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The NATO Submarine Search & Rescue Manual 2009

PREFACE

1. ATP-57, The Submarine Search and Rescue Manual, contains principles and procedures that have evolved as a result of experience and exercises and is used to implement Submarine Search and Rescue (SUBSAR) Operations based on commonality and interoperability of Rescue Elements and Submarines all
around the world. 

2. The Publication supplements the general principles and procedures set forth in the ATP-10 (SEARCH AND RESCUE), and in the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue
(IAMSAR) Manual, published jointly by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). ATP-57 and above mentioned documents, form the basic library for SUBSAR Operations1.

3. The procedures and information for the Search, the coordination of Multinational Submarine Rescue Elements during their mobilization to the scene of action, the Escape and Rescue phase of a SUBSAR Operation, and the medical aspects for SUBSAR Operations are explained in separate chapters.

0001 Purpose

The purpose of the Submarine Search and Rescue Manual (ATP-57) is to provide guidance, instructions, information and procedures governing the different phases of a SUBSAR Operation and the
command, control and manoeuvring of units during their mobilization to the scene of action, throughout the Escape, Intervention and Rescue stages.

0002 Scope
This manual deals with information related to Submarine Escape and Rescue (SMER) and addresses the techniques and procedures for SUBSAR Operations, on which further expansion of the
doctrine may be based. It also provides specialized information needed by authorities engaged in saving lives at sea from a Distressed Submarine (DISSUB).

The manual provides the instructions and procedures required by Headquarters and/or Commanders to issue orders to fulfil their responsibilities and enables subordinates to understand and
comply with them.. It also gives details of specific duties associated with the Mobilization of SMER Resources, and with the execution of associated tasks.

This manual is intended to serve as a guide to worldwide Operational Commands and Commanders that may be assigned responsibility during SUBSAR Operations, and in particular to the On Scene Commander (OSC) and to the Coordinator of Rescue Forces (CRF)...

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