The objective of this project is to produce AAR interoperability doctrine giving Direction and Guidance (D&G) for NATO AAR Operations. Foresee and analyze technological and operational developments impacting.

  The following methodology will be applied:

• Pursue the full co-operation of the impacted nations in development of a modernised NATO AAR Manual.
• Draft and seek ratification of a NATO Tanker Tactics/Employment Manual.
• Draft and seek ratification of NATO AAR Doctrine.
• Assess, develop and update AAR STANAGs.
• Ensure the Force Planning Process incorporates accurate and relevant AAR information and the DRR AAR Methodology is continually improved for greater accuracy.
• Continually assess the status of Alliance AAR interoperability and standardisation, and incorporate lessons learnt into products.
• Develop a tanker planner training program for Alliance tanker planners.
• Develop and maintain relationships to maintain the highest level of expertise within the AAR Coordination Cell.

It shall be required a special attention in the following issues:

AAR Resources. Nations are bringing new tanker and receiver systems into operation. Planning must be adjusted to integrate the capabilities and support requirements that come with the new equpment.

C2 & Organization. The indroduction of multi-nationally and contractor owned and operated tankers may drive new C2 relationships and or organized structures.

Multi-role Aircraft. Aircraft that can be tasked for airlift or tanker missions without significant reconfiguration or even simulaneously. Similarly "Smart Tankers" with C4 capabilities could add a new dimension to NATO AAR.

New Technologies. Developments in AAR systems and potential inclusion of UAVs as receiver aircraft will provide commanders new capabilities and flexibility, but will present challenges.

Project Development Report

Enhancing AAR (52 kb)

Deliveries

Enhancing AAR Timeline developed on May 04 (46 kb)
Enhanced AAR Status (75 kb)
AAR CONOPS (298 kb)
AAR Manual Employment (draft) (146 kb)
Report on Future of AAR in NATO - Final (304 kb)

Presentations

Enhancing AAR Brief (116 kb)

Links

ARSAG INTERNATIONAL
ATP-56(A)
ATP-56(B) (...coming up soon)
The cost of the aging aircraft