Research for Noncombatant Evacuation Operation

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August 1, 1993
CNA's Joint and Contingency Operations Project will develop generic concepts for analysis in contingency operations. These documents should assist analysts who need to work in a new operational arena on short (to no) notice. This 'how-to' guide provides guidance for analysts and field representatives whose commands get involved in non-combatant evacuation operations -- whether solely in the contigency planning or, as well, in execution. Analysts can use it as a strawman for working within specific contingency operations.
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October 1, 1991

This research memorandum documents the events and discusses lessons learned from the non-combatant evacuation operation from the U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu, Somalia, in January 1991. During this operation, named 'EASTERN EXIT,' U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps forces evacuated 281 people from 30 countries (including 8 Ambassadors and 39 Soviet citizens).

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