SPINS

General. 

The Special Instructions (SPINS) provide numerous information and procedures to all assets operating within the area of operations. Examples of SPINS content may include: 

• Airspace usage procedures
• Communications procedures
• Tanker procedures
• Rules of Engagement (ROE)
• Identification criteria
• Acceptable Level of Risk (ALR)
• Emission Control (EMCON) levels
• Guidance/directives/information for weapons system operators and/or aircrews
• Base Defense Zone (BDZ) procedures
• Personnel recovery procedures 
  

Section I – Daily SPINS. 

Section I – Daily SPINS is used for inputs which do not/are not intended to affect the standing general SPINS. This section include all information only required by the ATO and ACO it is published with. 

Section II – Daily SPINS. 

Section II – Daily SPINS is used for changes, additions, and/or deletions to the standing general SPINS. 

Section III – Standing SPINS. 

Section III – Standing SPINS is the portion of SPINS which contains the general SPINS for the theatre/area of operations.