Division (b) Additional tasks during operationsF1

The EUMS provides, through the ‘ Watch Keeping Capability ’ , a 24h/7 days capability to monitor all ESDP missions and operations to ensure the passage of operation-specific information in a systematic way.

The EUMS, acting under the direction of the EUMC, continuously monitors all the military aspects of operations. It conducts strategic analysis in liaison with the designated operation commander to support the EUMC in its advisory role to the PSC in charge of the strategic direction.

In the light of political and operational developments, it provides the EUMC with new options as a basis for EUMC's military advice to the PSC.

It contributes to the key nucleus reinforced, and to further augmentation, as required, of the EU Ops Centre.

It provides the permanent key nucleus of the EU Ops Centre.

It assists in coordinating civilian operations. Such operations are planned and conducted under the authority of DCPCC. It assists with planning, support (including the possible use of military means) and conduct of civilian operations (strategic level remains with DGE IX).