An Cosantóir March / April 2026 www.military.ie/magazine
T
he purpose of our S9 CIMIC Cell is
coordinating the interface between the
military element of IRISHPOLBATT, and
the local civilian population (CIVPOP). Our key
principles are neutrality, cooperation, and
support to mission objectives. Our relationship
with the Host Nation (HN) is paramount in
assisting with the execution of our mission;
it enables freedom of movement within
the Area of Operations (AO), and creates an
understanding amongst the CIVPOP of our role
and mission here. It is an immensely rewarding
job; every day we are out in the local area,
striving to make a meaningful difference to the
lives of the local people we live among.
ARTICLE BY CAPT CIARA CARROLL
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CIMIC – CIVIL
MILITARY
COORDINATION/
COOPERATION
An integral part of
all operations for
127 Inf Bn UNIFIL
