Division (b) Additional tasks during operations

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 new options to the EUMC 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;

Tasks undertaken through the Civ/Mil Cell:

• It provides the permanent key nucleus of the EU Ops Centre;

• It assists in coordinating civilian operations. Such operations are carried out under DG E authority. It assists with planning, support (including the possible use of military means) and conduct of civilian operations (strategic level remains with DG E).