VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

MTP 1(D), Vol. I
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b. Principles. The following principles apply when establishing a replenishment formation.
(1) Supplying ships should be stationed in one or more lines, known as service lines, with ships in
line-abreast not less than 1,000 yards apart and with service lines 2,000 yards apart.
(2) The main body of the force should be stationed in waiting lines astern of the service lines, but, if
enemy air attack is possible, ships of the main body should be stationed to meet the requirements of AA
weapons defense.
(3) When practicable, areas should be made available in which carriers engaged in flight operations
can maneuver inside the screen.
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(5) When conducting vertical replenishment and alongside replenishment simultaneously, the supplying
ship will be assigned a station in the service line.
(6) When a replenishment ship is conducting vertical replenishment only, it may be ordered to
move to a special VERTREP station in close proximity to the customer ship. Unless otherwise ordered,
this station will be 500 yards on the unengaged beam of the customer ship.
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