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VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

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

(2) Characteristics of the area of operations:<br />

(a) Distances (to own <strong>and</strong> enemy bases, to own <strong>and</strong> enemy supporting forces).<br />

(b) Oceanographic factors (water depth, marine life, wrecks, sonar conditions, <strong>and</strong> currents).<br />

(c) Meteorological factors (visibility, sea state, radar conditions, wind direction <strong>and</strong> speed).<br />

(3) Own forces:<br />

(a) Screen units (number <strong>and</strong> types, radar, EW, sonar, weapons, communications<br />

replenishment requirements).<br />

(b) Main body or convoy (composition, size <strong>and</strong> spacing, speed, maneuverability, defensive<br />

capabilities).<br />

(c) Support forces (pickets, aircraft, surface forces, submarines, auxiliaries).<br />

c. Opposing Courses of Action.<br />

(1) Enemy’s overall specific objectives.<br />

(2) Own courses of action.<br />

3312 NOT RELEASABLE<br />

3-39 CHANGE 2

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