Brazil 2014
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PRESS INFORMATION KIT
THE MINISTRY OF DEFENSE IN THE
2014 FIFA WORLD CUP
Summary
Introduction 1
The role of Defense during the FIFA World Cup
Armed Forces points of action
Defense in host-cities
Preparation for the event
THE MINISTRY OF DEFENSE IN THE Legacy for the country
Introduction
The 2014 FIFA World Cup is an event of spectacular proportions that mobilizes
state entities and sectors
The Ministry of Defense takes part by planning and executing the security actions
in an integrated effort with the Ministry of Justice and public federal and state
security bodies, under the coordination of the Chief of Staff of the Presidency
of the Republic
The coordinated action of these actors in partnership with the General Security
Management of the World Cup Organizing Committee entails actions of enormous
complexity that require planning, coordination and integration, apart from the
gradual incorporation of new practices and the use of advanced technologies
This Press Information Kit contains the main information about the Defense’s
participation in the 2014 FIFA World Cup security plan, explaining its role and
responsibilities, the Armed Forces’ points of action and answers to important
questions associated to the matter
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The role of Defense duringthe FIFA World Cup
With challenges requiring continuous preparation and alignment, the 2014 FIFA
World Cup security matrix was conceived on the premise of integration among
the various participating entities
The planning and execution of the action involve a coordinated effort by the
Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Justice, supported by federal, state and
local public security entities
The document that consolidates this integration is the Strategic Plan for
Public Security and Defense for the Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup, published in
February 2013
In the Ministry of Defense, the work is coordinated by the Armed Forces Joint
Staff (EMCFA), which helps coordinate and execute the actions taken by the
three Armed Forces on the front line: Navy, Army and Air Force
In order to secure the regular provision of services to the population and watch
for suspicious activities along borders and in air and sea space, the Armed Forces
shall focus on ten strategic points to contribute to the event’s security The
main activities of these areas of concern seek to utilize the Armed Forces’ operational
capacity when carrying out constitutional missions typical of Defense, such as
sea and river protection, cybernetic defense and air space control
This integrated action model was tested and approved in previous events, such
as the Confederations Cup and the World Youth Day It benefitted from past
experiences and added new items for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, such as the
participation of defense in escorts and safety of the Team Training Centers, apart
from using military air bases in the reception of aircrafts transporting delegations
and authorities taking part in the event
All told, nearly 57,000 military personnel from the Navy, the Army and the
Air Force have been mobilized to act in the Defense of host cities However,
part of the troops shall only work as a contingency force on a prompt-response
basis, if a security crisis peak leads the Presidency of the Republic to authorize
its use Nearly 21,000 of the Armed Forces personnel will be ready to act in these
situations .
Armed Forces points of action
The 2014 FIFA World Cup security encompasses action in two vectors that are
integrated and complement one another: defense proper, under the responsibility
of the Ministry of Defense, via Armed Forces, and public security, under the
responsibility of the entities in charge of this department Both work in conjunction
with the Brazilian Intelligence Agency (Abin), which is in charge of providing
permanent risk assessments
Each of these entities has an established role and acts in tandem with the others
In the case of Defense, the Armed Forces Joint Staff (EMCFA) is responsible for
coordinating the action of the Navy, the Army and the Air Force in ten strategic
sectors
Here are the points of actions of the Armed Forces during the FIFA World Cup:
Aerospace Defense and Air
Space Control
In order to ensure traf f ic flow and air
space safety, the Air Force Command will
conduct special control efforts during
the World Cup
The plan includes the creation of three
air exclusion zones at the sites of the matches: a “white area”, which is reserved;
a “yellow area”, which is restricted; and a “red area”, which is forbidden The
period when these exclusion areas will be active will depend on the times of the
matches
For the opening and closing games, the zones will be active 3 hours before and
4 hours after the game For matches of the first phase of the tournament, the
restriction time shall be 1 hour before and up to three hours after the beginning
In the other phases, 1 hour before and up to 4 hours after the end
The purpose is to minimize the impact resulting from balance fluctuation between
capacity and demand, thus ensuring the safety of the operations, as well as the
regularity and punctuality of flights .
