title: [Civilian-military actions].
abstract: This article presents the concept of civilian and military cooperation (CIMIC) including its definition, origin, goals, and implementation. The author details the value and role of CIMIC in responding to crisis situations. To illustrate his point, the author includes a short description of CIMIC during the Kosovo crisis.
authors.affiliation: jacques.bedeneau@caramail.com
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bedeneau
mesh_terms: D000533:Altruism; D002959:Civil Defense / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007373:Interinstitutional Relations; D008887:Military Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration*; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D012066:Relief Work / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014480:United Nations / Q000458:organization & administration; D015022:Yugoslavia