Personnel Recovery Command & Ctrl (PRC2)

The Personnel Recovery Command & Control (PRC2) program is focused on enhancing capabilities for planning, collaborating, and managing search and rescue operations. It aims to provide a networked system that offers timely situational awareness information, supporting personnel accountability and recovery mission management globally. The program's objectives include developing tools and services that are interoperable and integrated to support joint and coalition military personnel recovery activities, as well as civilian rescue missions.

A key component of the PRC2 program is the Personnel Recovery Mission Manager (PRMM) 3.1, developed using an Agile Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) approach. This methodology allows for continuous improvements through two-week development cycles known as sprints. The system collects and manages various types of data, including biometric information, emergency locator beacon registrations, and incident reports. These capabilities are crucial for conducting predictive analysis and assessing personnel vulnerabilities across the Department of Defense and other international entities.

In fiscal year 2025, PRMM 3.1 will undergo further modifications to enhance its functionality in response to evolving requirements from the Air Combat Command (ACC). These modifications include improving event alerts for isolated personnel and enabling case files for agencies such as the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) and Joint Personnel Recovery Agency (JPRA). Efforts will also be made to integrate with other systems like the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's Map of the World to improve geospatial tracking capabilities.

The PRC2 program emphasizes rigorous testing and evaluation processes to ensure system reliability and security. Testing activities include functional testing, cybersecurity assessments, developmental testing, and operational testing. These efforts are conducted through a continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipeline to comply with authorization requirements. The program's strategy involves collaboration with various Air Force entities such as the 517th Software Engineering Squadron for product development support, ensuring that all enhancements align with broader defense objectives.