VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

MTP 1(D), Vol. I
Table 3-1. — NOT RELEASABLE
ATP 1, Vol. II). Units already formed will be maneuvered by order of their unit commanders when the
formation ordered is linear in nature and the new formation can be achieved by a unit maneuver.
3107 MANEUVERING
a. Course and Axis Changes. Formation axis changes are indicated and illustrated in Article
3115. Disposition course and axis changes should for simplicity ordinarily be given in multiples of 5°.
When the disposition axis is rotated, the OTC of each formation is to maneuver his formation to resume the
station relative to the old axis. Unless the rotation is a small one, the maneuver will take a long time to
complete.
b. Change in Organization or Composition of the Force. When any change in the listed
type or task organization is issued by the OTC or when units join or depart, the formation does not
automatically change. No ship is to move from its present station until a signal is made ordering a new
formation or, in the case of a single ship, a signal ordering the ship concerned to move to its new station.
Screen units may adjust station to cover gaps. When dissolving a formation, the OTC will ensure that the
formation is oriented to permit units to proceed on a safe course when detached. Normally, the OTC will
detach screen units first; when these units are clear, the main body will be dissolved in an orderly manner.
3108 — 3109 SPARE
3-2 ORIGINAL