Military crisis responses to COVID-19
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Kalkman JP
J Conting Crisis Manag
2021[Mar]; 29
(1
): 99-103
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Countries across the globe have mobilized their armed forces in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic. Current contributions of armed forces have resulted from an
urgent need for additional personnel and resources, and were facilitated by a
framing of the crisis in terms of war. These deployments were in the interest of
armed forces and enabled them to improve their operational readiness, boost their
societal standing and support societies with their expertise. Even though armed
forces may provide crucial aid in times of need, it is important that civilian
crisis organizations are not undermined, civilian control and civil rights are
guaranteed, and the effects on other military operations are considered and
discussed. This Forum contribution offers some reflections and recommendations.
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