VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

coordination net (force/sector), or AAW coordination and reporting net may be used. The joint AAW
shore coordination net may be used when coordinating activities with shore air defense authorities.
If equipment limitations preclude manning of all assigned AAW nets by certain units, the affected
units will report this to the AAWC for resolution. If the AAWC is unable to resolve the problem without
affecting other warfare missions, the matter will be referred to the OTC for resolution.
4141 AAW REPORTING NET
The AAW reporting net, normally an HF (SSB) voice net controlled by the FTC-A, is used for
exchanging information about the positions, identities, and supplementary information of air contacts. The
duty of FTC-A is normally held by the AAWC, but may be delegated.
4142 AAW COORDINATION NET (FORCE/SECTOR)
This net is normally an HF (SSB) voice net controlled by the AAWC or SAAWC. Main types of
traffic are:
a. Threat warnings and ZIPPO calls.
b. Orders relative to CAP or AEW assignments, stationing, and relieving.
c. Weapon coordination (target assignment, weapon designation).
d. Weapon restriction orders relative to safety sectors.
e. Target engagement messages (TEMs).
f. Reports of AAW ammunition states.
g. Coordination of homing for lost aircraft.
h. Coordination and direction of the initial phase of SAR.
i. Shore coordination when appropriate.
4143 LOCAL AAW COORDINATION NET
This is a UHF voice net controlled by the LAAWC. The main uses of this net are to:
a. Provide a clear picture of the local air situation to enable point defense weapon controllers to
identify targets.
b. Promulgate threat warnings and ZIPPO calls.
c. Establish watch zones.
d. Issue weapon restriction orders.
4144 INNER WARFARE NET
MTP 1(D), Vol. I
This is the primary AAW voice coordinating, control, and reporting net for all AAW capable units
within the inner defense zone (IDZ). All aircraft transiting the IDZ will check in with the inner defense
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