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VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

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

e. Rotating Formation Axis. The direction of a formation axis is rotated by signaling a new<br />

direction; the axis then rotates by the shortest way to the new direction. A formation axis is not to be rotated<br />

more than 60° in one step. Figure 3-2 illustrates rotation of the axis when the Guide is in station zero <strong>and</strong><br />

Figure 3-3 illustrates rotation when the Guide is not in station zero. (For ease of comparison, ships are in<br />

the same initial stations <strong>and</strong> the formation axis is rotated 30° in both figures.)<br />

3120 OPERATIONAL FORMATIONS<br />

Formations more complex than linear <strong>and</strong> circular formations are used to fulfill operational<br />

purposes, such as carrier or amphibious operations, surface action, <strong>and</strong> replenishment at sea, <strong>and</strong> must<br />

provide for effective action in a multithreat environment. Because of the inherent element of surprise,<br />

submarines, FPBs, guided missiles, <strong>and</strong> aircraft are predominant threats.<br />

3121 BROAD OPERATIONAL CATEGORIES<br />

a. Cruising (C) ASW Formations. These provide the best protection against the subsurface<br />

threat by making the most effective use of ASW units.<br />

b. Ready (R) Formations. These provide a compromise between optimum subsurface <strong>and</strong><br />

optimum air protection. They may be readily shifted to either a cruising or antiair warfare formation. They<br />

retain acceptable protection against all threats while permitting maximum offensive operations.<br />

c. through e. NOT RELEASABLE<br />

3122 — 3124 SPARE<br />

3125 TYPICAL OPERATIONAL FORMATIONS<br />

3126 NOT RELEASABLE<br />

3-4 ORIGINAL

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