A Pilot Study on Field-Centered Militray Support System in the Event of an Infectious National Disaster: Focusing on the Experience of COVID-19 Field Support

doi:10.15683/kosdi.2025.12.31.855

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A Pilot Study on Field-Centered Militray Support System in the Event of an Infectious National Disaster: Focusing on the Experience of COVID-19 Field Support 전염병 국가재난 시 현장중심의 군 지원체계에 관한 예비연구: 코로나–19 현장지원 경험을 중심으로: 배현국¹ㆍ김성일²ㆍ전용범³ㆍ서영재⁴ㆍ손변우⁵*
Hyun Kook Bae¹, Sung-il Kim², Yong Beom Jeon³, Yeong Jae Seo⁴, Byunwoo Son⁵*; ¹Professor, Department of Protection and Safety, Open Cyber University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
²Professor, Department of Protection and Safety, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul, Republic of Korea
³Professor, Department of Business Administration, Seoul Digital University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
⁴Graduate Student, Department of Protection and Safety, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul, Republic of Korea
⁵Assitant Professor, Department of Internal Korean Medicine, Dong-Eui University, Busan, Republic of Korea

31 December 2025. pp. 855-865

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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to propose field-centered military support system in the event of an Infectious national disaster. Method: Drawing from our experience commanding a unit during the early days of the pandemic, we will examine the role of the military in the field, the cooperation system with each agency (police and fire departments), and the laws and regulations required to perform the mission. We will then propose a direction for the field-centered mission of the Korean military. Result: To carry out such unexpected missions, it is necessary to consider the operational concept, organizational structure, and equipment arrangement. It is also necessary to review and revise agreements, laws, and guidelines for integrated mission execution with local governments and agencies. This will eliminate restrictions on mission execution in advance. Conclusion: The most critical aspect of a national disaster response is handling and addressing the situation directly in the field, where the collective strength should be mobilized to resolve the crisis on-site.

Keywords

COVID-19

Military Support

Disaster Management

Non-Traditional Security

National Security

연구목적: 본 연구는 전염병 국가재난 시 우리 군의 현장 중심 임무수행 방향을 제안하고자 한다. 연구방법: 코로나-19 초기부터의 부대 지휘 경험을 바탕으로 현장에서 군의 역할과 임무수행 과정에서 요구되는 각 기관(경찰, 소방)과의 협조 쳬계와 법령에 대한 고찰을 하고, 우리 군의 현장 중심 임무수행 방향을 제안하고자 한다. 연구결과: 이러한 예상외 임무 수행을 위해서는 작전개념, 조직 및 장비 편성을 고려하여, 지자체 및 각 기관과 통합적 임무 수행을 위한 협약, 법령, 지침 등에 대한 검토와 개정을 통해 임무 수행 시 제한사항을 사전에 해소해야 한다. 결론: 재난은 현장에서 조치하고 예기치 못한 상황에 대응하는 것이 중요하며, 현장에서 문제상황을 종결시킬 수 있도록 전 역량이 집중되어야 한다.

키워드

코로나-19

국군

재난관리

비전통안보

국가안보

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Publisher :The Korean Society of Disaster Information
Publisher(Ko) :한국재난정보학회
Journal Title :Journal of the Society of Disaster Information
Journal Title(Ko) :한국재난정보학회논문집
Volume : 21
No :4
Pages :855-865
DOI :https://doi.org/10.15683/kosdi.2025.12.31.855

[1] Army Headquarters (2023). COVID-19 Response White Paper III. Gyeryong.

[2] Civil Defense Law (2024). Decree of Ministry of the Interior and Safety No. 450.

[3] Defense Technology Quality Agency (2011). Defense Science and Technology Glossary. Seoul.

[4] Department of Defense Directive No. 2189. Article 4 (2018). Assignment of Disaster Management Duties.

[5] Disaster and Safety Management Basic Act. (2023). Law No. 19838.

[6] Hyndman, D., Hyndman, D. (2024). Natural Hazards and Disasters. Cengage Learning, Boston, United States.

[7] Jeong, C.-K. (2020). “A study on measures to strengthen military support in the case of national disaster crisis.” Korea National Strategy, Vol. 14. pp. 151-155.

[8] Kim, J.-Y. (2020). “A study on the role of militray in non-traditional threats (Focusing on disaster).” Defense Policy Research, Vol. 129. pp. 91-96.

[9] Law on the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (2023). Law No. 19644.

[10] Pack, J.-W., Jeong, I.-S. (2021). “Nationl security change and militray response in the post-COVID era.” Korea and Global Affairs, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 223-225.

[11] Seol, I.-H. (2020). Defense Research.

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