Article
I
Definitions
1
In this agreement the expression:
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a)
``SHIRBRIG" means ``The Multinational Stand-by Forces High Readiness Brigade for UN Operations", which is a pre-established (non-standing), multinational brigade at high readiness, composed of contributions to the United Nations Stand-by Arrangement System, which in accordance with national decisions can be offered to carry out peacekeeping missions mandated by the United Nations;
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b)
``Planning Element" means the multinational element, which is the permanent part of the SHIRBRIG staff, established to support the Brigade by performing pre-deployment functions, and then, on deployment, to become the nucleus of the deployed SHIRBRIG staff;
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c)
``SHIRBRIG activities," in addition to daily activities of the Planning Element, shall be deemed to include all pre-deployment activities such as conferences, meetings, training and exercises.