Cover letter_JPR JOG_ACT approved - European Defence Agency

PR SOP templateNATO UNCLASSIFIED RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC105H.9.4Recovery phase proceduresDetail the applicable procedures here.a. Be prepared to mark your position. DO NOT use any hand-held signaling devicesuntil directed by RMC/EF or until the approaching forces have been positively identifiedas friendly.b. Prior to the rescue platform or personnel final approach, secure all gear / equipment(holster your weapon). All personnel will keep their Identification (ID) cardin their upper left breast pocket.c. Be prepared to provide vectors to the recovery helicopter. Identify the significantgeographic landmarks for use in vectoring rescue helicopters and making threatcalls. Once helicopter is in sight, make all calls in clears and vector helicopter.d. Assume a non-threatening posture by kneeling and facing away from the recoveryvehicle / personnel with hands over your head (if physically possible). Maintainposition until directed otherwise.e. Expect an additional authentication by rescue ground forces which will normallybe derived from the PR Colour / Letter. Follow all rescue force instructions.f. DO NOT approach the rescue platform / personnel unless directed by recoveryforces. Remember you are considered potentially hostile until positively identifiedby Rescue Team.g. Failure to execute all instructions precisely may lead to mission abort.h. Hoist Recovery. If no landing zone is available, the helicopter may lower a rescuedevice to execute the pickup. PJs will accompany the rescue device and assist withrecovery. If no PJs are available, allow the device to contact the ground before youtouch it.i. ...H.10 Maritime proceduresAs appropriate, procedures that are specific to the maritime environment are to be listedhere in a similar fashion as with the air procedures.H.11 Appendicesa. POC list (format as per ATP-3.7.1, Vol I, Annex XXXX)b. Templates and message formats that deviate from ATP-3.7.1c. ...NATO UNCLASSIFIED RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC