NATO AAR-SRD-4 PDF

AIM.

This matrix is designed to be used as a quick reference guide to confirm if a Clearance and/or technical compatibility authorisation exists for a specified (nation A) tanker and (nation B) receiver combination, in order to conduct Air-to-Air Refuelling (AAR).

The technical compatibility does not automatically give the authorisation required to conduct AAR which may involve bi-lateral financial and legal agreements in addition to the technical compatibility authorisation.

The matrix is comprised of information derived from the National Standards- Related Documents (SRD) as approved and promulgated by the respective nations. Should any discrepancy or contradiction arise between the Matrix and the SRD, the definitive status of the AAR Clearance or technical compatibility authorisation should be ascertained through the National Point of Contact (as detailed in the respective National SRDs). Since the matrix may be updated before the corresponding National SRDs, the matrix may contain more current information than the SRD.

A secondary aim of the Matrix is to act as a repository of technical data or POCs for this data so that other user nations may access or request to access data required to advance their own AAR Clearances or technical compatibility assessments.

Furthermore, the Matrix will also highlight areas where AAR Clearances and technical compatibility authorisations do not exist and, in doing so, will encourage nations and organizations to address the shortfalls.

The matrix hosted on the official site referenced in paragraph 1.5 is the official source. If copies of the data are made, they are for reference only and should be verified against the current matrix for accuracy.

PURPOSE.

The purpose of the Matrix is to inform AAR Planning Staffs (whether in an Air Operations Centre, airborne C2 or tanker platform) without the need to manually extract clearance and technical information from several national documents. A key Lesson Identified during recent NATO Air operations was the (lack in) timeliness and availability of AAR Clearance and technical compatibility information. The Matrix aims to assist in the rapid and dynamic planning of AAR missions.