AFI 10-3005 — index record
| Number | AFI 10-3005 |
|---|---|
| Title | PERSONNEL RECOVERY COORDINATION CELL ORGANIZATION AND TRAINING |
| Published | December 15, 2020 |
| Certified current | December 15, 2020 |
| Office of primary responsibility | AF/A3 |
| Issued by | Headquarters, Department of the Air Force |
| Status on the index | Current |
| Last index action | Rewrite, December 15, 2020 |
| Source index | Air Force e-Publishing |
| Index last read | October 20, 2026 |
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Purpose, in the publication’s words
This instruction implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 10-30, Personnel Recovery, and is consistent with the concepts found in Air Force Doctrine Annex (AFD Annex) 3-50, Personnel Recovery. It describes the responsibilities, requirements, organization, and training program for establishing a Personnel Recovery Coordination Cell (PRCC) as an integral part of a geographic Air Operations Center (AOC) supporting the commander of the Air Force component command (e.g., the commander, Air Force Forces [COMAFFOR]) to a geographic unified combatant command (CCMD), subordinate unified command, or joint task force. This publication applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, the Air National Guard, and those who are contractually obligated to comply with Department of the Air Force publications. This publication does not apply to the United States Space Force. Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this
Summary of changes, as printed
This document is substantially revised and must be completely reviewed. Major changes include corrections due to changes in guiding policy and directives; additional data communications requirements; revised PRCC organizational makeup (Chapter 4); revised PRCC training requirements (Chapter 5 and Table 5.1).
Contents
- Chapter 1—OVERVIEWp. 4
- Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 5
- Chapter 3—PRCC REQUIREMENTSp. 6
- Chapter 4—PRCC ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONSp. 8
- Chapter 5—PRCC TRAINING PROGRAMp. 12
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 15
All 25 contents entries
- Chapter 1—OVERVIEWp. 4
- 1.1. Generalp. 4
- Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 5
- 2.1. Headquarters (HQ) ACC A3Jp. 5
- 2.2. Geographic C-MAJCOM and C-NAF Commanders (Theater COMAFFORs)p. 5
- 2.3. Geographic AOC and ARC-Aligned AOC Unit Commandersp. 5
- 2.4. AOC PRCC Chiefp. 5
- Chapter 3—PRCC REQUIREMENTSp. 6
- 3.1. Facility Requirementsp. 6
- 3.2. System Requirementsp. 6
- 3.3. Communications Requirementsp. 7
- Chapter 4—PRCC ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONSp. 8
- 4.1. The PRCC is an integral part of:p. 8
- 4.2. Augmenting PRCC Personnelp. 10
- Chapter 5—PRCC TRAINING PROGRAMp. 12
- 5.1. Generalp. 12
- 5.2. PRCC Training Program Overviewp. 12
- 5.3. PRCC Initial Qualification Trainingp. 12
- 5.4. Mission Qualification Training (MQT)p. 13
- 5.5. Continuation Training (CT)p. 13
- 5.6. PRCC Augmentee Trainingp. 14
- 5.7. Training Documentationp. 14
- 5.8. Training Projectionsp. 14
- 5.9. Training Waiversp. 14
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 15
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