ESADQUARTERS ECI3-JIRC UNITED STATES EUROPEAN COMMAND FO $5-37 APD 09128-4209 11 DEC 1966 OPERATIONS (7) Peacatime Recornnaisgance and Certain Sensitive Operations (U) 72. (9) Purpose. To prescribe responsibilities, procedures, and controls for olanning and conducting peacetime recon- aigssance and cex‘ain sensitive operations in the U.S. European Command (USEUCCM) area of responsibility (AOR). This Directive applies to all conmands conducting peacetime reconnaissance and sensitive operations within the USEUCOM AOR. 2. (03) References. See Appendix A. 3. (U0) Explanation of Terns. a. (U0) Approval Authority. The organization or indivi- dual granting final approval for the conduct of peacetime recon- naissgance or certain sensitive operations. ran *>. (Ul Emergency Reconnaissance. Any récunmaissance operation conducted for the purpose of collecting tafcrmation of urgent opceraticnat gignificance that will serve as a basis for warning of, cz accion to counter, imminent. attack againnh the ‘Iniuea States or its aliies or major elements of their military Forces. Within cie USEUCOM AOR, emergency reconnaissance will owmiy ne declared sy the Deputy Commander in Chief Eurcpe 'SCINCEUR) or higaer authority. *c. (UG) Peacatime Alrborne Reconnalssancs: Program (PARPRO?. PARPRO is that pection of the peacetime reconnaissance and cerc- tain sensitive crarations program which deals with management cf alroocrne raconnziagancn toer:hions. 4. {3} Bassons‘ oilities. a, (U) The Director of Intelligences, ECI2, will: *(1) (0) Review, evaluate, and take action as required to ensure the satisfaction of requirements levied cn USEJCOM reconnaissance resource: This Directive supersedes FD 55-37, 19 July 84.
ED 55-37 11 DEC 1888 *(2) (U) Establish procedures for the rapid validation of time sensitive collection requirements against targets of Opportunity. *(3) (0) Provide intelligence justification for reconnaissance requirements levied on reconnaissance assets under the operational control of the United States Commander in Chief Europe (USCINCEUR). *(4) (U) Designate a single point of contact within the European Collection Management Office (ECMO) for all matters involving the support of peacetime reconnaissance and certain sensitive operations. *(5) (0) Receive, collate, and provide to the Director of Operations, EC33, information regarding unusual or hostile reactions tc ope.ations conducted under this Directive. *(6) ¢U) When appropriate or requested, recommend mission assessment revisions. *(7) (U0) Provide a representative to USEUCOM Recen- naissance Conferences. *(8) (0) Ensure that subordinate and supporting com- mands conducting reconnaissance operations in the USEUCOM AOR submit monthly reconnaissance highlights reports in accordance with (IAW) the-format at Annex B of this document. b. (U} The Director of Operations, ECJ3, will: *(1) (0) Establish and maintain a Joint Reconnaissance Center (JRC) to provide command supervision over peacetime recon- maissance and certain sensitive operations within the USEUCOM AOR in accordance with this Directive and JCS SM 401-82. *(2) (0) Plan, schedule, and monitor peacetime recon- naissance and certain sensitive operations within the USEUCOM 2OR IAW JCS Pub 6 Reconnaissance Reports. These reports are compatible with the automated Reconnaissance Information System (RIS) resident in WWMCCS. RIS is the primary methed for planning, scheduling, and monitoring reconnaissance operations within the USEUCG:i: AOR. Components will participate in RIS to the maximum extent possible as it affords a common data base for all the functions and a secure means to communicate among theater operations.
