NATO ATP 57(A)/MTP 57(A) PDF

This publication contains the specialised information needed by authorities engaged in the recovery of escapees and rescue of personnel from a distressed (formerly known as disabled) submarine (DISSUB). It should be read in conjunction with ATP 10 (D), particularly chapter 8, which is mainly concerned with locating the DISSUB on the seabed and establishing communications with it. ATP 10 (D) is the leading document. The present publication is concerned with getting DISSUB personnel to the surface expeditiously and safely once this had been done. The book is divided into two parts:

Part I Definitions, actions and procedures (This part contains ratifiable information).

Part II Technical data on rescue equipment and facilities on board and ashore. (This part contains non-ratifiable national information.)

Purpose

The purpose of this publication is to:

Standardise procedures for the recovery of escapees and rescue of DISSUB personnel during operations SUBLOOK/SUBMISS/SUBSUNK; these operations include:

(1) Call-out and assembly of recovery and rescue forces.

(2) Recovery and treatment of escapees.

(3) Rescue of DISSUB personnel.

Provide specialised information to all who may be confronted with submarine recovery and/or rescue operations.

Serve as a guide for the operational commander responsible for the execution of a submarine or submarine rescue operation.