2017 CIVIL - MILITARY COOPERATION IN KSF

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1 Ministria për Forcën e Sigurisë së Kosovës Ministarstvo za Kosovske Bezbednosne Snage Ministry for the Kosova Security Force 2017 CIVIL - MILITARY COOPERATION IN KSF KSF in service of the citizens! Pristina, December 2017

2 ABBREVIATIONS 1. MKSF Ministry for the Kosovo Security Force 2. KSF Kosovo Security Force 3. LFC Land Forces Command 4. CIMIC Civil-Military Cooperation 5. EB Engineering Battalion 6. NGO Non-Governmental Organization 7. NALT NATO Advisory and Liaison Team 8. LMT KFOR Liaison Teams 9. JRD KFOR s Joint Response Teams 10. G9 LFC The Department for Civil-Military Cooperation in the Land Forces Command. 11. KLA Kosovo Liberation Army 12. KPC Kosovo Protection Corps Botues Ministria për Forcën e Sigurisë së Kosovës Departamenti për Marrëdhënie me Publikun Departamenti për Bashkëpunim Civilo-Ushtarak Adresa elektronike: informimi.mfsk@gmail.com, informimi.mfsk@rks-gov.net 2 CIVIL - MILITARY COOPERATION IN KSF

3 The Ministry for Kosovo Security Force and the Kosovo Security Force, also during this year have continued to be along and in service of the citizens of all communities regardless as well as upon commitment and dedication to successfully respond to all requests and the needs of citizens of the Republic of Kosovo, in emergency and urgent cases, natural disasters and with particular emphasis on supporting the implementation of municipal projects, NGOs, Agencies and citizens indiscriminately. The KSF s contribution to the communities has been great, including minefield demining, search and rescue, medical aid, voluntary blood donation, engineering projects, bridge construction, opening and construction of roads, and as well as various support for all citizens of the Republic of Kosovo. The concentration of our human, material and technical capacities to help Kosovo citizens continues to be one of the key priorities of the Ministry for the Security Force, where the receiving, evaluation and coordination address remains the Civil Military Department, its staff in coordination with LFC in order to achieve the foreseen goals. Precisely, this cooperation of the MKSF/KSF with citizens The Keynote Speech of the MKSF s Minister has been evaluated by public opinion and as a result of this, the KSF is ranked as the most trusted institution in the country for many years in a row. We will continue with commitment the upgrade and professionalism of the KSF, and we will also commit ourselves that our relations with the citizens of Kosovo to be at the most possible highest level. The Kosovo Security Force with its many activities, commitment and dedicated work, and full operational capabilities based on the current mandate has accomplished all the planned tasks. Therefore, we are ready that with these existing capacities to be transformed from security consumers into security providers for our citizens, toward the goal of transformation of the KSF into the Kosovo Armed Forces. Rrustem Berisha Minister for Kosovo Security Force CIVIL - MILITARY COOPERATION IN KSF 3

4 The Keynote Speech of the KSF s Commander Undoubtedly, 2017 was a year of KSF s successes, thanks to your dedication, commitment and professionalism at all times. During this year we proved that we are a professional, motivated force and ready to support civil authorities and help the citizens of the Republic of Kosovo, regardless and upon of any circumstances. The commitment, dedication and professionalism of the KSF members have made the Kosovo Security Force the most trusted institution in the country for years in a row. The Kosovo Security Force from the beginning has been devoted and committed to be as close as possible to all citizens of the Republic of Kosovo with its professional capacities in order to create a safe environment and improve the living conditions for all citizens of the Republic of Kosovo. Upon the work and commitment of the members, the KSF is witnessing every day that it is a professional force, prepared, motivated and in service to all citizens of the Republic of Kosovo. The KSF through the Department of Civil-Military Cooperation has carried out dozens of humanitarian and infrastructural projects. These projects included the improvement of road infrastructure, medical services for communities, improvement of school infrastructure and many other projects that have directly impacted on creating a safe environment and facilitating the living conditions to the citizens of the Republic of Kosovo. The KSF will continue to be close to the citizens and contribute towards improving the security and living conditions to the citizens of the Republic of Kosovo because this is one of the main goals of the Kosovo Security Force. The Kosovo Security Force will retain its current capabilities and will work to upgrade and advance these capabilities. At the same time, the MKSF and KSF have made all preparations for transformation into KAF. Also, the KSF continues to work together with its strategic partners to build up a professional and multiethnic force that will be at the benefit to all citizens. Lieutenant General Rrahman Rama 4 CIVIL - MILITARY COOPERATION IN KSF

