed Forces 1.5.1. Ensure that democratic rules and principles are being implemented in the reorganization of the Georgian defence and security system. Action 1 Review current legislative and judicial oversight of the defence sector, including appropriate arrangements to conduct due legal process (PAP-DIB objective 5.3) Action 2 review current arrangements in the sharing of command and support responsibilities between the Head of state, the Government, The Armed Forces and potentially other actors in the field of control of forces (PAP-DIB objective 5.1). 1.6. Economic development and policy priorities 1.6.1. Ensure progress toward a balanced economic development as well as the structural transformation of economy Action 1 Undertaken steps toward state economic reforms: Action 1 Ensure relevant and rational use of foreign assistance. Action 2 Prevent inappropriate usage of state financial resources , including abuse of official duties.
Action 1 Inform Allies of the evolution on these issues taking into account the leading role of the UN and the OSCE. Action 2 1.8.1. Encourage complementarity of actions of International organizations active in Georgia.
2.1 Defence planning issues Georgia intends to undertake a fundamental reorganization and reform of all its military and para-military structures to build a viable capacity for the security of the nation, as well as to have the capacity to contribute to international, including NATO-led, operations on an appropriate scale. 2.2 Defence planning issues Georgia intends to ensure that the professional capacity exists to conduct the necessary restructuring in line with the outcomes of the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) as regards each of the service and in specialized areas such as control of national airspace, mobilization and reserve policies. It is also essential to develop the necessary policies related to human resources and its various aspects involving personnel management, salaries and social conditions in order to build a viable personnel base for armed forces. 2.3 Defence interoperability issues Georgia regards interoperability as essential, and intends to establish, training management policies and procedures and their correspondent institutions as related to the development of overall armed forces standards and practices. These are also critical to the goals of interoperability and to build a professional officer corps. 2.4 Defence economics Georgia intends to improve the efficiency and monitoring of its defence expenditure and defence budgeting process in order to develop affordable and sustainable defence capabilities. 2.1 2.1.1 Conduct Strategic Defence Review (SDR) Action 1 Defence objectives and organize appropriately for conduct of SDR Action 2 Conduct Threat Assessment Action3 Develop a life cycle/costing capability Action 4 Develop SDR Action 5 Develop implementation plan for SDR 2.1.2. Design a defence and force planning system Action 1 Conduct training of designated personnel in defence planning (MOD /J5) Action 2 Draft key documents 2.2 Defence planning issues 2.2.1. Defence restructuring Action 1 Enact necessary legislation in military management, state procurement, military service, and status of military personnel Action 2 Reorganize and restructure land forces; subject to SDR Action 3 Optimize naval capabilities/reorganize and restructure navy and Coast Guard; Action 4 Reorganize and restructure air force; subject to SDR Action 5 Establish Air Solution Data Exchange with NATO Action 6 Establishment of modern air surveillance system Action 7 Development of modern ground-based air defence capabilities; subject to SDR Action 8 Establish new roles and missions on National Guard; subject to SDR Action 9 Establish new mobilization and reserve system Action 10 Review and recognize reminder of security sector (other para-military forces);
Action 1 Develop and implement a civilian management system Action 2 Train MOD civilian stuff in current responsibilities and develop a long term training programme Action 3 Implement an equitable pay and allowances system for both civiliam and military personnel.
2.3.1 Develop a military Education and Training System Action 1 Develop individual and small unit training standards; in parallel, review NATO doctrines, tactics, techniques and procedures for possible adoption for use by the Georgian Armed forces Action 2 establish commissioned officer and NCO professional development and education programmes Action 3 Improve management of foreign language training system 2.3.2 Ensure Host Nation support (HNS) capability for NATO- led exercises and operations Action 1 Develop national HNS Capability Catalogue Database Action 2 Negotiate an MOU with NATO 2.4 Defence Economics issues 2.4.1 Resource Management Action 1 Establish resource management system Action 2 Restructure MOD finance department Action 3 Train financial staff in accounting and procurement procedures Action 4 Develop new management techniques for defence resource 2.4.2 Conversion and management if Military Sites Action 1 Establish a logistics and infrastructure management system Action 2 Catalogue and assess all defence infrastructure, study completed identifying assets, assessment needed and then poet SDR decision required on usage Action 4 Start preparatory studies on economic development potential of the military sites identified for closure Action 5 Retain and then commence development of remaining sites 2.4.3 Retraining Projects for Military Personnel Action 1 Expand the scope of current resettlement efforts Action 1 Develop forecasting tools to assess economic resources available for defence 2.5. Defence and Security investment Issues 2.5.1 Armaments cooperation Action 1 Conduct full inventory of all equipment and munitions Action 2 Develop and implement a plan to safely store usable ammunition, and to dispose of excess and unsafe munitions, as well as small arms and light weapons Action 3 Implement standardization and categorisation equipment plan Action 4 Develop policies and procedures for all armament procurement 2.6. Logistics 2.6.1 Enhance the logistic interoperability of the Georgian forces with deployed NATO forces Action 1 Restructuring the logistic systems Action 2 Develop a national interoperability concept Action 3 Train logistic staff as logistic liaison personnel 2.6.2. Achieve Host Nation Support (HNS) capability at NATO standard Action 1 Develop and implement a concept for providing HNS Action 2 Develop national HNS Capability Catalogue Database Action 3 Negotiate an MOU with NATO 2.6.3. Ensure standardised and interfaced national logistic codification system Action 1 Establish national codification section 2.6.4 Develop and implement plan to introduce in-service the received donated equipment (from logistic support perspective) Action 1 Implement SGPLE Equipment donation checklist
3.1 Public information on security and defence matters Georgia intends to develop an active and coordinated public information strategy to ensure that the security and defense transformation and modernization, including democratic and civilian control over the armed forces, is understood and supported by the Georgian people. 3.2 Science/CCMS Georgia intends to use scientific co-operation with NATO to support national reform efforts and help address the social, economic and environmental implications of this reform. It will also strive to enhance the capabilities of the Georgian scientific, academic and government institutions to better contribute to meeting threats to security, including terrorism. 3.3 Civil emergency planning and emergency preparedness Georgia intends to decisively improve its CEP system, focusing on more efficient mechanisms, more adapted structures and the training of CEP personal 3.3 Public information on defense and security issues 3.1.1 Develop national information strategy in support of national reforms Action 1 Create a special task force with participation of authorities, NGOs and media representatives to develop and implement the national strategy 3.1.2 Improve public awareness on NATO Action 1 Establish a national Information Center on NATO Action 2 Develop an information campaign 3.2 Science Cooperation and Challenges of Modern Society 3.2.1 Develop scientific cooperation with NATO to better support national priorities, policy and reform objectives Action 1 Expend connections to the Virtual Silk Highway internet system Action 2 Modernize national structures and policies for science. See also objectives 1.2.4 and 1.3.2 3.2.2 Reducing the environmental impact of military activities Action 1 Implement Environmental management in the military sector (EMS), taking into account the Strategic Defense Review. See also objectives 1.2.2 and 1.3.3 3.3 Cooperation in civil emergency planning and emergency preparedness 3.3.1 Improvement of the national civil emergency system Action 1 Improve role of Department of Emergencies and Civil Defence (MIA) response capacities in the filed of CEP and disaster and preparedness Action 2 Improve the national CEP and disaster response as well as crises management structures Action 3 Improve the training for the specialists and experts
Georgia has already established high-level coordination bodies and mechanisms for the coordination and management of NATO/Partnership related policy and activities. This structure should now be adequately empowered to provide effective guidance and recommendations to government institutions. 4.2 Resources Activities and programmes supporting IPAP should be adequately funded to ensure full participation of appropriate institutions and their representatives in priority cooperation activities. 4.3 Protective security Georgia’s priority is to ensure as soon as possible, its capability to exchange classified information with NATO. 4.1 Administrative issues 4.1.1 Ensure effective IPAP implementation through coordination and coherent management of supporting programmes Action 1 Establish adequate liaison with NATO at various level 4.1.2 Improve Liaison Arrangements Action 1 Send Georgian Partner Staff Officer to NATO HQ, International Military Staff 4.2 Resources 4.2.1 Ensure adequate funding of IPAP supporting programmes and activities Action 1 Identify and allocate resources requirements for the implementation of this programme of cooperation 4.3 Protective security 4.3.1 Re-establish an internal security system for the exchange of classified information between NATO and Georgia which is compliant with NATO requirements Action 1 Re-locate the Central Classified Registry from the Office of the Parliamentary Committee to the National Security Council 4.3.2 Re-establish the means to communicate securely with NATO via electronic means Action 1 Retrain MOD staff to use SY71s which have been provided to Georgia and are presently non-functional. |
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