VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

MTP 1(D), Vol. I
FUNCTION
OPERATIONS
MISSION
SURVEILLANCE
PATROL
SEARCH
SCOUTING
RECONNAISSANCE
METHOD
FIXED STATION
LINEAR
CROSSOVER
AREA
RECTANGULAR
SECTOR
EXPANDING SQUARE
INTERCEPTIVE
RANDOM
PHASES
DETECTION
LOCALIZATION
IDENTIFICATION
RECOGNITION
TASKS
PRE-HOSTILITIES
HOSTILITIES
SHADOWING TATTLETALE MARKING SHADOWING ATTACK
HARASSMENT
Figure 6-1. Scouting Description
localize, report, and monitor if required. Occasionally, specific tasks may be ordered to accomplish more
limited needs, such as the hampering of the opposition’s movement.
d. The relationship between the various types of operations, missions, methods, and tasks are
illustrated in Figure 6-1.
6254 PLANNING OF SCOUTING OPERATIONS
a. Selection Criteria. The type of operation, mission, method, or task to be used will depend on
the situation and vehicles available and may also depend on the ROE in effect. Although Figure 6-1
illustrates a progression of all the above, the sequence may be initiated or terminated with any operation, as
appropriate.
b. Selecting Units and Sensors.
(1) Units. Surface units, submarines, and aircraft may be assigned to conduct a scouting operation.
Coordinated operations are encouraged, where possible, to maximize the advantages of each kind of
unit.
(2) Sensors. Sensor selection is partially limited by the type of unit tasked. The controlling authority
may specify the sensor(s) to be used by giving adequate emission policy. It is usually better to allow
the unit a choice of sensor(s) as selection often depends on local operational and environmental
6-8 ORIGINAL