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__NOEDITSECTION__The country structure represents a gazetteer, or the political Auxiliary data provide supplementary or administrative divisions within a country. In IMSMA^NG, the country structure allows a mine action programme to link mine action additional information to areas [[Items Pane|'''items''']] and report statistics such as number of hazards per province include * Country Structure, * Assistance classification, * Cause classification, * Needs classification, * Ordnance classification, * Organisation,* Place. {{Note | [[Using_the_Tasking_Tool_in_IMSMANG|Tasks]] are not included in neither items or district. So the country structure should be set up before beginning auxiliary data entry. }}

Ideally, a mine action programme uses an It is important to standardise the Auxiliary data i.e. ensure that duplicates with different spellings are not created and that official, countrywide classifications for the Mine Action Programme / country structure that ensures mine action information are used in {{IMSMANG}}. Therefore it is compatible important to limit the number of users who have permission to change Auxiliary Data. As with other national datasetsall objects in {{IMSMANG}}, it is possible to add Custom Defined Fields ([[Custom Defined Fields | CDFs]]) to the Auxiliary Data. Implementing an existing gazetteer requires two steps:

* defining the levels of ==Country Structure==__NOEDITSECTION__The Country Structure represents a gazetteer, the political or administrative divisions within a country structure* defining . In {{IMSMANG}}, the Country Structure allows a Mine Action Programme to link Mine Action information to areas and report statistics such as number of the country structurevictims per province or district. The Country Structure should be set up before beginning data entry.

==Define the Country Structure Levels==Defining the levels of the country structure includes defining the number of levels and the names of the levels. For exampleIdeally, a programme may wish to implement a four-level country structureMine Action Programme uses an official, while another programme wants to use a five-level country structure. The figure below shows an example of each optioncountrywide Country Structure that ensures mine action information is compatible with other national datasets.Setting up Country Structure in {{IMSMANG}} is done in two steps:

# defining the levels of the Country Structure# defining the nodes of the Country Structure ===Define the Country Structure Levels===__NOEDITSECTION__{{HowTo's|[[Hierarchy Manager#Add levels | Add levels]]|[[Hierarchy Manager#Edit levels | Edit levels]]|[[Hierarchy Manager#Delete levels | Delete levels]]}}Defining the levels of the Country Structure includes defining the number of levels and the names of the levels. For Country Structure the maximum number of levels are seven.  [[Image:AdminGuide_ExampleCountryStructures.png|center|500px400px|''Example Country Structures'']]

Both the number of levels and the name of each level can be customised to match the programme’s existing country structure. Ideally, the country structure Country Structure in IMSMA^NG{{IMSMANG}}, covers all levels of the existing country structureCountry Structure, from the country level down to a level that can be represented with a single point such as a town, city or village. If a Mine Action programme has special areas or districts levels such as Areas of Responsibility that are do not consistent with exists in the defined country structure levelsCountry Structure, the programme can insert artificial or unofficial areas to keep levels may be inserted into the country structure consistent across Country Structure in {{IMSMANG}}. ===Define the entire country.Country Structure Nodes===__NOEDITSECTION__

|[[HowTo:Setup Add Country Structure Levels in a New Installation]]|[[HowTo:Add a View and Edit Auxiliary Data | View and/or edit Country Structure Level]]|[[HowTo:Change a Country Structure Level Name]]Delete Auxiliary Data|[[HowTo:Remove a Delete Country Structure Level]]