ARMED FORCES POINTS OF ACTION
Protection of strategic
structures
The Armed Forces will protect any and all
strategic structures related to the FIFA
World Cup The purpose is to ensure the
integrity of facilities and services the interruption
of which would cause serious
impact to the organization of these events
Some examples are electrical power and water supply substations, telecommunications
and airport towers Oil platforms and terminals shall also be guarded
Risk assessments shall determine essential structures that shall have reinforced
security in order to ensure their operations
Sea and river defense
Naval patrol and inspection are some of
the safety actions that will be taken by
the Brazilian Navy against threats from
t he se a a n d i m p r o p e r u se o f r i ve r
waterways, such as the circulation of
suspicious vessels
Combat divers and marines will be ready to act when necessary in recovery and
rescue actions focused on the deactivation of explosives and in maritime interdiction
operations Oil platforms and terminals shall also be guarded
Border cooperation
Armed Forces personnel will support the
action of Federal Police agents in the
protection of the 16,800 km of Brazilian
land borders with ten South American
countries
In order to protect the FIFA World Cup activities, a new edition of the Agatha
Operation will be conducted, focused on fighting unlawful cross-border actions
such as drug traf f icking, smuggling, weapon and ammunition traf f icking,
environmental crimes and illegal immigration The operation includes road-blocking
actions in strategic points along the entire border
Explosive inspection
In order to prevent the theft and
deviation of explosives, mostly used in
attacks on banks and ATMs, the Brazilian
Army has begun operations to enhance
the inspection of the trade of this sort
of material
Nearly 300 military organizations will closely inspect authorized companies,
warehouses and points of sale to reinforce the inspections that take place on a
regular basis The inspection actions shall be taken throughout Brazilian territory,
in sites that show traces of irregular or unlawful activities involving explosives
Cybernetic security and defense
Under the command of the Army, the Cybernetic
Defense Center will take preventive
or repressive actions against threats
endangering the security of systems supporting
Brazilian strategic structures involved
in the FIFA World Cup activities
Such monitoring will not encompass IT and communications systems in private
organizations, but will be focused solely on protection against network security
incidents that may directly affect the course of the competition
Chemical, Biological,
Radiological and Nuclear
Defense
C hemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear
Defense will inspect and scan every site
direc tly involve d in FIFA World Cup
activities Such action includes stadiums,
training centers, hotels, airports, airbase and official delegation convoys
The operation will make sure that there is no suspicious material endangering
the lives of citizens The military have been provided with special equipment
and are enabled to perform decontamination actions to eliminate noxious agents
detrimental to health
Prevention of and Fight against Terrorism
Experts of the three Armed Forces – Navy,
Army and Air Force – will act jointly in
the fight against terrorism, according to
incident plans especially prepared for
the FIFA World Cup
The military are capable of dealing with extreme situations and shall act in
delicate activities such as the deactivation of bombs and chemical and radioactive
devices Such action includes cooperation with agents of entities with operational
capacity and legal authority to act in these situations, including the Federal
Police, the Civil Police and the Military Police
Use of helicopters
The Armed Forces shall use helicopters
in airspace defense operations, support
to land missions and actions against
terrorism They will also act in the patrol
of places of concern by means of sensors
and “eagle eye” cameras In specif ic
situations, helicopters may also be used to support the movement of troops
Contingency force
Apart from supporting the FIFA World
Cup security matrix, the Armed Forces
will be ready to ac t in sp e cif ic crisis
situations, in coordination with public
security entities and civil defense
In the event the State Governor requests and the Presidency of the Republic
authorizes such emergency actions by the troops, these military personnel shall
act with the purpose of ensuring public order, the operation of essential services
and the exercise of established powers
In case such specif ic cooperation is needed, the Armed Forces shall keep
approximately 21,000 men trained and ready for action
The troops may act either with the purpose of reinforcing the safety plan provided
