So then, you're admitting that they have a role to play. Afghanistan is an extremely hostile environment. It is hard to tell these people that they are responsible and that if they had security safely under control and if they secured the perimeters, your presence might not be required. The two seem to go hand in hand in a hostile environment. As I see it, neither Oxfam nor any other NGO would be able to operate freely in an environment like Afghanistan without military protection.
It is true that you play a complementary role. My second question has to do with that very role.
Does Oxfam normally advise the Commander of the Canadian military on the type of operation to conduct and on where operations should be conducted? Conversely, does the military inform you of the type of operation it plans to carry out so that you can remain in a secure area? In other words, do you maintain a bilateral relationship, that is, do you keep each other informed of your activities?