Army Personnel Recovery 101
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Army Personnel Recovery 101

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What personnel recovery option involves government to affect your recovery?

Diplomatic

Which of the following is NOT an example of Isolated Personnel?

  • Other designated by the President/Secretary of Defense
  • Hostages (correct)
  • US Military
  • DoD Civilians/Contractors

    • Which recovery method usually involves an evasion effort and is dependent on the IP's condition?

    Unassisted

    The PR civil option may include involvement by which of the following international organizations or NGOs?

    <p>International Red Cross</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which PR focal group refers to Soldiers, DoD civilians, or DoD contractors who must execute the ISG and master the PR proficiencies?

    <p>Individuals/Isolated Personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT true of the Personnel Recovery system?

    <p>It is a separate and distinct skill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which PR task includes the recognition, proper notification, and validation that you have become isolated?

    <p>Report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Options to recover isolated Personnel are not usually combined. True or False?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes how 1) Commanders and Staffs, 2) Units/Recovery Force, and 3) Individual Isolated Personnel, work together to synchronize their actions with each other?

    <p>PR Focal Groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following included immediate, deliberate and unassisted ways of executing the military PR option?

    <p>PR methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which PR task ends when the individual is returned to duty and requires no further care related to the isolating event?

    <p>Reintegration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the 4 Recovery Methods assumes that a tactical situation permits recovery with the forces at hand without detailed planning or coordination?

    <p>Immediate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an essential part of Isolated Soldier Guidance?

    <p>Your visual sightings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following enables you to execute your isolated soldier guidance and mitigate the risk of injury or death?

    <p>PR tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the 5 PR Proficiencies defines the captivity models of Prisoner of War, Peacetime Government Detention, and Hostage Detention?

    <p>Preserve life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Personnel Recovery (PR)?

    <p>The sum of military, diplomatic, and civil efforts to prepare for &amp; execute the recovery and reintegration of Isolated Personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What situations can an Isolated Personnel (IP) be in?

    <p>Separated from friendly forces unable to complete their intended mission/activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Kurt Muse represents which category of PR?

    <p>Personnel determined by POTUS/SECDEF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes MAJ Cornum's situation?

    <p>Prisoner of War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes Mr. Taggart's situation?

    <p>Hostage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Unit/Recovery Force focal group is NOT responsible for which of the following?

    <p>Execute ISG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the overall goal of PR?

    <p>To employ the full range of PR options to return the IP to friendly control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the 5 PR tasks?

    <p>Report, Locate, Support, Recover, Reintegrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Report PR Task

    <p>Includes the recognition, proper identification, and validation of isolation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Location PR Task

    <p>Begin with the initial report and continue until Recovery task</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is ISR?

    <p>Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of Support is provided to IP's family?

    <p>Preparation for potential media interaction and support to reduce anxiety/frustration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the key tasks of the Recovery PR Task?

    <p>Execution of recovery, Acquire-assess-disseminate event information, Alert medical/reintegration team chief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the overriding goals of Reintegration PR Task?

    <p>Medical needs, Debriefing to gather information that has immediate impact on operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following expands on the concepts contained in joint and service doctrine by providing information on how recovery forces are employed in an entire THEATER?

    <p>Theater PR Regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following contains changing PR information SPECIFICALLY FOR RECOVERY FORCES & IP and is disseminated electronically by SIPRNET?

    <p>PR Special Instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sources contains guidance that describes PR responsibilities & procedures for a SPECIFIC OPERATION?

    <p>Various parts of the OPORD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ISG does not need to support a 'layering' of capabilities. True or False?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Personnel Recovery Overview

    • Personnel Recovery (PR) encompasses military, diplomatic, and civil efforts aimed at recovering and reintegrating isolated personnel (IPs).
    • The overall goal of PR is to utilize all available options to return IPs to friendly control.

    Types of Personnel Recovery Options

    • Diplomatic Recovery: Involves government actions rather than military or civil operations.
    • Isolated Personnel: Includes US Military, DoD civilians, contractors, and others designated by the Secretary of Defense, but excludes hostages.

    Recovery Methods and Tasks

    • Recovery Methods: Include immediate, deliberate, and unassisted methods for military personnel recovery.
    • Unassisted Recovery: Involves evasion efforts and depends on the IP's condition.
    • PR Tasks:
      • Report: Recognizing and validating isolation using multiple sources such as intelligence and surveillance.
      • Locate: Ongoing efforts to determine the IP's position aided by technology like electronic beacons.
      • Support: Involves preparing family for media interactions and reducing their anxiety.
      • Recover: Execution of recovery operations, disseminating information, and alerting the medical team.
      • Reintegration: Focused on addressing medical needs and conducting debriefing for operational impact.

    Focal Groups in Personnel Recovery

    • Individuals/Isolated Personnel: Includes soldiers and DoD personnel who must master PR proficiencies.
    • Unit/Recovery Force: Responsible for conducting recovery operations and developing PR guidance.
    • PR Focal Groups: The collaboration of command, recovery force, and isolated personnel to synchronize actions is crucial in PR.

    Key Concepts and Definitions

    • Immediate Recovery: Occurs in tactical situations with no detailed planning required.
    • Essential ISG Elements: Must include signals, link-up procedures, and isolation criteria; visual sightings are not essential.
    • Capture Models: Different models include Prisoner of War, Peacetime Government Detention, and Hostage Detention, emphasizing safety.

    Examples of Personnel Situations

    • Kurt Muse represents personnel determined by the President for recovery, while MAJ Cornum was identified as a Prisoner of War.
    • Mr. Taggart was categorized as a hostage, with his release being a diplomatic recovery option.

    Information and Guidelines

    • Theater PR Regulations: Expand on recovery forces employment in a specific theater.
    • PR Special Instructions: Contain real-time, specific recovery information for forces and IPs disseminated electronically.
    • Operational Orders (OPORD): Provide guidelines and responsibilities for specific operations.

    Common Misunderstandings

    • It is inaccurate to state that PR options cannot be combined; the three focal groups must collaborate effectively.

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