by these public safety entities or assume operational control in situations that
warrant such action
Defense in host-cities
In order to structure their action at a local level, the Ministry of Defense has
created an Area Defense Coordination Center (CCDA) in each of the 12 FIFA
World Cup host cities Apart from military personnel from the Armed Forces,
the CCDA is composed of representatives of public security, intelligence, civil
defense and private security entities
This will be done under the general coordination of the Armed Forces Joint Staff
(EMCFA), which shall maintain a Permanent Operation Center at the Ministry of
Defense in Brasília These centers will be responsible for carrying out the plans
devised for the Defense actions
However, the CCDAs will not work alone According to the FIFA World Cup security
program, the general command of actions in each State shall be carried out
by a Regional Integrated Security Executive Committee (Cesir), composed
of the General in charge of the CCDA, a representative for the Ministry of
Justice (the superintendent of the Federal Police within the State) and the
Public Security secretary
This “triumvirate” shall be responsible for ensuring that the work by different
sectors of public authorities in the security field is always done in an integrated
fashion during FIFA World Cup activities
On a national level, the strategic instance for guidance and integration of the
security actions will be the Integrated Securit y Executive Committee (Cesi),
composed of the Chief of Staff of the Presidency of the Republic and by the
Ministries of Justice and Defense, with permanent assistance from the Institutional
Security Office of the Presidency of the Republic (GSIPR)
Apart from the 12 cities that will host matches during the competition, Armed
Forces personnel will also be mobilized in the state capitals Vitória (ES), Aracaju
(SE) and Maceió (AL), which shall also receive delegations of players
See the sites where the Armed Forces will be present during the FIFA World
Cup in the map below.
DEFENSE IN HOST-CITIES
SALVADOR (BA)
COORDENAD OR
Almirante Luiz Henrique CAROLI
CUIABÁ (MT)
MANAUS (AM)
BRASÍLIA (DF)
MANAUS (AM)
COORDENAD OR
General Ubiratan POTY
FORTALEZA (CE)
COORDENAD OR
General Carlos Cesar ARAÚJO LIMA
NATAL (RN)
COORDENAD OR
Almirante Marcos Nunes de MIRANDA
RECI FE (PE)
COORDENAD OR
General João Carlos de JESUS CORRÊA
CUIABÁ (MT)
COORDENAD OR
General José Carlos Braga de AVELLAR
BRASÍLIA (DF)
COORDENAD OR
General RACINE Bezerra Lima Filho
BELO HORIZONTE (MG)
COORDENAD OR
General Mario Lucio Alves de ARAUJO
RIO DE JANEIRO (R J)
COORDENAD OR
General Luiz Eduardo RAMOS
SÃO PAULO (SP)
COORDENAD OR
General CARLOS dos Santos SARDINHA
CURITIBA (PR)
COORDENAD OR
Brigadeiro ROBERTO Carvalho
PORTO ALEGR E (RS)
COORDENAD OR
General Manoel Luiz Narvaz PAFIADACHE
* Apart from the 12 cities that will host matches during the competition, Armed Forces
personnel will also be mobilized in the state capitals Vitória (ES), Aracaju (SE) and Maceió (AL), which shall also receive delegations of players
FORTALEZA (CE)
NATAL (RN)
RECIFE (PE)
MACEIÓ (AL)*
ARACAJU (SE)*
SALVADOR (BA)
BELO HORIZONTE (MG)
VITÓRIA (ES)*
RIO DE JANEIRO (RJ)
SÃO PAULO (SP)
CURITIBA (PR)
PORTO ALEGRE (RS)
Apart from the military apparatus, each CCDA will be equipped with the following systems: • Military communications by satellite • Operational Defense Network• Videoconferencing System• Trunked Radio System• Incident (pacifying) system
Preparation for the event
The Brazilian Armed Forces have been preparing for at least four years to act in
the 2014 FIFA World Cup security plan, a constant training process that also tries to follow what is done in other parts of the world
Brazilian military observers were also sent to the 2012 Olympic Games in London
and to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa for the purpose of observing up
close what was prepared for the security of these events and use this experience
to optimize the efforts within Brazilian territory
Prior experience in large events, all of them successful, has also contributed to
the preparation of the military in Brazil Such is the case of the Pan-American
games (2007), the Military World Games (2011) and the Rio+20 World Conference
(2012), in which the Ministry of Defense was responsible for coordinating all the
security efforts
Another reference basis for the preparation of the 2014 FIFA World Cup was the
security plan carried out for the FIFA 2013 Confederations Cup
During the competition, 19,400 men from the Armed Forces (Navy, Army and
Air Force) were mobilized in six of the event’s host-cities, apart from 1,120 men
in specialized troops and 400 military personnel from command and control
The action model, which involved work in tandem with federal, state and local
