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VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

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MTP 1(D), Vol. I<br />

b. The OTC will provide:<br />

(1) Updated OPGEN, OPTASKs, <strong>and</strong> OPSTATs as necessary.<br />

(2) Last status of EMCON, COMPLAN, <strong>and</strong> link net.<br />

(3) A frequency <strong>and</strong> a geographic position to rendezvous if joining fails.<br />

(4) A list of relevant signals in force.<br />

1426 — 1429 SPARE<br />

1430 GENERAL DEGREES OF READINESS<br />

This article states the aim of the several general degrees of readiness. When only a general degree<br />

of readiness is ordered, each department shall comply in accordance with the appropriate particular<br />

degree of readiness.<br />

a. First. The aim is to employ the full operational capability of the unit involved. All stations are<br />

fully manned <strong>and</strong> can therefore be put into operation in the shortest time. Comm<strong>and</strong>ing officers may order<br />

temporary relaxation from the first degree of readiness to permit designated personnel to draw <strong>and</strong><br />

distribute meals at their action stations.<br />

b. Second. The aim is to employ the best operational capability that can be maintained for a<br />

prolonged period (e.g., 2 to 3 weeks) with up to one-half of the personnel on duty. Emphasis is to be laid on<br />

the warning component.<br />

c. Third. The aim is to have weapons available to counter an unexpected threat <strong>and</strong> to retain<br />

sufficient warning time to assume a higher degree of readiness, while relaxing equipment, with up to<br />

one-third of the personnel on duty. This degree can be maintained for an indefinite period.<br />

d. Fourth. The aim is to have all systems operational. Sufficient systems are to be manned to<br />

achieve adequate warnings required.<br />

e. Fifth. The aim is to allow for rest <strong>and</strong> relaxation within the limitations imposed by the notice<br />

ordered. It is the lowest degree of readiness <strong>and</strong> is used only when in port or at anchor.<br />

1431 — 1439 SPARE<br />

1440 PARTICULAR DEGREES OF READINESS<br />

When ordering a general degree of readiness, the OTC may order a higher degree of readiness for a<br />

particular type of warfare, NBCD, or engineering, should the situation so dem<strong>and</strong>.<br />

1441 NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL, AND DAMAGE DEGREES OF READINESS<br />

a. First. All NBC stations are manned; a maximum degree of watertight integrity is maintained; all<br />

additional N, B, or C protective measures are imposed as the situation requires; the widest diversity of<br />

sources of power is available; all NBCD equipment <strong>and</strong> systems are ready for immediate use.<br />

b. Second. Up to one-half of the NBCD stations are manned; all additional N, B, or C protective<br />

measures are as the situation requires; a maximum degree of watertight integrity is maintained within the<br />

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