Missions are encouraged to integrate risk management in all mission operations at the outset in mission planning and resource allocation at all levels of the accountability chain in mandate delivery. This shared understanding must be reflected in structures and accountability frameworks.

Missions are also expected to develop risk management plans, which should look at the level of risk and specific risk factors linked to possible misconduct by their personnel, with particular emphasis on sexual exploitation and abuse for each prong of the three-pronged strategy.

As part of related risk management activities, as appropriate, missions conduct risk assessment visits and patrols, identify and assess risks and their sources, undertake mitigating actions and conduct follow-up visits to ensure that identified risks are adequately addressed and mitigated. Missions are guided by the DMSPC SEA Risk Management Toolkit and the Misconduct Risk Management Tools.

Missions report to the Conduct and Discipline Service on a quarterly basis on their risk assessment and mitigation activities. Missions have also been requested to develop mission-specific plans of action, based on the realities on the ground in each mission.