public security entities, was positively evaluated by international technicians,
organizers and observers The executed plan ensured that the event took place
without any incident posing any threat to the competition
Legacy for the country
The efforts of the Armed Forces are focused mostly on providing support for
the safety of FIFA World Cup activities and shall also leave an important legacy
with regards to the country’s protection
In order to ensure the execution of the Defense plan, the Federal Government
has invested BRL 709 million since 2012 in the modernization and preparation
of the military apparatus at the disposal of the Navy, the Army and the Air Force
Part of these funds was applied in the purchase of new equipment and technologies
that shall be left as a legacy to the Armed Forces for utilization in the security
of new events and to meet the defense requirements of Brazil
For instance, the purchases included equipment and infrastructure for cybernetic
defense and operation centers; chemical, biological, nuclear and radiological
defense kits; terrorism-fighting modules and general use material for troops,
among others
Furthermore, existing equipment sets and vehicles have under gone maintenance and improvement
Part of the investments was also targeted at capacity building of the military
personnel, especially in logistics and operational integration
Another important legacy concerns the joint action of the different state sectors involved Though less visible to the public, the integrated work between the Armed Forces and other federal, state and local authorities is noted as one of the main advances in the security of large events held in Brazil
Q&A
The Brazilian Armed Forces have an active participation in the 2014 FIFA World
Cup activities through the planning and execution of the security actions, in an
integrated effort with the Ministry of Justice and federal, state and local public
security entities
Here are some of the questions and answers that help understand the role of the Ministry of Defense in the event’s security.
What entities are in charge of security in the FIFA World Cup?
FIFA World Cup security involves the participation of different State bodies that
shall act in an integrated fashion in two action vectors: defense proper, under
the responsibility of the Ministry of Defense, by means of the Armed Forces; and
public security and civil defense, under the responsibility of federal, state and
local entities in charge of this department, under the coordination of the Ministry
of Justice There is also the assistance provided by the Brazilian Intelligence
Agency (Abin), which conducts permanent risk assessments for the various
activities scheduled for the FIFA World Cup
What is the role of the Armed Forces in FIFA World Cup security?
The Navy, the Army and the Air Force will act in ten predetermined points of
action in the FIFA World Cup security scheme under the coordination of the
Armed Forces Joint Staff (EMCFA)
The following actions are the sole responsibility of the Armed Forces:
1. Command and Control;
2. Aerospace Defense and Air Space Control;
3. Defense of Sea and River Areas;
4. Defense of Strategic Structures;
5. Strategic and Operational Intelligence Actions;
6. Prevention of and Fight against Terrorism;
7. Contingency Force;
8. Explosive Inspection;
9. Cybernetic Security and Defense;
10. Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense.
Apart from that, the Armed Forces will take part is several escorting and civil
defense actions
What will not be the role of Defense in the FIFA World Cup?
The typical public security actions will be coordinated by the Ministry of Justice
(MJ) The Extraordinary Security Secretariat for Large Events (Sesge) of the MJ is
responsible for conducting the actions involving public security entities on federal,
state and local levels
The intelligence field is under the responsibility of the Brazilian Intelligence
Agency (Abin) Private security is the duty of FIFA’s Local Organizing Committee,
both of delegations and inside the stadiums
The Navy, the Army and the Air Force will work in close cooperation with the
other public entities involved in the FIFA World Cup security scheme under the
coordination of the Armed Forces Joint Staff (EMCFA)
What contingent will be used by the Armed Forces in the
FIFA World Cup?
The distribution of personnel in the 12 host-cities, as well as in those that will
receive delegations, will consider the characteristics and operational requirements
of each place
Nearly 57,000 military personnel from the three Armed Forces have been mobilized
to act in predetermined points in the FIFA World Cup security scheme All of
them have received specific training for the actions during the FIFA World Cup
What is the purpose of the contingency forces?
