24/04/2022
Peacekeeping is readiness beyond war.
United Nations Peacekeeping operations are military missions conducted beyond conventional warfare.
They demand both readiness and professionalism.
The Army serves as the primary force in force generation and support.
In particular, the Thai HMEC has been developed under the UN Peacekeeping Capability Readiness System (PCRS).
Preparation began in 2017,
with deployment to South Sudan on 23 December 2018.
At its core, this mission is about:
Transforming a “military unit”
into one capable of operating effectively within an international environment.
It is not only about tactical proficiency,
but also about adherence to international standards
and the ability to operate cohesively with multinational forces.
From an operational perspective:
Peacekeeping is not about fighting to win.
It is about stabilizing situations
to create space for peace to emerge.
The key lesson is clear:
Readiness must begin before the mission starts,
and be sustained continuously
throughout the entire operation.
Because ultimately,
Sustainable peace
is not achieved by force alone,
but through
“credible, multidimensional readiness.”