11 DEC 1986 ED $5-37 #(4)  (U) Ensure the capability te advise, warn, and/or recall reconnaissance aircraft. *(5) (U) Establish procedures to protect recon- naissance aircraft conducting operations under this Directive. (7) (U) Coordinate USEUCOM staff review and approval of component command plans and orders regarding peacetime recon- naissance and certain sensitive operations. *(8) (U) Obtain DCINCEUR approval and forward to JCS, as appropriate, all plans and schedules for peacetime tecon- naissance and certain sensitive operations. (10) (U) Make recommendations to DCINCEUR on imposing emergency reconnaissance and if approved, advise JCS and other affected agencies of emergency reconnaissance operations as soon as conditions permit. *(11) (U) Be the single point of contact with foreign Governments concerning matters of peacetime reconnaissance and certain sensitive operations conducted within the USEUCOM AOR. The following are excluded from this constraint: (1) coor- dination actions ith air traffic control agencies, (2) NATO flight following agencies, (3) requests for diplomatic clear- ances in connection with operations conducted under this Direc- tive, (4) coordination of routine operations conducted IAW epproved international or allied military agreements, and (5) similar matters of a rowtine nature and which devoive from the execution of approved operations. #(12) (U) Chair a USEUCOM Reconnaissance Conference to review programs, define and resolve problems, coordinate efforts, and improve the overall efficiency of cperations governed by this Cirective. ec. (U) The Director of Command, Control, and Con- munications Systems, ECC3S, will (1) (U) Advise and coordinate on communications mat- ters affecting peacetime reconnaissance and certain sensitive 3
=D 55-37 11 DEC 1985 operations. (2) (0) Provide assistance in arranging com- munications capabilities suitable to the command, control, and reporting requirements associated with peacetime reconnaissance and certain sensitive operations. 3) (0) Provide radio frequencies for use in con~ nection with peacetime reconnaissance and certain sensitive operaticns on request. d. (U0) CINCUSAREUR, CINCUSNAVEUR, and CINCUSAFE will: *(1)_ (0) Plan and conduct peacetime reconnaissance and certain sensitive operations IAW this Directive. (3) (0) Submit to HQ USEUCOM ECJ3-JRC proposed sched- ules for reconnaissance operations to be conducted under this Directive. (4) (U) Establish, within the component headquarters, 2a single office of primary responsibility (OPR) for administra- tive matters related to peacetime reconnaissance and certain sensitive operations. This requirement should not be construed to preclude division of operationai responsibilities as deemed necessary. It dces require that one office be designated as the command's primary point of contact if responsibility for peace- time reconnaissance or certain sensitive operations is divided among two or more offices. *(S) (U0) Establish procedures for continuous moni- tcring of component peacetime reconnaissance and certain sen- sitive operations and immediately advise HQ USEUCOM ECJ3-JRC of the current status of operations when reconnaissance reports are not received within 1/2 hour. A dedicated watch is not required. A continuous point of contact, knowledgeable of the current status of ongoing and planned component cperations, is required. This function may be consolidated within the conm- ponent headquarter's existing watch structure if desired. (6) (U0) Establish a capability to advise, warn, and/or recall reconnaissance aircraft under their operational control.
*(8) (G) Advise HQ USEUCOM ECJ3-JRC of any unusual or hostile reactions to reconnaissance aircraft or violations of controlling directives via the fastest available means. *(10) (9) Provide HQ USEUCOM ECJ3-JRC/ECJ2-C intelli- gence justifications for requirements levied by the component command for reconnaissance aircraft operating under this Direc- sive. *(11) (U) Establish procedures to ensure prompt distri- bution of operational and intelligence data collected by their reconnaissance aircraft operating under this Directive. *(12) (U) Provide a representative ta USEUCOM Recon- naissance Conference. e. (U) The Chief, National Security Agency, Central security Service, Europe (NCEUR) will: (1) (0) Appoint a representative to the USEUCOM Joint Reconnaissance Center to serve as a point of contact for matters pertaining to peacetime reconnaissance and certain sensitive operations. *(2) (U0) Provide assistance and advice to JRC on SIGINT aspects of USEUCOM AOR peacetime reconnaissance and cer- tain sensitive operations. *(4) (U) Provide a representative to USEUCOM Recon- naissance Conferences. , f. (0) The Commander, USEUCOM Defense Analysis Center (EUDAC) will: 5. (0) Policy and Procedures. *c. (U) General. Peacetime reconnaissance and certain sensitive operations within the USEUCOM AOR will be admin- istered IAW this Directive, SM 401-82, and JCS Pub 6; Vol II, Part 6. Deviations from specified procedures must be requested from HQ USEUCOM ECJ3-JRC. *(2) (U) Not venetrate areas requiring fighter sup- port. : ; *(3) (U) If flown outside triendly radar coverage, be fiown under day visual flight rules. [€£ instrument flight rules exist, the aircrew will file an International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) flight plan.
g- (Uj) Rules of Engagement (R0E). *(1) (U) Unless otherwise directed, USEUCOM Directive -47 will govern the ROE for peacetime reconnaissance and other sitive operations within the USEUCOM AOR. *(2) (U) Operations will be conducted in strict accord with approved CONOPS and will be executed as planned and sched- uled. Deviations from approved tracks require the specific approval of HQ USEUCOM ECJ3-JRC. However, deviations to avoid teoporary reatricted danger areas, warning areas, or severe weather along the intended track are authorized at the discre- tion cf the on-scene commander. No deviation will result ina reduced closest point of approach (CPA) to any sensitive country or area. All daviationsa will be reported promptly IAW JCS Pub 6, VoL II, Part 6. *(a) (U) Safety compromises of any nature. *(b) (U) When the geographic position of the aircraft uncertain or when navigational capabilities have been aded to the extent that accurate navigation can no longer be (2) (U) Sponsoring Command response to Condition One: Action will be taken at the lowest echelon having operational trol over the aircraft involved and having knowledge cf the incident or circurmctances. *“(b) (U) Ensure that an Operational Incident Report (GPPEP=3) is submitted IAW paragraph 5j of this Directive and yCS pud 6, and that HQ USEUCOM, ECJ3-JRC, 13 notified by secure celepnone. (4) (U) Sponsoring Command response to Condition LAO? *(p) (UU) Sponsoring Command: No action required unless aission is aborted, in which case an abort report will be 13sued IAW paragraph 5k of this Directive.” (>) (U) Sponsoring Command: No action required. *(c) (WU) Sponsoring Command: No action required unless mission is aborted, in which case an abort report will be 2csued IAW paragre-h 5k.
