Finland sends experts to perform civilian crisis management duties including observation, advice and training, mandated by the EU, the UN, the OSCE, NATO, the Council of Europe or other international coalitions.
The number of Finnish experts in international missions is around 120 at a time. Experts are needed in areas such as police, judicial administration, border management, customs, enforcement of criminal sanctions, human rights issues, international politics, human rights and communications.
In crisis areas, the tasks of local police, border control, the judiciary or local administration can also be performed on a temporary basis.