Network-Based Approach to Optimize Personnel Recovery for the Joint Force

摘要

Personnel Recovery (PR) maintains significant relevance at the operational level of war. Combatant commanders (CCDRs) are responsible for the planning, preparation, and execution of PR for military and civilian personnel within their area of responsibility. The current Department of Defense (DOD) PR system is not optimized for the increased potential for U.S. personnel becoming isolated in the future operating environment. Implementation of a network-based PR planning and response system at the CCDR level will enable PR across the future spectrum of conflict. The PR network provides a mechanism to build awareness and make faster decisions during planning and execution of PR operations. The following paper addresses the current DOD PR system and its limitations; the PR network as a concept; the elements required for the implementation of the PR network at the operational level; an example of PR networked response; counterargument, and rebuttal.