In order to lead a field operation, you must have a very clear understanding of the following aspects: 

 1: What is the field operation expected to achieve? ;

 2: High level security assessment. 

 3: Team responsibilities and required skill sets. 
These three components of field operations management constitute corresponding yet interlinked parts of this module. Please view the learning videos and complete the quiz to proceed onto the next module concerning Safety and Security. Remember: if you need a helping hand, then look no further than the lecturer’s written notes on the topic below!

In the context of conflicts, disasters, and emergencies, several humanitarian workers have lost their lives whilst conducting relief efforts and operations. The subject of safety and security has subsequently been promoted more and more in field operations management in recent years to mitigate further casualties. This module concerns the fundamental rules and things to know about managing team safety and security. 

 1. Legitimacy, approvals, personal identities, and visibility.

 2. Prior and real-time risk assessments, management, and mitigation.

 Please view the learning videos and complete the quiz to proceed onto the next module concerning Deployment Planning for Field Missions. Remember: if you need a helping hand, then look no further than the lecturer’s written notes on the topic below!

High level mission planning is important,but most operational problems come from a lack of detailed mission planning. While not everything on a field mission or field operation can be foreseen, many factors can be anticipated and therefore accounted for. Deployment planning is one useful way to do this. This module concerns information on the following aspects of deployment planning: 

 1. Team preparedness, gender, and diversity. 

 2. Personal preparedness.

 3. Communications.

 4. Health and welfare.

 5. Human resources, finance, and administration. 

 6. Logistics. 

Please view the learning videos and complete the quiz to proceed onto the next module concerning Post-Operations Learning. Remember: if you need a helping hand, then look no further than the lecturer’s written notes on the topic below!

Repeating operational mistakes demonstrates a lack of learning and organisational competence. Minor or major incidents are almost inevitable in a field operation depending on the context and complexity of the mission.This module provides the basic tools for organizational and personal post-operations learning. 

 1. Incident reporting, management, review of procedures, and planning. 

 2. Team learning approaches during and after operations.

 3. Individual feedback and growth, and organizational learning

 Please view the learning videos and complete the quiz to finish the Field Operations Management course. Remember: if you need a helping hand, then look no further than the lecturer’s written notes on the topic below!