5 THE CIVIL MILIARY COOPERATION DURING THE YEAR OF 2017 During 2017, the Department for Civil-Military Cooperation also continued to co-operate, coordinate and carry out activities between MKSF and other central and local institutions, assisting all institutions while fulfilling the DCIMIC and KSF mission, in general. Thanks to the tireless work of CIMIC s staff, MKSF and LFC there have been co-ordinated and implemented projects, support, agreements of cooperation and mutual visits with various institutions, agencies and NGOs, where beneficiaries of this commitment there had been the citizens of the Republic of Kosovo. During this year, the focus was on the KSF approach to communities in general and in particular to the Serb community, implementing a series of projects that directly affect the improvement of citizens lives. These results were attributed to MKSF/KSF s leaders who have supported ideas and CIMIC on projects that have taken place this year. Undoubtedly, a success achieved during this period was a very close cooperation with KFOR in general, and with KFOR CIMIC in particular, which thanks to this cooperation we have also conducted joint engineering projects and other projects as well. These kind of projects and support have been achieved as a result of monthly meetings that DCIMIC has conducted with all KFOR subordinate units operating in Kosovo. Thanks to this commitment and close cooperation with local and international partners as well as all citizens indiscriminately in the field of civil-military relations management, it has fulfilled the strategic objectives of the Minister and Commander of the KSF. THE COOPERATION AGREEMENTS The cooperation agreements are part of the Department of Civil-Military Cooperation activities. During the year of 2017 have been signed several cooperation agreements with various institutions, which also have obliged MKSF to provide its assistance in the implementation of projects and in various support. The cooperation agreements signed: 1. Cooperation agreement between MKSF/ KSF and the landowner Mr. Fadil Rashiti, who allows the KSF to conduct FE Pëllumbi on his property, without any material or financial compensation, from April 2017, in the village of Zhegovc of the municipality of Gjilan, on Cooperation agreement between private property owners and MKSF for execution of Summer Camp 2017, for land use in order to conduct the activities of CUS from until in village Zhegovc, Municipality of Gjilan, with the owners: Fadil Rashiti, Ramadan Qerimi, Halit Rashiti, Sejdi Rashiti, Mejdi Pajaziti, Sabit Ahmeti, Isuf Neziri, Sami Ahmeti and Sadik Qerimi. 3. Cooperation Agreement between the Ministry for the Kosovo Security Force and the Municipality of Partesh for regulation of road in the village of Pasjan, on Cooperation agreement between MKSF and the Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary for providing veterinary services to the KSF on CIVIL - MILITARY COOPERATION IN KSF 5

6 COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN MKSF AND PIA ADEM JASHARI The Ministry for the Kosovo Security Force has reached a cooperation agreement with Pristina International Airport Adem Jashari. On behalf of the Ministry, the agreement was signed by Shkelzen Sylaj, Secretary General of MKSF, and on behalf of Pristina International Airport Adem Jashari by Adem Gashi, Director of the Operations and Maintenance Department. Through this agreement KSF and Limak-PIA have been agreed that special units of the KSF, the Civil Protection Regiment Unit and the Medical Company will respond in emergency cases when Limak-PIA requests from the KSF. Dr. Shkelzen Sylaj from MKSF and Adem Gashi from PIA while signing the agreement 6 CIVIL - MILITARY COOPERATION IN KSF