Nearly 21,000 military personnel from the three Armed Forces will be ready
to act in prompt response if called to do so during the FIFA World Cup The
personnel will be used only in situations in which the operating capacity of
the public security entities has been exhausted, at the request of the state
government and with the authorization of the Presidency of the Republic
The contingenc y forces have received special training to ac t in ex treme
situations of social disorder and may act either for the purpose of reinforcing
the safety plan provided by these entities or to assume the operating control
in situations that warrant such action
What is the main focus of attention of the Armed Forces in
the prevention of and fight against terrorism?
Each host-city shall have a group specializing in Chemical, Biological, Nuclear
and Radiological Defense and responses against terrorism Military personnel
from the Armed Forces and public security agents shall act in a coordinated
fashion in order to deal with extreme situations, such as the deactivation of
bombs and prompt response to chemical and radioactive devices
Have the Armed Forces used any international model in
their preparation for the FIFA World Cup?
The Armed Forces are undergoing constant training, seeking to learn from
successful experiences in other parts of the world Brazilian military observers
were sent to the 2012 Olympic Games in London and the 2010 FIFA World Cup
in South Africa
Furthermore, the Armed Forces have had positive experiences in the security
scheme for large events held in Brazil Such is the case of the Pan-American
Games in 2007; the Military World Games in 2011; The United Nations Conference
for sustainable development (Rio+20) in 2012; the visit of Pope Francis during
the World Youth Day in 2013; and the FIFA Confederations Cup, also last year
What are the key points involved in infrastructure
security in Brazil?
The Ministry of Defense is in charge of safeguarding the essential strategic
structures for the organization of the FIFA World Cup The Armed Forces’ mission
is to ensure the physical integrity and operation of facilities and services such
as telecommunications, oil, electrical power, water supply and public transportation
Based on risk assessments conducted by Abin, critical structures may be occupied
by the military so that their operation is ensured
It should be noted that any operation in facilities considered as strategic structures
will still be the responsibility of the concessionaire entity in charge
What is the role of the Armed Forces in cybernetic defense?
The Cybernetic Defense Center (CDCiber) shall monitor hacking activities under
the command of the Army in order to detect possible threats that may endanger
structures controlled by digital systems, IT systems and the State’s institutional
communications CDCiber does not do this work in private companies, it acts
solely in the defense against “invaders” that may potentially cause damage to
the FIFA World Cup activities
What are the plans for aerospace defense and
air space control?
The Brazilian Aerospace Defense Command (Comdabra), an entity associated to
the Ministry of Defense via Air Force Command, is responsible for planning and
coordinating the use of the detection and interception means required for the
defense of the Brazilian aerospace during the FIFA World Cup activities
The air space control actions will seek to organize the management of traffic
flow, use of space and other activities concerning aerial navigation The purpose
is to minimize the impact resulting from balance fluctuation between capacity
and demand, in order to ensure the safety of the air operations, as well as the
regularity and punctuality of flights
Similarly to what was done in previous events, like Rio+20 in 2012 and the
Confederations Cup and the World Youth Day in 2013, a plan will be adopted in
the 2014 FIFA World Cup based on the creation of exclusion areas, in order to
maintain air traffic safety and organize the flow of aircrafts
The plan, which also involves the Civil Aviation Secretariat, (SAC), the Air Space
Control Department (Decea) and the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC),
provides for the creation of three exclusion zones for the FIFA World Cup: a “white
area”, which is reserved; a “yellow area”, which is restricted; and a “red area”,
which is forbidden These areas will be demarcated based on the locations of
the stadiums, as explained by the Practical Reference Guide on changes in Air
Space, published by Decea
The reserved area (white), which encompasses the terminal of the host city, will
be open to aircrafts with a flight plan and transponder code on, i e , all the identified
planes The restricted (yellow) area, while active, will be closed to general aviation
aircraft and taxi planes The forbidden area (red) will only be opened to security
and image-capturing aircrafts previously authorized by Comdabra
The active periods of these exclusion areas will depend on the times of the
matches For the opening and closing, the zones will be active 3 hours before
and 4 hours after the game For matches of the first phase of the tournament,
the restriction time shall be 1 hour before and up to three hours after the beginning
In the other phases, 1 hour before and up to 4 hours after the end
Fighter planes, helicopters, radar planes and tanker aircrafts of the Air Force shall
fly while the exclusion area is active in order to secure site defense
How will the Armed Forces act in the defense
of sea and river areas?
