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<p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has previously provided, and continues to provide,
civil authorities with military support across the UK under military aid to civil
authorities (MACA). Defence maintains a cadre of military personnel and capabilities
which can be used in the wider Government response to emergencies including, but not
limited to, those related to climate change.</p><p>The MOD ensures that Defence personnel
are suitably trained and equipped to respond to a wide variety of potential incidents.
This includes incidents in the UK but also Defence support to Humanitarian and Disaster
Relief activities globally. Defence planning staffs are well-versed, trained and practised
in the principles of planning to ensure Defence can continue to meet its specific
strategic objectives.</p>
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