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UHF SATCOM Satellite Ops
2. CSAR Considerations.
2.6.10 Isolated Personnel Report (DD Form 1833) Guidance.
2.6.10.1 The ISOPREP is the most important source of authentication. Proper completion, use, and archiving are critical to successful recovery and repatriation. As a permanent record, it is a vital part of long-term POW/MIA accountability. All high risk of capture (HRC) or designated personnel need to have two completed ISOPREPs on file. The ISOPREP must be reviewed at least every 6 months and before each combat/high-risk mission. It contains personal data known only to the isolated individual and is used by recovery forces to positively authenticate the survivor. Once completed, the ISOPREP is classified confidential and is maintained by the appropriate unit intelligence, SERE, PR, or operations personnel.
Table 2.63 Instructions for Filling Out EPAs (1 of 3).
Item Remarks
Date prepared Actual date the form was filled in. Change the date when any changes are made.
Mission date Date and day the EPA will be used on an actual mission launch. This is important due to SPINS changes, crew reassignment, and numerous other variables.
Mission number ATO mission number or aircraft tail number per aircraft or aircraft formation. This is used to verify aircraft to the ATO.
Call sign Identifies the aircraft within the system verified against the ATO. Call sign is one of the first bits of information passed during any aircraft incident. Ensure call sign listed on EPA is the assigned tactical callsign.
Aircraft Quick reference to all potential recovery players as to how many isolated personnel may be anticipated and type of bailout/crash. Departure base/location Airstrip the airframe originates from for each mission. Provides
coordinators with better situational awareness for IFE returns and channels to obtain more information if needed.
Unit Provides a point of contact to gather more information and
notification.
AC initial Verify the aircraft commander/team leader filled in and/or
reviewed the form data. By initialing, the AC also verifies that the crew (if applicable) has also seen and been briefed on the contents.
EPA POC Unit ISOPEREP/EPA manager.
Review by SERE/Intel Ensures completion and accuracy of information by an outside party prior to filing the form. This may also be accomplished by one of the ISOPREP/EPA managers
Intel/Unit DSN TAC e-mail Contact point for ISOPREP/EPA information. Quick reference to those who can provide more information on the crew, mission, passengers, and so forth. This contact should be manned and accessible while aircraft are in flight.
Crew identification Detailed list of all those aboard the aircraft. A passenger manifest or team EPA should be included if applicable.
Call sign identifier Various aircrew positions following initial call sign.
Rank Help determine the amount of training and experience the isolated
Table 2.64 Instructions for Filling Out EPAs (2 of 3).
Item Remarks
Name Last name, first name, and middle initial. Used to identify
ISOPREP.
Crew position Self-explanatory.
Radio type Handheld survivor radio located in the survival vest and/or any kits. Identify what and how many frequencies are available, data burst capability, and GPS functionality.
PLS ID code The PLS ID code shall be based upon the numeric portion of the radio serial number located on the radio. Ignore any leading zeros and any Alpha designators in the serial number. If the remaining numeric portion of the radio serial number has less than six digits, enter zeros for the last numbers.
Blood chit number List tracking number found on each corner of the blood chit. This can be used as an authentication tool to identify isolated personnel, if it is used.
Allergies Precautionary measure to inform medical personnel conducting
immediate and long-term care.
Authentication Methods listed in the SPINS to verify that the person being contacted/recovered is friendly. (1, 2)
CSAR number of the week CSAR letter of the week (3) CSAR word of the week
CSAR duress word of the week Use IAW SPINS following current TTP.
Location Coded methods in the SPINS to inform rescue forces of the
isolated personnels location without compromising the location. - SARNEG Alphabetic code word using 10 letters—which do not repeat or
duplicate—that are paired with the numbers 0 through 9. This is used when sending an unsecured voice transmission of isolated evader’s coordinates.
- SARDOT Predetermined point used by isolated personnel to inform rescue forces of their location without using coordinates and/or land features. This is used when transmitting in the clear or coded message traffic and is given by providing range and bearing from survivor’s location to SARDOT.
Table 2.65 Instructions for Filling Out EPAs (3 of 3).
Item Remarks
CSAR frequencies/signals Items listed in the SPINS for communication and identification between isolated personnel and recovery forces.
- CSAR A and CSAR B Primary CSAR frequencies loaded into handheld survival radios. - Primary and secondary Refers to primary and secondary day and night signaling devices
found in survival kits or vest.
Recovery activation signal Recovery activation signal specific ground-to-air and/or
ground-to-ground signal put out by the IP. Can be near hole-up site. May be briefed as to specific location and at a specific time.(4)
Signal procedures Mandatory guidance found in the SPINS. General and/or specific actions to be taken by isolated personnel to identify and/or communicate their location to recovery forces. List additional procedures used by special teams or additional signal equipment that might be available.
NOTE:
(1) All authentication material should be memorized.
