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VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

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

(14) Action on gaining contact.<br />

(15) Action on completing the patrol.<br />

6258 SEARCH<br />

NOTE — NOT RELEASABLE<br />

a. General. A search is a systematic investigation of a particular area to establish the presence or<br />

the absence of (a) specific contact(s).<br />

b. Basic Types of Search. The five basic types of search are rectangular, sector, exp<strong>and</strong>ing<br />

square, intercepting, <strong>and</strong> r<strong>and</strong>om.<br />

c. Ordering a Search. The OTC or controlling authority should promulgate some or all of the<br />

following:<br />

(1) Aim of the search.<br />

(2) Type of search.<br />

(3) Assumed position of enemy at a stated time, or the geographic area to be searched.<br />

(4) Limiting enemy courses for intercepting search.<br />

(5) Limiting enemy speeds for intercepting search.<br />

(6) Direction of search line.<br />

(7) Order of ships on search line if other than st<strong>and</strong>ard.<br />

(8) Track spacing.<br />

(9) Position of the Guide at time of starting search.<br />

(10) Start <strong>and</strong> duration of search.<br />

(11) Search course.<br />

(12) Search speed.<br />

(13) EMCON plan.<br />

(14) Tasking of passive sensors.<br />

(15) Reporting procedures.<br />

(16) Action on gaining contact.<br />

(17) Action on completion of search.<br />

6259 SPARE<br />

6-11 ORIGINAL

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