JP 3-68, Noncombatant Evacuation Operations

1 18 November 2015 Noncombatant EvacuationOperationsJoint Publication 3-68 Validated 14 November 2017 i PREFACE 1. ScopeThis publication provides doctrine to plan and conduct joint Noncombatant Evacuation and repatriation Operations . 2. PurposeThis publication has been prepared under the direction of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. It sets forth joint doctrine to govern the activities and performance of the Armed Forces of the United States in joint Operations , and it provides considerations for military interaction with governmental and nongovernmental agencies, multinational forces, and other interorganizational partners. It provides military guidance for the exercise of authority by combatant commanders and other joint force commanders (JFCs), and prescribes joint doctrine for Operations and training.

2 It provides military guidance for use by the Armed Forces in preparing and executing their plans and orders. It is not the intent of this publication to restrict the authority of the JFC from organizing the force and executing the mission in a manner the JFC deems most appropriate to ensure unity of effort in the accomplishment of objectives. 3. Applicationa. Joint doctrine established in this publication applies to the Joint Staff,commanders of combatant commands, subunified commands, joint task forces, subordinate components of these commands, the Services, and combat support agencies. b. The guidance in this publication is authoritative; as such, this doctrine will befollowed except when, in the judgment of the commander, exceptional circumstances dictate otherwise.

3 If conflicts arise between the contents of this publication and the contents of Service publications, this publication will take precedence unless the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, normally in coordination with the other members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has provided more current and specific guidance. Commanders of forces operating as part of a multinational (alliance or coalition) military command should follow multinational doctrine and procedures ratified by the United States. For doctrine and procedures not ratified by the US, commanders should evaluate and follow the multinational command s doctrine and procedures, where applicable and consistent with US law, regulations, and doctrine.

4 For the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff: WILLIAM C. MAYVILLE, JR. LTG, USA Director, Joint Staff Preface ii jp 3 -68 Intentionally Blank iii SUMMARY OF CHANGES REVISION OF JOINT PUBLICATION 3-68 DATED 23 DECEMBER 2010 This publication was validated without change on November 14, 2017. Modifies definition of Noncombatant Evacuation operation (NEO) to be consistent with Department of Defense Directive , Evacuation of US Citizens and Designated Aliens from Threatened Areas Abroad. Clarifies that diplomatic or other considerations may require use of terms other than NEO to describe evacuations. Eliminates the Army as Department of Defense Executive Agent for repatriation and identifies Commanders US Northern and US Pacific Commands offices of primary responsibility for repatriation.

5 Modifies the more formal regional liaison groups to liaison groups, which may be established by the geographic combatant commander and local Department of State representatives to coordinate and synchronize emergency and Evacuation planning. Removes references to Joint Plan for Department of Defense Noncombatant Repatriation (Non-Emergency). Adds a planning chapter, which incorporates former Chapter IV, Contingency and Redeployment Planning, Appendix C, Noncombatant Evacuation Operation Planning Considerations, and sections on multinational planning. Provides planning considerations for NEO transition, termination, and repatriation.

6 Adds appendix on joint intelligence preparation of the operational environment. Expands discussion on the NEO tracking system, to include planning factors, training, and allocation of assets. Provides a new chapter which focuses on safe haven and repatriation, and emphasizes importance of early interagency coordination. Modifies figures and definitions to better reflect current procedures. Expands the discussion on US embassy information sharing to include forms of communication such as the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, US Government websites, social media, and ticker tape messaging on news broadcasts, which can be used to provide information to potential Expands discussions on biometrics and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear incidents.

7 Summary of Changes iv jp 3 -68 Intentionally Blank v TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .. ix CHAPTER I OVERVIEW Introduction .. I-1 Terminology .. I-3 Special Nature of Evacuation Operations .. I-3 Operational Environments .. I-4 Military Planning and Forces.

8 I-4 CHAPTER II ROLES, COORDINATION, AND INTERACTION Introduction ..II-1 Department of State ..II-1 United States Embassy Representatives ..II-3 Other United States Government Departments and Agencies ..II-7 Secretary of Defense, Combatant Commanders, and United States Military Commanders ..II-8 Host Nation ..II-11 Nongovernmental and Intergovernmental Organizations ..II-12 Multinational Noncombatant Evacuation Operation ..II-12 CHAPTER III COMMAND AND CONTROL Introduction .. III-1 Authorities and Relationships .. III-1 Command and Control .. III-3 Joint Task Force Organization .. III-8 Multinational Command and Control .. III-10 CHAPTER IV PLANNING United States Embassy and Consulate Plans.

9 IV-1 Military Planning Combatant Command Plans .. IV-1 Framework for Noncombatant Evacuation Operations Planning .. IV-1 Operational Environment Considerations .. IV-14 Intelligence Support .. IV-15 Notification Procedures .. IV-17 Notification Phases .. IV-19 Evacuee Identification .. IV-22 Coordination with Senior In-Country Military Officials .. IV-24 Table of Contents vi jp 3 -68 Embassy security and Operations .

10 IV-25 Intermediate Staging Base Considerations .. IV-26 Repatriation Considerations .. IV-27 Other Planning Considerations .. IV-28 Multinational Planning Considerations .. IV-29 CHAPTER V EMPLOYMENT AND Evacuation OPERATION PROCEDURES Evacuation Plan Implementation .. V-1 Intermediate Staging Base .. V-1 Advance Party .. V-3 Joint Task Force Main Body Organization and Missions .. V-16 General Considerations .. V-21 CHAPTER VI EVACUEE PROCESSING Evacuee Processing .. VI-1 Evacuation Control Center .. VI-3 Evacuation Control Center Organization and Operations .. VI-3 Classification, Priorities, and Considerations for Evacuees .. VI-13 CHAPTER VII SAFE HAVEN AND REPATRIATION Operations Temporary Safe Haven Site.