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INTRODUCTION

An AAR Clearance is the authority to conduct AAR activity between two aircraft as approved by both the tanker and receiver aircrafts' applicable Command Authorities. The Procedure for obtaining AAR Clearances varies from nation to nation and specific procedures are not currently mandated by any NATO STANAG. This Standards Related Document (SRD) explains a generic Clearance and Compatibility Assessment process and presents general guidelines for nations and organizations/agencies to navigate these processes. It also provides standardized definitions and terms to ensure greater international interoperability. For the purposes of this guide, an AAR Clearance is issued following successful completion of the AAR Compatibility Assessment process and compliance with the five pillars of an AAR Clearance. There are three Categories of AAR Clearances (1, 2, & 3), yet the Compatibility Assessment process is a spectrum ranging from an academic only assessment to a partial or full Compatibility Assessment.