7 THE OPENING AND CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS During the year of 2017, the Kosovo Security Force through the Civil-Military Department has supported many institutions, NGOs, municipalities and citizens of the Republic of Kosovo, through the implementation of various projects. The opening, construction and remodeling of roads, with particular emphasis on rural areas, continues to be a major need of citizens throughout the territory of the Republic of Kosovo. The concentration of our human, material and technical capacities to help Kosovo citizens during this year has been one of the key priorities of the Kosovo Security Force. Civic-Military Cooperation Department is the first door to receive, evaluate and implement projects in support of all citizens of the Republic of Kosovo, indiscriminately. Thanks to tireless work of the KSF Engineering Battalion and in cooperation with the aforementioned ones, the following projects there have been realized: SEWAGE ARRANGEMENT AND MANAGEMENT IN SHUSHICË SCHOOL VILLAGE Within the framework of our cooperation with KFOR and other international organizations, we have coordinated the realization of the project in the village of Shushicë/Šušica, Gracanica. This During the execution of works by KSF project was identified by KFOR LMT teams and then it was seen as necessary the commitment of the KSF to carry out the works. The project as aforementioned was one day project and was carried out from the members of the KSF Engineering Battalion, who have opened the opening of a 30m watercourse, the installation of sewage pipes and the coverage of the watercourse. The Municipality of Gracanica has been involved in this project by providing the pipe. Thanks to this project, the students of this school have the opportunity to play in the yard without the fears that they may be endangered by any eventual illness. Joint picture of KSF-KFOR with the citizens CIVIL - MILITARY COOPERATION IN KSF 7

8 THE EXCAVATING AND LEVELING OF THE FOOTBALL FIELD IN RUNIK / SKENDERAJ The KSF Engineering Battalion has successfully completed the project of excavating and leveling the football field in the village of Runik, Skenderaj, on which is expected to be built by the Football Club Përparimi from Runik village. Initially this project was identified by LMT of KFOR, which in cooperation with local NGOs and the Municipality of Skenderaj which requested from KSF to complete the first phase of this project, and after that KFOR to be committed, and various companies and Municipality of Skenderaj will finalize the construction of this stadium. The KSF Engineering Battalion from August 21, 2017 to September 27, 2017 has been committed with personnel and engineering equipment and has done a great job accomplishing the demands of residents and all other stake holders thatwere involved in this project. It is important to be mention that this stadium will be used by Albanians and by Serbs living in that area, and as such the KSF has fulfilled its mission to help citizens. Equipment of the Engineering Battalion during the work 8 CIVIL - MILITARY COOPERATION IN KSF

9 THE OPENING AND REGULATION OF THE ROAD IN THE VILLAGE PASJAN / PARTESH Within the scope of the presence of the KSF in the municipalities with minorities living in Kosovo, through the implementation of the projects, KSF through the Engineering Battalion has conducted the project of opening and widening the road 1.5km long in the village of Pasjan / Partesh Municipality. The beneficiaries of this project were the Serbian citizens of this municipality, especially those of Pasjan village, who have been given access to work their lands. The KSF, in this project has been committed with personnel and engineering equipment, and has done a professional job and with high dedication. Also, the Municipality of Partesh and the Serb residents of this village have been cooperative and have supported the KSF in the execution of this important project to them. The KSF during the execution of works in Pasjan village THE OPENING OF THE WATERCOURSE IN KONJUSHË VILLAGE Department of Civil-Military Cooperation to the MKSF and G9 of LFC have coordinated the activities for realization of the project in the village of Kojushe to Prizren, for opening and regulation of the long watercourse 500m with 1m depth. This project was conducted in October (2017), by members of the KSF Engineering Battalion. The opening of this watercourse prevents the risk of flooding of waters and the eventual damage to the agricultural crops of Kojuska s residents. During the works of opening the watercourse CIVIL - MILITARY COOPERATION IN KSF 9

