Military Aid to the Civil Community

Military Aid to the Civil Community (MACC) is a phrase referring to the armed forces providing a service to the civilian community. It is used in many countries, particularly the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom, Military Aid to the Civil Community is one of the three classifications of Military Aid to the Civil Authorities. MACC covers the provision of unarmed military assistance to prevent or deal with the aftermath of a natural disaster or a major incident or, to assist civil sponsors either by carrying out special projects of significant social value to the community or by attaching individual volunteers to specific projects.

In Ireland, the Defence Forces may provide assistance to civil communities through Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) arrangements with the Government of Ireland. The Irish Army, Naval Service and Air Corps may be called upon during times of natural emergencies, such as storms (snow, etc.), floodings, large fires, etc. This is in addition to its ATCP and Aid to Government departments roles, which include national security, counter-intelligence, counter-terrorism, prisoner, cash, ammunition and explosives transport, maritime safety, search and rescue, drug interdiction, fisheries protection, patrols of vital state installations and border patrols (including armed checkpoints), air ambulance service and non-combatant evacuation.

The Australian Defence Force uses the term Defence Assistance to the Civil Community (DACC) which is divided into a range of categories.

Canadian legislation and practice is very similar to that of the UK, adjusted to reflect the constitutional authority and responsibility of provinces. Provinces are responsible for dealing with most situations requiring emergency military assistance. The military is frequently called out by provinces to deal with forest fires, floods, and ice storms and even lost children.

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