Special Operations Group (UNSOG)
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Established in 1989, the Special Operations Grouphttp://www.unsog.org/ (UNSOG) of the United Nations
was an assignment designation for parties engaged by secondment or contract to conduct strategic services on behalf of the United Nations Security Council
(UNSC).
With the establishment of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations
(DPKO) in 1992, SOG was placed under the jurisdiction of the Stand-by Arrangements System (UNSAS) to form and coordinate Rapid Response Teams for pre-Deployment Assessment and Security.
As a result of the Report of the Panel on United Nations Peace Operations (known as the Brahimi Report), SOGs functions expanded to bridge existing shortfalls in field security, specifically in strategic information services (gathering, analysis and distribution). Other duties included Operations Training, Civil-Military Co-operation
(CIMIC), Rule of Law
support, and Mission Oversight.
In 2007, as a result of further reform within the United Nations Secretariat
, the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) was established to bring together a coordinated approach under one entity, the United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services
(OIOS) extended its role, whilst the Rule of Law Unit was established, all of which formally assumed many of the functions performed on an interim basis by SOG.
In June 2008 the SOG structure was placed under direct Secretariat jurisidction, with its operational status down-graded to stand-by.
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
was an assignment designation for parties engaged by secondment or contract to conduct strategic services on behalf of the United Nations Security Council
United Nations Security Council
The United Nations Security Council is one of the principal organs of the United Nations and is charged with the maintenance of international peace and security. Its powers, outlined in the United Nations Charter, include the establishment of peacekeeping operations, the establishment of...
(UNSC).
With the establishment of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations
Department of Peacekeeping Operations
The Department of Peacekeeping Operations is a department of the United Nations which is charged with the planning, preparation, management and direction of UN peacekeeping operations.-History of the DPKO:...
(DPKO) in 1992, SOG was placed under the jurisdiction of the Stand-by Arrangements System (UNSAS) to form and coordinate Rapid Response Teams for pre-Deployment Assessment and Security.
As a result of the Report of the Panel on United Nations Peace Operations (known as the Brahimi Report), SOGs functions expanded to bridge existing shortfalls in field security, specifically in strategic information services (gathering, analysis and distribution). Other duties included Operations Training, Civil-Military Co-operation
Civil-Military Co-operation
Civil-Military Co-operation is the military function through which a commander links to civilian agencies active in a theatre of operations.-History:The United States Army has, since the Second World War, maintained Civil Affairs units...
(CIMIC), Rule of Law
Rule of law
The rule of law, sometimes called supremacy of law, is a legal maxim that says that governmental decisions should be made by applying known principles or laws with minimal discretion in their application...
support, and Mission Oversight.
In 2007, as a result of further reform within the United Nations Secretariat
United Nations Secretariat
The United Nations Secretariat is one of the five principal organs of the United Nations and it is headed by the United Nations Secretary-General, assisted by a staff of international civil servants worldwide. It provides studies, information, and facilities needed by United Nations bodies for...
, the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) was established to bring together a coordinated approach under one entity, the United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services
United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services
The United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services is a United Nations organ whose primary purpose is to perform world-wide audit, investigation, inspection, programme monitoring, evaluation and consulting services to the United Nations Secretariat and the rest of the United Nations...
(OIOS) extended its role, whilst the Rule of Law Unit was established, all of which formally assumed many of the functions performed on an interim basis by SOG.
In June 2008 the SOG structure was placed under direct Secretariat jurisidction, with its operational status down-graded to stand-by.