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Civil affairs (CA) is made up of both
reserve and active duty components. The 96th Civil Affairs
Battalion is the only active duty civil affairs unit, it represents 4
percent of the U.S. Army's civil affairs force. 96th CA is
capable of rapidly deploying one of its 5 regionally oriented companies
to meet the need of initial CA support, with transition to reserve units
beginning as soon as they are able to mobilize. The reserve component CA
units are functionally oriented.
Each CA unit has specialized teams assist
tactical commanders in their responsibilities toward the civilian
population, prevent civilian interference with tactical operations,
provide liaison with civilian governmental agencies, and help restore a
friendly nation's legal or economic system. They are also capable of
other civil functions such as assisting with fighting famine and
diseases, feeding innocent victims of destruction, protecting legal
rights, and insuring continued education of the young.
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