MCO 3460.3 — Policy For Personnel Recovery (pr)

MCO 3460.3 governs Marine Corps policy, preparation, planning, training, recovery, and reintegration for isolated personnel.

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  • Publication number: MCO 3460.3
  • Title: POLICY FOR PERSONNEL RECOVERY (PR)
  • Date: 2 Sep 2016
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: New

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It establishes requirements for related training and covers recovery operations, personnel recovery coordination, and phase III reintegration. It also addresses TRAP planning, force designation, and execution.

Topics covered

  • Personnel recovery policy
  • Recovery operations
  • Reintegration of isolated personnel
  • Phase III reintegration
  • Personnel recovery training
  • TRAP operations
  • Nonconventional assisted recovery

Questions and answers

What does MCO 3460.3 require commanders to do for isolated personnel?

Commanders at all levels will prepare, plan for, and execute/support recovery operations by ensuring individuals are trained to contend with an isolating event, assigned forces are capable of recovering personnel, and staffs can react quickly to the situation in accordance with standing plans and procedures to prevent loss of life, capture, and exploitation. (paragraph 3)

How quickly must returnees be evacuated after recovery?

As the situation dictates and direction from commanders, the unit must ensure that returnees are evacuated as quickly as possible to a secure location. (paragraph 2)

What is the focus of phase I reintegration?

The focus of phase I is medical triage and stabilization, initiation of SERE psychologist support, decompression, and the collection of time-sensitive information. (paragraph 1)

What training is required for personnel supporting reintegration?

Minimum training for personnel supporting reintegration is PR 106-Reintegration Team Responsibilities (available on JKO). (paragraph 5)

When is advance coordination required for phase III reintegration?

Advance coordination for each phase III event is required with DC PP&O. (paragraph 5)

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