10 THE PROJECT/DONATION OF THE KSF, DETAL CHAIR TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF ARTANA Under the organization of the Department of Civil-Military Cooperation of the MKSF, to Municipality of Artana (Novo Brdo), was donated a dental chair. This donation from the Kosovo Dental Clinic Center was aimed at facilitating the needs of citizens of Artana, to enable them to perform some dental services in the ambulance of village. On behalf of the Commander of the KSF, Lieutenant General Rrahman Rama, Lieutenant Colonel Afrim Veseli, the dental chair was handed over to the Mayor of Artana, Mr.Ivanovic, saying that MKSF is in the service of all citizens of Kosovo and communities indiscriminately. The KSF soldiers carrying the dental chair While the mayor of the Municipality of Artana, Sevetisllav Ivanov, on behalf of all the citizens of the municipality he leads, thanked the KSF for the assistance provided in these words: Dentistry chair has been a priority for us, as a very important device for the service of all citizens of this area, especially in the service of children and students. Joint picture with Mayor of Municipality, Mr. Svetisllav Ivanoviç 10 CIVIL - MILITARY COOPERATION IN KSF

11 THE MEMBERS OF THE HANDICAP KOSOVA VISITED THE TRAINING AND DOCTRINE COMMAND IN FERIZAJ Joint picture of the participants in the barrack Skënderbeu in Ferizaj In order to provide the support to the NGOs and various organizations operating in Kosovo, the Department of Civil-Military Cooperation and the Command of Doctrine and Training in Ferizaj on the occasion of Liberation Day, June 12, hosted the Doctrine and Training Command a team of the non-governmental organization Handicap Kosova Colonel Irfete Spahiu and the staff of TRADOC, after welcoming the team of Handicap Kosova to the KSF Doctrine and Training Command, jointly continued their visits to all areas of TRA- DOC in order to familiarize themselves with activities that were being held in this barracks. Meanwhile, Ylber Selmani, responsible person for Handicap Kosova said that he is very happy to be in the KSF barracks with team of the NGO Handikap KOSOVA. It is a special emotion when we visit the TRADOC barracks on Day of Peace, but even when we see our soldiers in uniforms, this adds to our sense of joy. He also thanked Colonel Spahiu for the warm reception they found during the visit to the TRADOC premises. At the end, it was organized a joint lunch of the TRADOC s Officers and NCOs with the team from Handicap KOSOVA. CIVIL - MILITARY COOPERATION IN KSF 11

12 THE YOUTH CAMP 2017 During the year of 2017, the Department of Civil-Military Cooperation has also continued the tradition of realization of the Youth Camp in the premises of the Training and Doctrine Command in Ferizaj. This organization is one of the most important activities of the Civil-Military Department, where the youth of the Republic of Kosovo were given the opportunity to live the military life for a week at the KSF s barrack. This activity was organized by the DCIMIC in cooperation with the Minister of Education, which through the Municipal Education Directorates, in all municipalities of Kosovo, selects from 2 to 4 pupils from the best and they become part of the Camp that lasts 5 days. The camp was organized from 5 to 9 June 2017, attended by 106 high school students from the municipalities of the Republic of Kosovo. During their staying in the camp, the students, Picture of pupils during the certificate awarding ceremony besides they are being familiar with the military life, were also equipped with knowledge of various topics; Transformation of KLA and KPC, mission, tasks and structure of KSF, civil-military cooperation in KSF, orientation in nature, command instruction, mine awareness, etc.. They have also gained extensive knowledge in the field of search and rescue and providing first aid, as well as carrying out numerous cultural sports activities. The pupils impressions about Camp have been very specific, and most of them have expressed the wish to be part of the KSF in the future, as military life has affected them to feel more different. Also, the students have highly appreciated the tireless and cordial work of the KSF instructors during the five days of their stay in the Skenderbeu barracks in Ferizaj. Moment of pupil s reception and providing with military clothes/shoes 12 CIVIL - MILITARY COOPERATION IN KSF

