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Cover letter_JPR JOG_ACT approved - European Defence Agency

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260NATO UNCLASSIFIED RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC2.4 Operational planning2.4 Operational planning2.4.1 Annex V, PR SOP(s) and SPINS0205. The Joint Personnel Recovery Cell (<strong>JPR</strong>C) and/or Personnel Recovery CoordinationCell (PRCC) should provide detailed instructions to coordinate all PR measures andactivities in the AO. Operations should conform to the Concept of Operation (CONOPS)produced by <strong>JPR</strong>C. Details on the execution of PR missions should be disseminated viathe PR SOPs / SPINS. Personnel should study the the PR SOPs / SPINS prior to any operationin the AO and follow their guidance. Units arriving in theatre should ensure thatthe <strong>JPR</strong>C and/or their PRCC are aware of their presence.2.4.2 ISOPREP0206. The Isolated Personnel Report (ISOPREP) is a form designed to enable positiveidentification and authentication of an isolated person by recovery forces. It is highlyrecommended that all personnel prone to isolation, capture and exploitation are to completeISOPREP forms, however this is mandatory for level B and C trained personnel.The PR SOP for the operation will define who is to have an ISOPREP. Annex A providesa format of an ISOPREP. The <strong>JPR</strong>C may disseminate a different format for an ISOPREPfor the specific AO. Directions for its completion and an example can be found at AnnexA. Personnel should seek assistance in completion of the ISOPREP form. The ISOPREPshould be completed and collected prior to deployment, or at least prior to entering theAO. It is vital that personnel are aware of the content of their ISOPREP and that thecontents are not known by any other individual other than those in the PR chain ofcommand. Once the ISOPREP is completed, it’s classification is “CONFIDENTIAL”. Anelectronic copy of the front page of the ISOPREP is to be forwarded to the component’sPRCC prior to the start of operations.2.4.3 EPA0207. The Evasion Plan of Action (EPA) is developed by individuals or groups before executingmissions in a hostile environment. By providing recovery forces with an insightinto the isolated personnel’s intentions, the EPA can greatly improve isolated personnel’schances of successful recovery. The EPA should be written as directed by the PR SOPs /SPINS. The PR SOP for the operation will define who is to have an EPA. An outline of thecontent and format of an EPA is shown at Annex B. In consultation with the unit SEREspecialist, intelligence officer and ops support staff, an EPA is to be completed for eachaircraft mission, or for each mission for ground forces if appropriate. A copy of the EPAis to be lodged according to SPINS / SOPs.2.4.4 Recovery methods0208. There are a number of ways that isolated personnel may be recovered. The recoverymethods are not only military in origin, but may also be through political pressure,diplomatic negotiations or intervention by civil organisations which will not be furtherdescribed in this document.NATO UNCLASSIFIED RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC

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