We’re launching the Civil Affairs Team Room today to introduce our site. This blog is intended to fill a gap in understanding the operations and profession of civil affairs that can’t always be found in doctrine, the classroom, or most books on the subject but can be gained by hearing the stories of those who learned the ropes through personal experience and research.
We believe all members of the U.S. Department of Defense civil affairs forces of all services and all components—past, present, and future—are part of the One Civil Affairs Team and have valuable lessons to share.
We seek your questions to generate conversations. What do you want to know about civil affairs, life as a civil affairs professional, or the experiences of seasoned civil affairs officers, non-commissioned officers, and members of partner organizations as they faced particular challenges working with military units, mission partners, and local national populations and authorities in the field? Send a note to the Civil Affairs Team Room, and we will do our best to have our team members share what they know.
Keep in mind that we must adhere to rules that restrict us from sharing information that is classified or violate operational security, and many of our posts require formal review by professionals in those areas before we can publish them.
Finally, while you’re here, check out our internal and external links. We plan to update the site from time to time. What information and links would you like to see that would enhance your experience in the Civil Affairs Team Room? Send us a note.
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