The Navy is responsible for activities concerning sea and river defense actions,
which encompass naval patrol and inspection activities, among others The plan
is focused on the intensification of the safety actions against threats from the
sea and improper use of river waterways
Sea and river traffic control will be enhanced in order to protect people at sea
and on inland waters, and also to prevent water pollution
The defense of sea area will be accomplished by means of ships and aircrafts of
the Squads and Commands of the Naval Districts Twenty ships and 60 small
vessels have been assigned to act specifically during the FIFA World Cup activities
What is the budget for Defense?
The Defense budget for all the FIFA World Cup official events is BRL 709 million,
including investment and funding requirements for preparation, training and
operation of military troops in these two events
Such funds have been generated since 2012 Last year, BRL 480 million was
provided Most of the investment is being applied towards the purchase of
equipment and training
Has the Ministry of Defense acquired security equipment?
What equipment?
The Armed Forces are using the existing resources and working to complement
their operating capacity to act in ten points of defense under its responsibility
during the FIFA World Cup
The main purchases made are intended to modernize the military organizations
that will take part in the security of the event The purchases include equipment
and infrastructure for cybernetic defense and operation centers; chemical,
biological, nuclear and radiological defense kits; terrorism-fighting modules;
disturbance control equipment and general use material for troops
Furthermore, the existing equipment and vehicles have undergone maintenance
in order to be ready for use during the FIFA World Cup
Will Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) be used during
the FIFA World Cup?
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) will make use of UAV The use of these aircrafts is part
of the air space surveillance plan established by the Ministry of Defense
Will foreign agents be allowed to take part
in security operations?
Any large event includes intense information exchange among international
security entities and bodies, especially concerning intelligence activities
The Federal Police and Abin will act in partnership with Interpol and other
intelligence departments of partner countries during the FIFA World Cup Abin
shall coordinate the actions within the scope of the Brazilian Intelligent System,
which the Armed Forces are a part of – acting in the military intelligence field
Does the action plan under the responsibility of the
Ministry of Defense comply with what has been established
by FIFA?
Yes All the security activities in the field of defense comply with the guarantees
agreed between the Brazilian Government and FIFA It is important to note
that the planning of this action is integrated into a larger security matrix, guided
by a Public Security and Defense Strategic Plan A joint effort of agents was
sought for the purpose of intensifying the cooperation between the Armed
Forces and several federal, state and local entities in actions among agencies,
as well as private security under the responsibility of FIFA
Statements by authorities
Celso Amorim
Minister of Defense
“We work under the coordination of the Presidency´s Chief of Staff, in
an agreement with the Ministry of Justice and also of course, with state
public security secretariats”.
“We take care of each aspect of our actions and try to reinforce our
procedures even further. There will be a large number of mobilized
military who will act in typical Armed Forces tasks, such as naval patrol
and inspection, cybernetic defense and air space control”.
“We hope there are no incidents during FIFA World Cup activities, but
we have taken precautions and have prepared to do our part. The
integration between Defense and the Ministry of Justice is one of the
pillars of this plan”.
General José Carlos De Nardi
Chief of the Armed Forces Joint Staff
“The FIFA World Cup security plan follows an integrated management
model with responsibilities clearly defined for the vectors of defense
and public security in activities that are integrated and complement
one another”.
“We will work not only in the 12 host-cities, but also in places that will
host the Team Training Centers. Even though there will be no FIFA World
Cup games in these towns, security has become important to them, as
they are places where the delegations will be lodged”.
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STATEMENTS BY AUTHORITIES
General Jamil Megid
Special assistant for Large Events of the Armed Forces
Joint Staff (EMCFA)
“We are ready to provide security to foreign tourists, soccer delegations
and Chiefs of Staff who will be present at the FIFA World Cup. There is
close cooperation between state entities seeking to ensure a safe and
peaceful environment for the event activities”.
“Among the duties assigned to Defense is a special focus on three fields:
defense of strategic structures, contingency forces and prevention of
and fight against terrorism. We are deploying 12 regional commands
that will act in the host cities and Team Training Centers, all of them in
contact with the Permanent Operation Center of the Ministry of Defense
in Brasília”.