(2) Authentication procedures will be tailored specifically to the AOR, utilizing current TTPs. (3) Can be addressed as an alphabetic word (e.g., “P” would be PAPA).
(4) When deployed, one can depict where one is awaiting recovery in relation to the signal (e.g., “I WILL BE 50 METERS TO NORTH OF THE RAS.”)
Table 2.66 Sample Aircrew Evasion Plan of Action (1 of 5). Evasion Plan of Action Date
Prepared
Mission Date/ Day
Mission
Number Call Sign Aircraft
Departure Base/Location
Unit EPA POC AC Review SERE/Intel Review
Contact DSN/STU/STE/TAC: E-mail:
Crew Identification Call Sign
Identifier Rank Name
Aircrew Position Radio Type PLS or CSEL ID Blood Chit Number Allergies and Blood Type Authentication
CSAR Number CSAR Letter CSAR Word CSAR Duress Word
CSAR Color GTAS Challenge/Response
Location
SARNEG SARDOT
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Radio
PRC-90-2 CSEL Voice Freq CSEL UHF SATCOM CSEL LPE Freq
Primary- Ch A Ch A Ch 1 Alternate- Ch B Ch B Ch 2 Ch C Ch C Ch 3 PRC-112B1 Ch D Ch D Ch 4 CSAR A Ch E Ch E Ch 5 CSAR B Ch F Ch F Ch 6
Table 2.67 Sample Aircrew Evasion Plan of Action (2 of 5). Signals
Primary Alternate
Day Night
Signals Day Night
Far Recognition Signal No Radio—NORDO
Recovery Activation Signal—RAS
Signal Procedures
Signal Procedures:
Recovery Activation Signal (RAS): Ground To Air Signal (GTAS):
Nighttime No Radio Signal (NORDO): Contact Signal:
Far Recognition Signal: - Challenge
- Response
Near Recognition Signal: - Challenge - Response Communication Procedures Permissive Environment: Nonpermissive Environment: PRC-90-2/PRC-112 Procedures: Hook-112B/B1/G Procedures:
Table 2.68 Sample Aircrew Evasion Plan of Action (3 of 5). Survival—Life Support Equipment (Itemized List)
Survival Vest:
Survival Kit: 20-Man Life Raft Kit
Individual KIT: ML-4 Kit (1 man life raft plus the following items.)
Personal Weapons/E&R Kit
Personal Weapons: E&R Kit Contents:
Table 2.69 Sample Aircrew Evasion Plan of Action (4 of 5). Legal Guidance
Evasion Intentions (Nonpermissive) Immediate Evasion Intentions
Extended Evasion Intentions: NOTE: Due to the unknown minefield situation throughout
the AO, movement will be kept to a minimum.
Table 2.70 Sample Ground Team Evasion Plan of Action (1 of 4). Ground Team Evasion Plan of Action (EPA)
Date
Prepared Mission Date / Day NumberMission Call Sign Means of Travel Departure Base/Location
Unit EPA POC Team Leader Review SERE/Intel Review
Contact Information DSN/STU/STE: NIPR: SIPR: mIRC: TAC/Other: Staging Location Team Identification Call Sign Identifier
Rank Name Team
Position Radio Type PLS/ MBITR/ CSEL ID Blood Chit Number Allergies &Blood Type Authentication
CSAR Number CSAR Letter CSAR Word CSAR Duress Word
CSAR Color GTAS Challenge/Response
Location
Primary SARDOT
Identifier: Location:
SARNEG Blue Force Tracker
Table 2.71 Sample Ground Team Evasion Plan of Action (2 of 4). Communication Information
Primary Comm Device: VOICE:
UPLINK: DOWNLINK: PRC-112 CSAR Frequency CSAR Alpha CSAR Bravo CSEL Frequencies
Voice CSEL Frequencies UHF SATCOM
CSEL Frequencies LPE Ch A: Ch A: Ch 1: Ch B: Ch B: Ch 2: Ch C: Ch C: Ch 3: Ch D: Ch D: Ch 4: Ch E: Ch E: Ch 5: Ch F: Ch F: Ch 6:
Initial Communication Schedule/Procedures:
Extended Communication Schedule/Procedures:
Back-up Communication Schedule/Procedures:
Personal Weapons/Survival Equipment/E&R Items
Personal Weapons: Team Equipment: Individual Equipment:
Table 2.72 Sample Ground Evasion Plan of Action (3 of 4). Signal Plan Primary Alternate Day Night Signal Procedures: Day Night
No Radio (NORDO) Signal: Recovery Activation Signal Far Recognition Signal:
Near Recognition Signal: Challenge -
Response -
Signaling Equipment
Plan Route of Travel
Evasion Intentions Immediate Actions: Rally Points: GTH (Go-to-hell point) Injured: First 48 Hours/Uninjured
Table 2.73 Sample Ground Evasion Plan of Action (4 of 4).
2.6.10.2 During operations, ISOPREPs should be stored with or in close proximity to the individual evasion plans of action.