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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.

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