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Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HA/DR): Home

This research guide provides information, resources, and training materials on the subject of civil-military coordination in foreign humanitarian assistance and disaster responses (HA/DR).

About the HA/DR Research Portal

The NWC's Humanitarian Military Support (HMS) is a function that supports the College of Maritime Operational Warfare courses and Fleet requirements for foreign humanitarian education and training through innovative education, applied research, and engaging simulation activities. HMS also partners with leading US and international universities, humanitarian organizations, and other bodies engaged in HA/DR to advance civilian-military coordination during responses to complex emergencies and natural disasters. For more information about HMS and its activities, please visit our website or explore this portal in more detail.

Please note, this portal contains content and links to websites that are being provided as a convenience and for general informational purposes only. They do not constitute an endorsement, approval, affiliation, or association with the Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, or the U.S. Naval War College unless specified.

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Featured HA/DR Training

Featured Resources on PRC and RUS HA/DR

Featured HA/DR Resources

HMS Academic Offerings

The HMS offers tailored HA/DR education to the U.S. Navy through the following courses.

  • Fleet Leaning Humanitarian Operations Course (FLHOC) Dynamic, tailored, and scalable courses and simulations to prepare U.S. Navy Fleet headquarters and Carrier / Expeditionary Strike Group staffs to effectively plan, execute, and assess HA/DR operations.
  • Maritime Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team (MarHAST) Course Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet-directed course that prepares select personnel from U.S. Navy Fleet headquarters and Carrier / Expeditionary Strike Group staffs to serve as a tactical level reconnaissance and liaison element during HA/DR operations.
  • Naval War College In-Residence Courses HRP provide lectures and simulations for CFMCC Flag Courses, ELOC, MOPC, and NWC Master’s Degree Electives.

If you are interested in learning more about these courses or require a tailored solution to fit your HA/DR education needs, please contact Hank Brightman at Hank.Brightman@usnwc.edu or humanitarianmilitarysupport@usnwc.edu

Disclaimer

Please note, this page contains content and links to websites that are being provided as a convenience and for general informational purposes only. They do not constitute an endorsement, approval, affiliation, or association with the Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, or the U.S. Naval War College unless specified.