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VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

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Figure 3-2. Rotating Formation Axis, Guide in Station Zero<br />

(1) Construction. Because transport/logistic ships have limited maneuverability characteristics,<br />

a linear formation is suitable for simplicity of station-keeping. Formation 50, a multiple line, rectangular<br />

formation, is suitable in areas in which the subsurface threat is primary; when the air threat is primary,<br />

use Formation 51, a combination circular <strong>and</strong> columnar formation.<br />

(2) Distances <strong>and</strong> Intervals of about 1,000 yards each for transport/logistic ships will provide<br />

sufficient maneuvering space for conventional threats. Unless otherwise ordered, distances <strong>and</strong> intervals<br />

in Formations 50 <strong>and</strong> 51 are 1,000 yards for transport/logistic ships. Support ships present take stations<br />

1,500 yards outboard of transport/logistic ships on bearings relative to the axis. Distance <strong>and</strong><br />

intervals, for both support ships <strong>and</strong> transport/logistic ships, are increased to 3,500 yards for nuclear<br />

defense.<br />

(3) Formation Axis <strong>and</strong> Course normally coincide.<br />

(4) Screen Units are stationed in accordance with Chapter 3.<br />

3-6 CHANGE 2

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