Press service
Press professionals may address inquiries about the participation of Defense in
the 2014 FIFA World Cup security plan through the following channels:
Ministry of Defense Social Communication Agency – Press
Coordination
Contacts:
Roberto Cordeiro
roberto cordeiro@defesa gov br
Tel : (61) 3312-4356
César Arrais
cesar arrais@defesa gov br
Tel : (61) 3312-4305
Brazilian Navy Social Communication Center (CCSM)
Contact:
Daniel Ribeiro Vasconcelos
Capitão-de-Fragata (FN)
daniel@ccsm mar mil br
Tel : (61) 3429-1026
Brazilian Army Social Communication Center (CComSEx)
Contact:
Amauri Silvestre
Coronel
silvestre@ccomsex eb mil br
Tel : (61) 3415-5303
Air Force Social Communication Center (CComSAer)
Contact:
Max Luiz da Silva Barreto
Coronel aviador
maxmlsb@cecomsaer aer mil br
max@fab mil br
Tel : (61) 3966-9660, 3966-9636 e 9658-5304
Security set-up for the World Cup will use 157 thousand agents
Officers from the armed forces and law enforcement agents will work together. Investments made reach R$ 1.9 billion
The two ministers were unanimous in pointing out that the integration between the country's security agencies will be the main legacy from the preparation work done. “We’re certain that all the structure related effort will pay off, not only in a historic performance in public security terms for the World Cup, but also as a legacy for the country, as for the first time, we'll have the opportunity to engage in wide reaching integration", stated Cardozo.), the Ministers of Defence Celso Amorim and of Justice José Eduardo Cardozo provided details of the security operational plan for the World Cup in a press conference. In total, 157 thousand agents from the armed forces and law enforcement agencies will work in an integrated manner in command and control centres in the 12 host cities.
The Minister of Justice also provided details of equipment that is being procured and transferred to states, like the regional command and control centres, elevated observation decks, aerial imaging devices, mobile command units, among others. “Each World Cup host city will have a command and control centre with cutting edge equipment and systems so that everything may be followed up fully and in real time.
The armed forces are acting in ten areas, including air space control, as well as maritime and cyber defence, in addition to explosive related inspections. A national command centre will be used, in addition to 12 Air Defence Coordination Offices. Twenty-four supertucano airplanes will be used, as well as ten F5s, three radar planes, eleven helicopters and twenty-nine operational and logistic support aircrafts.
Furthermore, four frigates, a corvette, twenty-one patrol boats, twelve landing craft and 183 speed boats will be used. In total, 57 thousand armed forces personnel will be deployed, 35 thousand from the army, 13 thousand from the navy and 9 thousand from the air force. Another 100 thousand law enforcement agents will also be deployed, including federal, state and municipal police officers.
Protests
Cardozo stated that the security forces are ready to deal with anything and recalled that during the Confederations Cup, despite protests, no match was affected. He also stated that people have a right to protest democratically, as long as there are no violations.
Celso Amorim pointed out that using the armed forces in security related actions in the event does not damage the country’s image abroad, which is one of a democracy with freedom of expression. “Our idea is to provide security for the World Cup and thus, will take place in a very calm manner. Using the armed forces is supposed to be a deterrent, as the best battle is the one that does not need to be fought", he concluded.
Experience in big events
The country’s large experiencing in playing host to authorities was praised by the Minister of Defence, like the Rio +20 Conference, which had the attendance of approximately 100 heads of state. “The armed forces and law enforcement agencies will work at hotels and similar venues. The air force will be involved in the arrival of authorities, as when possible this will take place in air bases, with the full protection of the Brazilian Air Force. And even if they arrive in civilian airports, security will be ensured in coordination with the other agencies", he added.
Crime reduction
For the ministers, the R$ 1.9 billion invested in security for the World Cup will also have positive impacts in the reduction of crime. Cardozo stated that police action will improve as a result of integration, at the level of prevention and law enforcement itself. Another positive point will be the procurement of equipment. For instance, Celso Amorim mentioned the involved of the armed forces in the Ágata operation, which seized drugs.