1 1 eA icoe ED $5-37 DEC 1535 (9) (UU) Sponsoring Command response to Condition Seven: No action required. *+.  (U) Operational Incident Reporting (OPREP-3). Hostile reactions or other significant incidents involving personnel or assets engaged in peacetime reconnaissance and certain sensitive operations under this Directive will be reported by OPREP~3 fcr- mat IAW JCS Pub 6 (JRS). (1) (U) Reports are to be initiated at the lowest command having knowledge of the incident, and will be ransmitted using the fastest available means. (2) (U) When voice reports are used to transmit the initial incident report, a follow-up OPREP-3 JOPREP JIFFY PINNACLE record message will be gent by [! _SIATE or higher cre- cedence as soon as possible. Record message traffic will be addressed as a minimum to the National Military Command Center (NMCC), the JCS/IRC, and to HQ USEUCOM ECJ3-JRC. (3) (U) Initial reports should not be delayed pending receipt of additional information, but are to be transmitted as soon as sufficient information is available to define the nature of the incident. Amplifying reports are to be submitted as additional information becomes available. *(4) (UU; Reporting will net be delayed due to EMCCN or “MINIMIZE conditions unless in the judgement of the on-scene con- mander radio transmissions would hazarc the aircraft or crew. *(S) (U) If a crew aborts under emergency conditions, radio silence will be broken and international distress proce- dures will be used. Once the emergency is brought under control and the safety of the crew and aircraft assured, an in-flight report will be sent providing the aircraft's position, nature of the emergency, and crew intentions. (1) (U) Codewords to be used during an intercept are: *(a) (U) Make an immediate report via SAC GIANT TALK or other specified net IAW paragraph 5}. (bo) (U) Turn IFF/SIF to emergency. 13 (e) (U) Cancel the emergence; itd : o: ; .. Y condition if the t breaks off, but continue abort if begun. fighter
*n. (U) USEUCOM Reconnaissance Conference. HQ USEUCOM ECJI3-JRC, will chair the USEUCOM Reconnaissance Conference when scheduled; prepare, approve, and distribute. proposed agenda items when necessary; and coordinate hosting requirements, FOR THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF: HOWARD G. CROWELL, GR. Lieutenant General, USA Chief of Staff UBER TC, USA Adjutant General Appendixes A - References (U) B - Monthly Reconnaissance Highlight Report Format (U) 11 DEC 1986 ED 55-37 Appendix A References A-3. JCS SM 873-81, Intelligence Relationships with Con- sanders of Unifiec and Specified Commands (U) (UNCLASSIFIED) *A-1l. ED 55-10, Search and Rescue (U) (UNCLASSIFIED).
UNCLASSIFlED 11 DEC 1986 ED 55-37 Appendix B- Monthly Reconnaissance Highlight Report Pormat (U) B-l. Monthly reconnaissance highlight reports are required under JCS 401-82 and DIAR 58-8. Reports should be submitted to 8Q USEUCOM ECJ2-C NLT the 25th of each month for that month's report. ECJ2-C will then ccnsolidate all reports and submit them to DIA and JCS for review. B-2. Required monthly reconnaissance highlight reports should be submitted IAW the format below: Significant Item: Mission -Name: Mission Track: Date of Event: Area of Event: Intelligence Discipline: Reported Event: Significance of Event: Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
(Page 1) DIRECTIVE NUMBER 55-37 *b. (U) Emergency Reconnaissance. Any reconnaissance operation conducted for the purpose of collecting information of urgent operational significance that will serve as a basis for warning of, or action to counter, imminent attack against the United States or its allies or major elements of their military forces. Within the USEUCOM AOR, emergency reconnaissance will only be declared by the Deputy Commander in Chief Europe (DCINCEUR) or higher authority. *c. (U) Peacetime Airborne Reconnaissance Program (PARPRO). PARPRO is that position of the peacetime reconnaissance and cer- tain sensitive operations program which deals with management of airborne reconnaissance operations. 4. (U) Responsibilities. a. (U) The Director of Intelligence, ECJ2, will: (1) (U) Review, evaluate, and take action as required to ensure the satisfaction of requirements levied on USEUCOM reconnaissance resources.