Pararescue Operations, Techniques, and Procedures

This instruction implements AFPD 16-12, Pararescue. This publication outlines procedures and techniques to conduct Pararescue operations. It applies to Air National Guard and United States Air Force Reserve units or members. Send recommended changes, additions, deletions, and any conflict or duplication of other reports to HQ AF/XOOP, Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1480, on Air Force (AF) Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication. MAJCOMs may supplement this instruction. MAJCOMs will send one copy of their printed supplement to HQ AF/XOOP; other organizations send one copy of each supplement to the next higher headquarters. See Attachment 1 for a glossary of references and supporting information. NOTE: This instruction may reference Air Force publications under the old publications scheme (Air Force regulations [AFR] and manuals [AFM]) which remain in force until converted to the new types of publications.