13 WELCOME RECEPTION OF THE STUDENTS IN THE PREMISES OF THE KSF The students of the Faculty of Philosophy to the University of Prishtina, the master studies in the studying program of Archive, together with the professor dr. Haxhi Ferati, visited the Ministry for the Kosovo Security Force, within the course development; History of Kosovo s institutions. The visit was carried out within the framework of the cooperation of the Department of CIMIC with the Faculty of Philosophy to the University of Prishtina. During this visit, the students were informed about the developments of the KSF, the mission, structure, capacity, operations, trainings, planning, and strategic review of the security sector and the transformation process of the Kosovo Security Force into the Armed Forces. Students were also informed of the achieved successes of the KSF; professional development, training, education, as well as cooperation and partnership A joint picture from the students visit in the MKSF built up with NATO member countries and other countries, both regional and international. Also, to students were presented the achievements of KSF s units in various military competitions abroad, such as Macedonia, Croatia, the UK and other countries where KSF units participated. In the end, students were briefed on the Strategic Security Sector Review and preparations for transforming of the KSF into the Kosovo Armed Forces. The students of the Faculty of Philosophy with highly interest participated in the lecture, as well as they asked many questions about the future of the KSF, KAF, archive documents management, transparency, access to official documents, etc. In the end, the students were satisfied with the information they were able to get from the KSF s officers. CIVIL - MILITARY COOPERATION IN KSF 13

14 THE ACTIVITY OF THE NGO PL4Y INTERNATIONAL KOSOVA IN KSF BARRACK The Department of the CIMIC within the framework of the cooperation with various national and international with NGOs, this year in cooperation with the French NGO Play International Kosova, organized the participation of volunteers participating in the activities of the Sports For Youth into various cultural and sports events, which were held in the barracks Skënderbeu in Ferizaj. This activity is divided into two phases. The first phase was held on 18 and 19 March 2017, while the second phase on 23 and 24 September volunteers were participants from Pejë, Skenderaj, Plemetinë, Janjevë, Shtërpcë, Mamushë, Mitrovicë, Kamenicë and Shtime participated in this organization. At the same time, these volunteers represented 6 communities living in Kosovo as; Albanian, Roma, Ashkali, Serb, Turkish and Bosniak. Thanks to the cooperation with the KSF and the use of the barracks Skënderbeu in Ferizaj, young people from different communities had the opportunity to meet and exchange their experiences and discuss different topics, such as about the organization of the Day Against Discrimination or Various Sports Activities, including the Organizations Handikos and Kapak along with students from the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports. VOLUNTARY BLLOD DONATION Tradition goes on. It is already known to all citizens of the Republic of Kosovo that KSF is officially the largest blood donor for the National Blood Transfusion Center. Normally this is done on a voluntary basis by all members of the KSF, twice a year. Department of Civil-Military Cooperation and Medical Department at MKSF in cooperation with the National Blood Transfusion Center, during the year of 2017 have organized the action for the voluntary blood donation to the all post-bases of the KSF. This activity is of special importance and makes us feel proud, because through the doses of blood donations were given by the members of the KSF voluntarily, we achieve to save lives regardless. At the same time, the KSF through this action fulfills the mission carried out also its duty to assist and support all citizens of the Republic of Kosovo. During the year of 2017, voluntary blood donation by members of the KSF was conducted in two phases. The first phase was carried out from until , where 568 doses of blood donations were given, while the second phase from until and 540 doses of blood donations were given. 14 CIVIL - MILITARY COOPERATION IN KSF

15 DEMINING S INSTRUCTORS HELD THE LECTURE FOR THE PUPILS MINES AND OTHER UNEXPLODED ORDINANCE The Kosovo Security Force (KSF), especially the Civil Protection Regiment s Demining Company (RMC), based on the Action Plan of the Department of Civil-Military Cooperation to the MKSF, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, also this year has conducted a campaign to hold lectures on students awareness of the risk of mine and other unexploded explosive devices in primary and secondary schools of the Republic of Kosovo. According to the Coordination Center for Demining at the Ministry for the Kosovo Security Force, this campaign is aimed at preventing incidents with mines or other unexploded ordnance, as these explosive weapons still continue to hurt Kosovo residents, where from post-war to Kosovo (1999) has lost 116 citizens, while over 459 have lost their limbs and are left Demining Instructors lecturing in front of the pupils with life-long consequences. The purpose of this campaign is to raise awareness among students and citizens of Kosovo how to deal with such dangerous assets, knowing that citizens, especially children, are curious to touch suspicious objects without realizing the danger which may be threatened by them. According to the Demining Instructor s assessment, already the children are now able to recognize the colors, forms and procedures of what they should undertake after seeing a dangerous tool. Most of the students thanks to these lectures have learned extremely much about the unexploded tools, and we have had cases when they themselves have informed us that they have encountered these tools. Presentation of unexplored tools through pictures CIVIL - MILITARY COOPERATION IN KSF 15

