AFI16-1301_PACAFSUP — Survival, Evasion, Resistance And Escape Program

AFI16-1301_PACAFSUP governs Pacific Air Forces survival, evasion, resistance, and escape program management and training standards.

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  • Publication number: AFI16-1301_PACAFSUP
  • Title: SURVIVAL, EVASION, RESISTANCE AND ESCAPE PROGRAM
  • Date: 2019-01-07

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It defines SERE currency, physical fitness evaluation and failure procedures, field uniforms, operational support, and risk management references. It also establishes requirements for training facilities, equipment, lesson plans, personnel support, and waivers.

Applies to: This publication does not apply to the Air National Guard or the Air Force Reserve Command and their units.

Topics covered

  • SERE program management
  • SERE training currency
  • Apprehension Avoidance facilities
  • Personnel Recovery preparation
  • SERE training equipment
  • Arctic survival attendance
  • Weapon-specific lesson plans

Questions and answers

What must SERE Specialists do during mission planning?

Ensure SERE Specialists are integrated into mission planning to enhance personnel survivability and mitigate mission risk.

Can Second Priority personnel attend B-Level SERE training?

All Second Priority personnel may attend B-Level training in lieu of the current C-Level S-V80-A training.

How often must PACAF units submit weapon-specific lesson plans for approval?

Units will submit their weapon specific lesson plans to PACAF/A3TV SERE for approval triennially.

What are the requirements for life-saving equipment used during SRT events?

The bladders/floatation cells on life-saving equipment (i.e. Life Preserver Units (LPU) and life rafts) should meet Technical Order (T.O.) specifications at all times, dummy CO2 bottles are acceptable in lieu of live bottles. Maintain a training equipment list and conduct an annual inventory for accountability (T-3).

When may arctic survival attendance be waived for Airmen assigned or attached to Alaska units?

Wing commanders or delegates may waive arctic survival attendance for up to 12 months after arrival on station.

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