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  an in-depth study of all-source evasion designated to help in recovering military personnel from a SAFE
  under hostile conditions. The SAID includes a 1-to-1:50,000 scale map of the AO, colored photographs of
  contact points within the SAFE, possible LZs and PZs, survival information, terrain surveys, a chart that
  shows average rainfall by month, high and low temperatures, and any other information about the AO that
  the evader might find useful.
  AIR-TASKING-ORDER SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
  8-55. The JSRC develops the ATOSPIN using information that will allow recovery to be conducted
  with the least amount of problems possible. These instructions include--
  • Point of contact for PR incident report.
  • Communications report.
  • Color of the day.
  • Number of the day.
  • Codeword of the day.
  • Letter of the day.
  • Search and rescue point (SARDOT).
  EVASION PLAN OF ACTION
  8-56. The individual units, not the team, develop the EPA. The RCC helps. Speed of recovery depends
  on how closely everyone follows the EPA. All units operating in or over hostile territory should develop an
  EPA or review their existing EPA each time a designated target or AO changes. Responsibility for properly
  preparing and planning the evasion rests with the potential evaders. The headquarters element supports
  planning, the team develops the plan, and joint theatre assets support the recovery effort. Successful
  evasion depends on detailed planning, including contingency plans, initiation mechanisms, and
  incorporates information from available reference sources. The EPA provides critical information to the
  recovery force, such as the scheme of maneuver. The EPA format has six mandatory and five optional
  components (Appendix K).
  Mandatory Components
  • Identification.
  — Name and rank for each team member.
  — Mission number.
  — Team call sign or identifier.
  — Team position.
  — Call sign suffix.
  — Other.
  • Planned flight or travel routes.
  — Describe routes for both ingress and egress.
  — In-flight emergency plans for each leg of the mission.
  • Evasion actions and intentions for first 48 hours, uninjured.
  — Compare evasion to resupply and continuation of the mission.
  — Plan for evading alone, in small groups, or with entire team.