Table 1

Material infrastructure for Force Units (FU) and Formed Police Units (FPU)

UtilityInfrastructure outputMaterial infrastructure
Physical requirements
WaterDrinking water, water for washing/cleaning etc.Reservoirs, wells, pipelines
Comfortable temperature and lightElectricity, oil, diesel, petrol, solar powerPower lines, fuel tanks, generators, solar panels
HealthMedical care, food, waste disposalHospitals, sewage system, waste disposal capacities, kitchen, dining facilities
Protection against natureAccommodation, working places, flood protection, sun protection, insect/wildlife protectionHouses, buildings, ditches, levees, ground preparation
Social requirements
SecurityForce protection, judiciary, legislation (ROE, MoU)Outer perimeter, checkpoints, shelters, MP facilities, detention buildings
InformationUsage of telephones, radios, Internet, written documentsTelephone lines, data cables, Wi-Fi net, satellites, printing facilities
Education/trainingKnowledge of ROEs, local culture, driving skills, soldier/police skillsShooting ranges, classrooms, meeting rooms, conference rooms, gyms
MobilityUsage of cars, trucks, aircrafts, helicopters, ship, trainsRoads, airstrips, helipads, rail tracks, ports, terminal buildings, train stations
Environmental protectionClean air and waterWater/air purification filters, waterworks

Source: Adapted from Torissi (2009) 

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