Cover letter_JPR JOG_ACT approved - European Defence Agency

34NATO UNCLASSIFIED RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC1.5 Guidance for units with non-CSAR trained and equipped personnel1.5.4 PR codes0113. The PR information contained in SPINS is only relevant for CSAR recoveries anddissemination to a wider audience is neither pragmatic nor desirable. However, PRCCsshould strip and disseminate any relevant information if appropriate. This should notinclude SPINS authentication data (PR Word, Letter, Number, Colour) as wider distributionwould compromise Operational Security (OPSEC) and be impractical. Therefore, theJPRC will develop and disseminate theatre wide Combat Recovery (CR) codes that areto be used in CR events. These codes include also Ground-To-Air Signalss (GTASs) andRecovery Activation Signalss (RASs). Furthermore, PRCCs could direct formations/unitto provide additional simple means to initially authenticate isolated personnel (e.g. theunit’s daily changing challenge and response password), taking the directions given inthe PR SOP into account.1.5.5 Recovery equipment0114. The JPRC should direct minimum levels of equipment to be carried by personneloperating in the AO as defined by the PR SOP for the operation. This may simply bestandard unit scales with targeted units / individuals provided with additional equipment.It is however vital that the detail is available to the PRCC on the occurrence of anisolating event.1.5.6 Basic, intermediate and advanced training0115. Levels of PR training for formations / units deploying into AO are directed by theJFC and direction should be promulgated during the operational planning process. nationsmay, but should not, deviate from these requirements through the use of formal“National caveats”. Basic training (SERE Level A) comprises theoretical training in survival,evasion, recovery and Conduct After Capture (CAC) policy. Intermediate training(SERE Level B) includes practical exercises in some of the techniques used in recoveryand is usually associated with Medium Risk of Isolation and / or Exploitation (MRIE).Advanced training (SERE level C) includes practical exercises in evasion, recovery andCAC and is usually asicoated with High Risk of Isolation and / or Exploitation (HRIE).As a minimum all personnel at risk of isolation should receive SERE Level A trainingtailored to the AO and units should include this requirement in their pre-deploymentpreparation. The degree of training each individual has received is to be recorded ontheir ISOPREP.1.5.7 PR POC0116. Units should nominate selected personnel and provide training to enable themto implement mandated policy (train the trainer). Formations liable to form a PRCCshould provide selected ops staff with specific training on the roles and functions of anPRCC. These personnel will then be the principle POC for the JPRC.1.5.8 Pre-deployment and in-theatre training0117. Pre-deployment and in-theatre training requirements will be specified in the PRSOP. Where additional pre-deployment or in-AO training in recovery or environmentalsurvival is required by units, a request can be made for additional SERE trainingNATO UNCLASSIFIED RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC