Cover letter_JPR JOG_ACT approved - European Defence Agency

GENERALNATO UNCLASSIFIED RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC163Chapter 1GENERAL1.1 Introduction0101. The purpose of Volume II is to standardise all Tactics, Techniques and Procedures(TTPs) used in a Personnel Recovery Task Force (PRTF) from the recovery force’s point ofview. It contains those planning elements relevant to the preparation and execution ofthe Personnel Recovery (PR) mission. Since the recovery force operates in the same environmentas the isolated personnel, it is essential that they are familiar with all aspectsof this publication. Operators PR planning is conducted along the five essential PR tasks.1.2 Command and control0102. The baseline for Command and Control (C 2 ) is given in the Communication Plan(COMPLAN) as part of the Air Tasking Order (ATO) and Special Instructions (SPINS).1.3 PR SOP and SPINS0103. Operations are conducted in accordance with the PR Concept of Operation (CONOPS)produced by the Joint Personnel Recovery Cell (JPRC). Further details on execution ofair centric PR missions will be found in the PR SPINS.1.4 Mission abort0104. All levels of command can recommend mission abort. The authority to abortrests with Joint Force Commander (JFC) / Component Commander (CC), On Scene Commander(OSC) and Rescue Mission Commander (RMC).1.5 Liaison authority0105. All participating units are granted direct liaison authority with the JPRC / PersonnelRecovery Coordination Cell (PRCC).NATO UNCLASSIFIED RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC