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include asphalting of main and secondary roads, replacement and implementation of road signs and
lighting, and the construction
of retaining walls along local
roads. Indirectly, such projects
facilitate timely intervention in
case of health emergencies
and the operational monitoring
activities conducted by
UNIFIL patrols.
Alternatively or in addition to
CIMIC projects (which
generally require allocated
funds), CIMIC low / no cost
activities can be implemented,
based on peculiar capabilities
of the deployed Military
Force. Although low / no cost
activities generally require the
commitment of own resources (men, means and materials owned by the Military Force), they often
lead to achieving desired objectives in support of the civil environment by obtaining a high degree
of consensus from the local population. Low / no cost activities often include courses (computer
operator, blacksmith, carpenter, cook), campaigns on food safety (Hazard Analysis and Critical
Control Point -HACCP-) and health (medical / dental awareness). A high level of coordination
between the military force and non-military actors is often required prior and during the conduct of
these activities. Through a
constant communication
between CIMIC operators
and the numerous non-
military actors in Lebanon
(including Local Authorities,
International Organizations,
Government Organizations
and –Non Governmental
Organizations) the use of
available resources has been
optimized and overlaps /
replication of effort
significantly reduced.

Write by:
Major Nicola Dell’Anno, born in Salerno on 17 June 1979, joined the Army on
the year 2000, attending the 182° course “Onore” of the Modena Military
Academy. After the studies he undertook his command duties in different Army
cores and filled management positions at the United Nations. Currently he
works as Military Assistant and Public Information Officer at the Multinational
CIMIC Group (MNCG) in Motta di Livenza (TV) which is a multinational
combined and joint unit specialized in Civil Military Cooperation(CIMIC).

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