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VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

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

b. NOT RELEASABLE<br />

6344 TACTICAL USE OF LINK 11<br />

a. Link 11 Operation. The OTCs tactical instructions for operating Link 11 are detailed in the<br />

OPTASK LINK. The force picture depends largely on the interoperability <strong>and</strong> availability of Link 11<br />

facilities within the force or cooperating units. For Link 11, as for other communications means, RSIs<br />

apply respectively. The following considerations will influence the OTCs decision:<br />

(1) Link equipment of participating units.<br />

(2) Expected threat, preplanned reactions, <strong>and</strong> st<strong>and</strong>ard occasions for breaking radio silence.<br />

(3) Mission.<br />

(4) Planned tactical positioning of own units, keeping in mind the expected HF <strong>and</strong> UHF communication<br />

ranges.<br />

(5) Rules of discretion (required (maximum) net cycle time, rate of sequential transmission, data<br />

exchange periodicity).<br />

b. Operating Modes. The operating (or transmission) modes of the link are:<br />

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(1) Roll Call.<br />

(a) Full Roll Call.<br />

(b) Partial Roll Call.<br />

(c) Roll Call Broadcast.<br />

(2) Broadcast.<br />

(3) Silence.<br />

c. <strong>Tactical</strong> Use of Silence Mode. The Silence Mode can be used in two ways:<br />

(1) All units silent with single transmissions made only are st<strong>and</strong>ard occasions for breaking silence.<br />

(2) All units silent with periodic, preplanned, single transmissions by designated units. This tactical<br />

mode is referred to as Short Broadcast.<br />

d. Operational Employment.<br />

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