Cover letter_JPR JOG_ACT approved - European Defence Agency

PR OPERATIONNATO UNCLASSIFIED RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC167 Figure 2.1: RMC decision cycle0209. The PRTF may thus start its planning process simultaneously as depicted in figure2.1, based on the information available, but formal tasking will be part of the nextphase. Should the RMC conclude that the available assets or conditions are not suitablefor the mission he should inform the JPRC / PRCC through the PRTF-message immediatelyto let them re-plan / re-assess the mission. As soon as the RMC has finished his planninghe should inform the JPRC / PRCC through a completed PRTF-message. Subsequently theRMC may receive launch approval from the JPRC / PRCC if applicable. All exchange ofinformation between the JPRC / PRCC and the possible PRTF will be done through theJPRC / PRCC-message document. When the mission is cleared for execution, most itemsmust be known and clear to both the JPRC and PRTF. The actual execution may only beconducted after receiving the execute order from the execute authority. This should bedone not later then leaving the rendez-vous point.0210. When PRTF recovery is not suitable because of threat, recovery vehicle limitationsetc, ground recovery can be taken into account. In this situations, extraction forcesmay be tasked for ground recovery. Extraction force starts its planning process astasked by JPRC / PRCC. Extraction force mission planning guide (Annex O to volume II)should be used during mission planning.2.5.1 Assets / PRTF composition0211. PR options may include single or multiple recovery aircraft, additional fixedand/or rotary wing air assets, conventional and/or unconventional ground elements,surface or subsurface naval assets, or any combination thereof. If the PRTF is a complexformation of dissimilar type aircraft and / or multi-national composition, the RMCshould be experienced in leading such formations.NATO UNCLASSIFIED RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC