VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

MTP 1(D), Vol. I
6312 COORDINATION OF DATA COMPILATION IN THE SURVEILLANCE
COORDINATION SURVEILLANCE AREA
The aim of surveillance coordination is to optimize the use of resources and avoid duplication of
effort. Coordination of unit activities in surveillance is vested in the appropriate warfare commanders.
Coordination of data compilation may be delegated to the appropriate force track coordinator.
6313 FORCE TRACK COORDINATOR (AIR) (FTC-A)
The AAWC is responsible for maintaining and disseminating the air picture as it is formed by the
total of sensor inputs. This duty may be delegated to the FTC-A, who is normally co-located with the
AAWC, if designated. The AAWC/FTC-A has the following responsibilities for picture compilation and
dissemination:
a. Control the AAW reporting net (see Article 4141).
b. Compile the air picture, including the correlation and evaluation of reports from other units of the
force (including data links).
c. Issue SITREPs.
d. Designate the link management units (DNCS, GRU, link broadcast units, and Gateway Unit).
e. Manage the link picture.
f. Promulgate the link management codes to be used in network management.
g. Control over link operational procedures.
h. Order general gridlocks to be done by the GRU.
i. Coordinate entries from non-link-fitted units into the link picture.
j. Order frequency shifts or other parameter shifts for link if necessary (initiated by the DNCS).
k. Crosstell of information with shore air defense authorities when appropriate.
l. Issue track release policy to be used.
6314 FORCE TRACK COORDINATOR (SURFACE) (FTC-S) AND FORCE TRACK
COORDINATOR (SUBSURFACE) (FTC-SS)
The ASUWC and ASWC are charged with maintaining and disseminating the surface and
subsurface picture as it is formed by the total of sensor inputs. These duties may be delegated to the FTC-S
and FTC-SS, who are normally co-located with their respective warfare commands when designated.
Their duties can be combined in the FTC-S/SS. In TDS systems, the FTC-A has the primary responsibility,
while the FTC-S and FTC-SS are using that part of the system made available for their data compilation
efforts. The FTC-S and FTC-SS have the following responsibilities:
a. Control the appropriate reporting nets.
b. Compile the surface and subsurface picture, including the correlation and evaluation of reports
from other units of the force (including data links).
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