NATO ATP-57(A) PDF

The purpose of this publication is to: a. Standardise SAR operational 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 b. Provide information to all who may be confronted with a submarine SAR problem c. Serve as guidance for all operational commanders responsible for submarine SAR operations