You are Major in Indian Army You deputed in Central African Republic as a part of International Peac...........

Decision making and Interpersonal Skills Statement - Courses of Action

You are Major in Indian Army. You deputed in Central African Republic as a part of International Peace Keeping Force. CAR is wracked by severe tribal strife between two tribal groups and situation is on a flashpoint. Members of one of rebel groups mostly consisting of women and children approach you for refuge in UN compound. You know that helping one group may antagonize the other tribe and UN compound might come under attack. What will be your reaction?

You will tell the members of tribe to move out immediately.

You will let the members in on humanitarian grounds and not worry about consequences.

You will ask your commanding officer for advice and plead their case

You will explain the situation to tribal members and try to arrange a safe passage for them.

Explanation:

- Option 1: Telling the members to leave immediately may avoid an immediate confrontation but lacks compassion and disregards the humanitarian crisis.

- Option 2: Letting them in on humanitarian grounds is a compassionate response but can escalate tensions and put the UN compound at risk.

- Option 3: Asking your commanding officer for advice and pleading their case ensures you make a decision within the chain of command. It allows for a more measured response, balancing humanitarian needs with security concerns.

- Option 4: Explaining the situation and arranging safe passage is a considerate approach. It addresses their safety without putting the compound at risk but may not always be feasible.