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Allied Joint Doctrine for Recovery of Personnel in a Hostile Environment (AJP-3.7)

This publication provides the fundamental principles for the recovery of personnel in a hostile environment, taking into account each nation's responsibilities and considerations where applicable.

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Allied Joint Publication (AJP)-3.7, Allied Joint Doctrine for Recovery of Personnel in a Hostile Environment (Edition B Version 1) is the Allied joint publication for the preparation, planning, execution and adaptation of personnel recovery across the full spectrum of Alliance missions, operations and to some extent activities in a hostile environment. 

Who should read this publication

AJP-3.7 provides direction and guidance to North Atlantic Treaty Organization operational commanders and staffs with responsibilities related to the recovery of personnel.

Updates to this page

Published 29 March 2016
Last updated 9 June 2026 Show all updates
  1. Updated with UK national elements.

  2. Updated with new version B.

  3. First published.

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