16 ENVIROMENT PROTECTION PROJECTS LET S CLEAN KOSOVO The Kosovo Security Force, under the organization of the Civil-Military Department, during this year has developed various activities for marking environmental days, such as Earth Day, Environment Day, Water Day, etc. Through the commitment of the KSF in these activities, besides carrying out concrete work on the cleaning of different places, we have managed to convey a message of awareness to the citizens of Kosovo about the importance of the environment in our health. Even during this year, in cooperation with NGO Let s do it Kosova, have been organized the activity for cleaning and collection of wastes throughout the territory of Kosovo, in support of the project Let s Clean Kosovo. In this organized action at the country level, the KSF has participated with engineering equipment and personnel. The KSF members during the cleaning action RECEPTION OF THE PUPILS IN THE PREMISES OF THE KSF Within the numerous activities which were carried out by the KSF, a special moment is also the organization of visits and reception of pupils of primary and secondary schools to Kosovo. Also during this year, many educational institutions have received requests for visits to the KSF premises. CIMIC Department of MKSF and G9 of LFC have coordinated all these visits, welcoming all visitors with dignity and taking care of the various presentations about the KSF s activities and activities up to at their meals service. 16 CIVIL - MILITARY COOPERATION IN KSF Picture of pupils attending the KSF Day on 27 November 2017

17 KSF IN SERVICE OF THE CITIZENS! The Department for Civil-Military Cooperation in the MKSF, in the framework of cooperation with the institutions of the Republic of Kosovo, has carried out the donation activity of the KSF (blankets, sheets and pillows) for the Serbian Orthodox Church in the Gracanica Monastery. The picture during the distribution of food packages for families in need in Mitrovica. The funds for purchasing of these packages were collected by participants in the Run with the KSF competition The humanitarian project during the donation of medical supplies to the Family Medicine Center of village Plemetin / Obiliq CIVIL - MILITARY COOPERATION IN KSF 17

18 Participation of the KSF s members in the Pristina International Half Marathon 2017 Participation of the KSF s members in the running race of 5km, which is organized under the patronage of the COMMKFOR. The picture shows COM- MKFOR awarding the medal to the KSF s member Granit Kryeziu, who took the first place in this competition. Picture from the BAFTA award ceremony, won by the short film HOME, where part of which were about 100 members of the KSF, who played secondary roles in this film. 18 CIVIL - MILITARY COOPERATION IN KSF

19 CONTENTS The Speech of MKSF Minister...3 The Speech of KSF Commander...4 Civil-Military Cooperation during Cooperation Agreements...6 The opening and construction of roads...7 Sewage arrangement and management in the school of Shushicë village...7 The digging and leveling of the football field in Runik / Skenderaj...8 The opening and regulation of the road in the village Pasjan / Partesh...9 The opening of the watercourse in the village Konjushë / Prizren...9 Project/Donation of the KSF regarding a dental chair to the Municipality of Artana...10 Handicap Kosova visit in the barrack of KSF in Ferizaj Youth Camp...12 Hosting the students in the KSF premises...13 NGO Play International Kosova activity in the KSF barrack Voluntary blood donation...14 The lectures for students were conducted by demining instructors Mines and other unexploded ordnance...15 Projects on environment protection...16 KSF in service of the citizens!...17 CIVIL - MILITARY COOPERATION IN KSF 19

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