Civil-Military Interaction

Definition

CMI is one of the two core activities of CIMIC.

CMI is defined as “activities between military NATO bodies and non-military actors to foster mutual understanding that enhance effectiveness and efficiency in crisis management and conflict prevention and resolution.”

 CMI includes outreach, engagement with non-military actors, civil-military liaisons (platforms or liaison officers), consultation, and collaboration. None of the activities is isolated; they are connected to each other and represent a certain stage of interaction with actors.

Source

AJP3.19

Key words

Non-military actors

Crisis management

Conflict prevention