{{note| To display a Country Structure node like a town or village on the map, it is necessary to adda geographic coordinate for the node. If information such as population, changenumbers of families and infrastructure information that is helpful in planning Mine Action activities, this information may be collected and tracked either as CDFs to either Country Structure or remove country structure levels, you must have the Location. It is possible to add Country Structure Mgmt permissionas [[Data Inventory Manager | CDF to other items]] but should not be used instead of / duplication of reconciling to Location.The country structure levels associated with {{Note|* If the map extent is set {{IMSMANG}} automatically zoom and centre the map when the country structures are created using user clicks in the Country Structure Level Manager pane in the [[IMSMA Navigation Window | Main Navigation window]]. To display * For ease of reporting, it is recommended to associate the majority of the [[Location Summary Window | Locations]] with one of the levels in the Country Structure Level Manager window, select normally the '''Customisation''' menu, lowest level such as town or village. * Alternative names may be in different languages and then select '''alphabets. It is also common to add P-code as an alternative name.* It is important to keep the Country Structure inside {{IMSMANG}} in synch with the official Country Structure Levels'''. }}The {{New_6.0 | In order to facilitate updates of the Country Structure Level Manager window displays , the names of any defined country structure levelsCountry Structure ID has been made visible. If no country structure levels are defined, the window displays <Enter Level Name> for the levelsContact your [[Information Management Team | GICHD IM advisor]] if you would like to update your Country Structure. When the window initially displays}} ==Assistance, only the Cause and Needs classifications==__NOEDITSECTION__[[Image:FieldTemplateIconTree structure.png|200px|right]] button and the Done button These classifications are available. The used in [[Image:FieldViewIcon.pngAssistance Summary Window | Assistance]] and [[Image:EcksButton.pngVictim Summary Window | Victim]] buttons items. * ''Cause'' for someone having become available after you select a country structure level. victim* ''Needs'' that the victim is assessed to have* ''Assistance'' that the victim has received Figure 130. They are as the Country Structure Level Manager Window}}tree structures and should be set up before beginning data entry.

==Define the Country Structure Areas==When defining the country structure areasIdeally, it may be desirable to add only the areas for the portions of the country affected by mines rather than the entire a Mine Action Programme uses official country structure. This reduces the amount of data in IMSMA^NG to only , countrywide classifications that which ensures mine action information is important, improving performance and usability when entering and searching for datacompatible with other national datasets. Implementing these classifications requires two steps:

IMSMA^NG provides several ways to add country structure areas. These include manually entering # defining the information starting with levels of the country and working down through each level or importing classifications# defining the data from an .XLS file using customised routines to import data automatically from an official gazetteer. To display a country structure area like a town or village on nodes of the map, it is necessary to add a geographic coordinate for the area. Typically, a single coordinate is sufficient for displaying an area on the map.classifications

As with all data elements in IMSMA^NG, ===Define the country structure supports the incorporation Classifications Levels===__NOEDITSECTION__{{HowTo's|[[Hierarchy Manager#Add levels | Add levels]]|[[Hierarchy Manager#Edit levels | Edit levels]]|[[Hierarchy Manager#Delete levels | Delete levels]]}}{{IMSMANG}} contains a set of pre-defined levels of CDFs to augment predefined data fieldsclassifications. These fields can should be used to collect and track information such seen as population, numbers of families a starting point for discussions in each Mine Action and other socioeconomic and infrastructure information that is helpful in planning mine action activities/or Assistance Programme.

{{note|class="wikitable"* For ease of access, it is recommended to associate IMSMA^NG locations with one level in the country structure, normally the lowest level such as town or village. ! ! Cause! Needs! Assistance|-| Level 1 | Cause| Needs| Assistance|-| Level 2| Event| Phase| Phase|-| Level 3| Type| Type| Type|-| Level 4| Subtype| Subtype| Subtype|-| Level 5| Specification| Specification| Specification|-| Level 6| Detail| Detail* Setting the preferred map extent for each area allows users to zoom and centre the map automatically on the area from the main navigation window.| Detail* Adding alternative names for areas lets users incorporate official and unofficial names for areas as well as internationally recognized PCodes}|} These classifications may have maximum of ten levels.

|[[HowTo:Add a Country Structure AreaAssistance Classification]]|[[HowTo:Change a Country Structure AreaAdd Cause Classification]]|[[Add Needs Classification]]|[[View and Edit Auxiliary Data | View and/or edit classifications]]|[[HowTo:Remove a Country Structure AreaDelete Auxiliary Data| Delete classifications]]

{{noteIMSMANG}} contains a set of pre-defined classifications. These should be seen as a starting point for discussions in each Mine Action and/or Assistance Programme. They may be as Excel files '''[[Downloads |here]]'''. To add, change, {{Note | Contact your [[Information Management Team | GICHD IM advisor]] if you need help with adjusting levels or remove country structures, you must have the Country Structure Mgmt permissionclassifications.}} The country structure names displayed in the IMSMA Navigation window’s country structure pane are created using the Country Structure Manager window. ==Define Other Auxiliary Data==__NOEDITSECTION__To access In addition to establishing the Assistance classification, Cause Classification, Country Structure Manager windowand Needs classifications in {{IMSMANG}}, information managers can establish other Auxiliary data, including data for: 1* Ordnance Classification* Organisations* Places  While this information is easily updated during operational use of {{IMSMANG}}, it is helpful to establish a baseline of information prior to proceeding with Data Entry Form template design and data entry. From Many {{IMSMANG}} users already have a baseline set of information created for each of the Auxiliary data types, either through the Data Entry menustandard, select Country Structure Areaspredefined data available within {{IMSMANG}} or by migrating auxiliary data from a previous IMSMA version.If ===Ordnance Classification===__NOEDITSECTION__This classification is used in Land, Activities and Accidents. {{IMSMANG}} includes from the country structure levels have been definedinstallation more than 5, the Country Structure Manager window displays (Figure 134)000 predefined ordnance models.

Figure 134. Country Structure Manager {{HowTo's|[[List Window| Ordnance Classification List window]]|[[Filter Lists | Filter Ordnance Classification]]|[[Add Ordnance Classification]]|[[View and Edit Auxiliary Data | View and/or edit Ordnance Classification]]|[[Delete Auxiliary Data | Delete Ordnance Classification]]

==Define {{Note | Other Auxiliary Data==In addition categories than ''Landmines'' have ordnance that belong to establishing the country structure in IMSMA^NG, information managers can establish other auxiliary data, including data for:subcategory ''Anti-Personnel'' so if you only want to report on AP-mines you need to filter on both category '''and''' subcategory. }}

*organisations*places *explosive Furthermore, programmes can limit which ordnancecan be used for data entry by making ordnance inactive. To making only the ordnance that may be found in the country facilitates both data entry and data quality.

While this information is easily updated during operational use of IMSMA^NG, it is helpful to establish a baseline of information prior to proceeding with field report template design and {{note|*Before beginning data entry. Many IMSMA^NG users already have a baseline set of information created for each of the auxiliary data types, either through standardise the standard, predefined data ordnance available within IMSMA^NG or by migrating auxiliary for use to ensure data from a previous IMSMA versionconsistency of reports. Auxiliary data can also be augmented by creating CDFs *When adding an ordnance to track additional informationthe database, determine if the ordnance already exists in {{IMSMANG}} and the correct classification.}}

{{New_6.0 | # '''[[IED Classification | IED]]''', Less-lethal weapons, Light weapons, MANPADS, Small Arm Ammunitions and Small Arms are new Categories. # The new models belonging to the above categories are ''Inactive''.# The new field ''Statistic Group'' has been added in order to facilitate flexible reporting. }}If the new field ''Statistic Group'' is not used the below table shows how ''category'', ''subcategory'' and ''model name'' may be used as grouping criteria for statistics by ordnance. {| class="wikitable"! Grouping !! Criteria|-| AP||Category = Landmines AND Subcategory = AP|-| AV ||Category = Landmines AND Subcategory = AT|-| Country specific e.g. Roadside, Anti-group, Trip-ware||1-10 models|-| Cluster||Category = Scatterable munitions + Clusters and dispensers|-| IED||Category = IED|-| UXO||Category = Bombs + Grenades + Guided Missiles + Projectiles + Rockets|-| SALW||Models from the other categories + SALW Categories|-| UNK||Category = Unknown|-| Other||Category = Pyrotechnics and Flares + Misc Nonexplosive Devices + Misc Explosive Devices + Naval Mines|-|} ===Organisations===__NOEDITSECTION__{{HowTo'sIMSMA<sup>NG<|[[List Window | Organisation List window]]|[[Filter Lists | Filter Organisatons]]|[[Add Organisation]]|[[View and Edit Auxiliary Data | View and/sup> or edit Organisations]]|[[Delete Auxiliary Data | Delete Organisations]]}}{{IMSMANG}} provides the ability to track information about organisations Organisations participating in mine actionMine Action. Organisations can be categorized categorised by type and assigned “work areas” based on the country structureCountry Structure. To display organisations Organisations on the map, users can provide they must have geospatial data for each organisation(minimum one set of coordinates).

Additionally, IMSMA^NG {{IMSMANG}} supports the creation of parent-child relationships with organisations so that information managers can create hierarchies of organisations. For example, a mine clearance organisation may be responsible for several clearance teams within a country. As shown in the figure below, this relationship can be mapped by creating one organisation for the mine clearance organisation (NGO1) and one organisation for each team (TeamA, TeamB and TeamC), then specifying the parent organisation of each team as NGO1.

[[Image:AdminGuide_ExampleHierarchyOfOrganisationsAdminGuide_ExampleHierarchyOfOrganisations2.png|center|400px200px|''Example Hierarchy of Organisations'']]

IMSMA^NG {{IMSMANG}} also supports the tracking of competencies and accreditations for each organisation. The lists of specific competencies and accreditations can be managed in the Data Inventory Manager.{{HowTo's|It is possible to add Organisation as [[HowTo:Add an Organization]]Data Inventory Manager |[[HowTo:View and/or change an Organization]]|[[HowTo:Deactivate an OrganizationCDF to other items]]. }}{{noteNote | To view the list of organisations in the The Organisation List Window, you must have read-only access to ''IMSMA'' is normally used for indicating that the Organisations permissionData Entry Form template is general i. To add, change, or remove organisations, you must have read and write access to the Organisations permissione. Organisations are government, non-government, military, civilian, commercial, or non-profit groups who are responsible not a special made template for performing activities on, monitoring ongoing activities on, or recording the existence of locations, hazards, activities, and/or eventsone organisation.}}

===Places===__NOEDITSECTION__IMSMA^NG {{IMSMANG}} offers the option to track information about specific places or infrastructure elements within a country that are relevant to mine actionMine Action. These can be airportsammunition storages, water sourcesarmouries, hospitalsairports, community centres, hospitals, refugee camps or any other structures or /buildings which designate a political, economic, social, and/or logistical value.

|[[HowTo:List Window | Place List window]]|[[Filter Lists | Filter Places]]|[[Add a Place]]|[[HowTo:View and Edit Auxiliary Data | View and/or change a Placeedit Places]]|[[HowTo:Remove a PlaceDelete Auxiliary Data | Delete Places]]

As with other IMSMA^NG data, places Places can be customised using CDFs linked to:* Land and represented on Activities to represent the map by adding geospatial information.nearest medical facilities* Land and Activities to represent ammunition storage or armoury* Victim to represent hospital* Assistance to represent Place where the Assistance took place* Education activities to represent the location of the activity

As with other {{note| To view the list of places in the Place List windowIMSMANG}} data, you must have read-only access to Places can be represented on the Places permissionmap by adding geospatial information. To It is possible to add, change, or remove places, you must have read and write access Place as [[Data Inventory Manager | CDF to the Places permission}}other items]].

===Explosive Ordnance===The final type of auxiliary data available in IMSMA^NG is explosive ordnance. This data is used to represent the various kinds of explosive ordnance found or cleared from hazards or that are causing accidents. IMSMA^NG includes more than 5,000 predefined ordnance types with the ability to create additional ordnance required for a mine action programme. {{HowTo'sNew_6.0 |[[HowTo:Add Explosive Ordnance]]|[[HowTo:View Ammunition storage and/or change Explosive Ordnance]]|[[HowTo:Remove Explosive Ordnance]]Armoury have been added to ''Place Type''}}All explosive ordnance is grouped according to categories and subcategories, which allows for detailed categorization of each device. For example, an explosive device may have a category of “Landmine” and a subcategory of “Antipersonnel.” In this way, IMSMA^NG provides the ability not only to search and report on types of ordnance but also on the specific characteristics of ordnance. This allows queries such as “how many landmines or bombs were cleared in a specific period?” or “how many anti-personnel mines were found?”

Furthermore, programmes can limit which ordnance can ==Import Auxiliary Data==__NOEDITSECTION__{{Warning | Note that neither xml or csv/xls '''cannot''' be used within imported back into an {{IMSMANG}} system without the system by making individual devices active or inactivehelp of a [[Information Management Team | GICHD IM advisor]]. This facilitates rapid data entry by making available only }}When the devices import routine is set up then all users that are found locally has permission to a programmeimport Excel spreadsheet may do so, refer to [[Importing and Exporting Data with IMSMANG#XLS Import | XLS import]] on how to import Excel files.

{| class="wikitable"|-| [[File:Note.jpg | 40px]] || *Before beginning data entry, standardise the devices or types of devices available for use to ensure data consistency for reports. *When adding a device to the database, determine if the device already exists in the predefined dataset as there are more than 5,000 devices from the ORDATA ordnance catalogue already in the system. |{NavBox IMSMA NG Administration}}