Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief (HA/DR) Operations Planning   [open pdf - 620KB]

"The purpose of this tactical memorandum (TACMEMO) is to provide guidance to strike group commanders, squadron commanders, their staffs, and ships for planning and executing HA/DR operations. This TACMEMO addresses issues specific to HA/DR operations. The intent is to guide a commander and staff in the thought process, planning, and course of action development needed to prepare for and conduct foreign disaster relief operations. It is not an all-encompassing guide, but does present actions and options to be considered. It does not prescribe activities which are better addressed in other publications."