SOFA/SOMA Team
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The SOFA/SOMA Team is a specialized group that negotiates, manages, and advises on Status of Forces and Status of Mission Agreements governing the legal status of military and mission personnel operating abroad.
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
legal advisory team
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military legal support entity ⓘ specialized negotiation team ⓘ |
| advisesOn |
legal status of military personnel abroad
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legal status of mission personnel abroad ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
align operational requirements with legal obligations
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protect legal rights of deployed personnel ⓘ respect sovereignty of host states ⓘ |
| engagesWith |
host nation governments
ⓘ
international organizations legal offices ⓘ sending state defense authorities ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
jurisdictional issues for deployed personnel
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legal status of foreign forces ⓘ privileges and immunities of deployed personnel ⓘ rights and obligations of host state regarding foreign forces ⓘ rights and obligations of sending state personnel ⓘ |
| handlesIssue |
civil jurisdiction over deployed personnel
ⓘ
claims and damages related to operations ⓘ criminal jurisdiction over deployed personnel ⓘ entry and exit of personnel and equipment ⓘ import and export of equipment ⓘ logistical and basing arrangements under SOFAs and SOMAs ⓘ taxation of deployed personnel ⓘ |
| hasExpertiseIn |
diplomatic privileges and immunities
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host nation law ⓘ international law ⓘ military operational law ⓘ treaty negotiation ⓘ |
| hasFunction |
advise on Status of Forces Agreements
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advise on Status of Mission Agreements ⓘ manage Status of Forces Agreements ⓘ manage Status of Mission Agreements ⓘ |
| hasPrimaryFunction |
negotiate Status of Forces Agreements
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negotiate Status of Mission Agreements ⓘ |
| objective |
ensure clear legal framework for deployed personnel
ⓘ
facilitate effective overseas operations through legal arrangements ⓘ reduce legal risk for sending state and host state ⓘ |
| operatesInContextOf |
international military operations
ⓘ
international missions ⓘ |
| providesAdviceTo |
defense policymakers
ⓘ
military commanders ⓘ mission leadership ⓘ |
| supportsActivity |
deployment of military personnel abroad
ⓘ
deployment of mission personnel abroad ⓘ host-nation engagement on legal status issues ⓘ overseas operations planning ⓘ |
| worksWithInstrumentType |
Status of Forces Agreement
NERFINISHED
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Status of Mission Agreement ⓘ international agreements ⓘ |
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