Cover letter_JPR JOG_ACT approved - European Defence Agency

NATO UNCLASSIFIED RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLICPR guiding principles11Chapter 3PR guiding principles3.1 Principles0301. Ideally, a recovery by on-scene or nearby assets should be effected whereverpossible. All operations should include recovery procedures planning. Once personnelbecome isolated, and immediate recovery is not possible by on-scene assets, the requirementwill be passed through appropriate channels to the JPRC / PRCC. Depending onthe force posture, forces may be designated for specific PR missions and maintained ata high degree of readiness or they may be double earmarked while conducting othermissions.Additionally, the JPRC and PRCCs have a responsibility to record all events toprovide data for lessons learned.Early deployment0302. From the onset of a mission or training, NATO personnel may become isolated.For deployed operations, early deployment of a PR capability is an important elementof the JFC’s operational capability. Therefore, assets that are capable of supporting PRmust be integrated into the deployed force when operations start.Preparedness0303. Before entering the JOA, NATO and participating forces should be trained, equippedand prepared to conduct PR operations within their capabilities. JFCs will define theparameters required for recovery operations. JPRC directors should be engaged in theOperational Planning Process (OPP) at the earliest possible time. (N)GOs involved in theNATO JOA should be invited to attend the OPP. They hold invaluable information andthis starts the coordination required for PR.Time0304. Expediency is required to prevent exploitation by an adversary, meet urgentmedical needs and limit exposure to extreme environments. A timely response may alsobe required to remain within the adversary’s decision cycle. Similarly, there may bepreferred periods to execute a recovery (i.e. at night) or specific times when the isolatedpersonnel will be contactable or available for recovery. Therefore, potential PR assetsmust remain flexible and able to react rapidly when required.NATO UNCLASSIFIED RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC