Cover letter_JPR JOG_ACT approved - European Defence Agency

92NATO UNCLASSIFIED RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLICH.2 Theatre PR system• OPLAN XXXXX• FRAGO XXXXX• ...Memoranda Of Understanding .• ...H.1.3H.1.3.1PR Characteristics4 PR methodsAs described in AJP-3.3.9, PR encompasses four methods; SAR, CR, CSAR and NAR.The four methods will only be referred to if a particular piece of text refers to onlythat particular method. Otherwise, the generic term PR will be used throughoutthis SOP.H.1.3.2Relation to other mission typesMedical Evacuation. MEDEVAC is not a subset of PR. Details are described inAnnex H of this OPLAN. However, MEDEVAC assets may be used to support PRmissions 1 .HRO. Example: Although some nations might consider HRO as a subset of PR, theconduct of this specific mission is a primarily a national responsibility. If isolatedpersonnel have been captured and taken hostage, the JPRC may transferthe supporting responsibility for the coordination of the HRO to the SOCC.Quick Reaction Force. A QRF is typically not stood up for the execution of PRmissions. However, a QRF may be used to conduct / support PR missions.Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations. In accordance with NATO policy anddoctrine, Non-combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) is not considered to be asubset of PR. However, PR capabilities and Tactics, Techniques and Procedures(TTPs) may be used to conduct NEO operations as applicable / appropriate.Persons Designated with Special Status. The personnel listed in are considered Person(s)with Designated Special Status (PDSS). However, that status does not necessarilyentitle them to the full range of PR support when applicable. In thecontext of PR, only the personnel listed below are to be fully supported withPR support in case of a isolation event.• ...H.2 Theatre PR systemAmplification of the overall concept of the PR system as stated in Annex V of the OPLANas is relevant for this PR SOP.1 These items may be considered doctrinal in nature. It is therefore op for debate whether this should bepart of a typical PR SOP as a reminder / amplification or whether they should not be mentioned at all.NATO UNCLASSIFIED RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC