After a PNT disruption has passed, organisations must carefully transition from emergency or degraded operations back to standard operations. This process involves verifying the integrity and reliability of PNT services, ensuring the safety and security of systems, and restoring full functionality in a controlled and coordinated manner. Senior leaders play a critical role in guiding this transition, balancing the need for operational continuity with the imperative to ensure that conditions are stable and risks are minimised before resuming normal operations.

Conduct a comprehensive system health check and confirm the absence of the threat that had caused the disruptions

Gradually transition from any backup systems to the primary systems. Do this in a phased manner rather than abruptly switching all systems at once. This minimises the risk of a cascading issue if problems persist or reoccur.

Maintain the same level of monitoring in place during the Act phase during the Recovery period, watching closely for any signs of failures or recurring disruptions.

Clearly communicate the plan for returning to standard operations to all affected stakeholders, including operators, technical teams, regulatory bodies, and business partners. Ensure they are aware of the timeline for transitioning back to standard operation, any temporary procedures or precautions that remain in place during the transition period, and instructions for reporting any unexpected issues or anomalies.

Before fully resuming standard operations, perform safety validations for critical systems and processes, particularly those that involve human life or public safety. These checks may include testing automated systems (e.g., autopilots, collision avoidance systems) to ensure they are functioning as expected, and verifying that any manual overrides have been deactivated and that normal control processes are restored.