VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

MTP 1(D), Vol. I
Table 6-4. Checklist for Aircraft Joining Surface Forces for Direct Support
SERIAL
NO.
ACTION UNIT
ACTION
1 OTC/ACU On receipt of FORM GREEN or ATO, transmit joining instructions
message in accordance with paragraph 6419b.
2 MHQ Relay the joining instructions message to the aircraft. If for any
reason the MHQ is unable to relay the message to the aircraft, it
is to inform the OTC/ACU.
3 Aircraft Complete aircraft joining message and transmit it to MHQ for dispatch
to ACU. (See Note 5 or Serial 8.)
4 Aircraft Transit under tactical control of sector operations center (SOC) or
MHQ.
5 Aircraft Select assigned IFF/SIF codes as ordered in FORM GREEN or ATO.
Communications should be attempted with the force before the
aircraft reaches the gate.
6A Aircraft If radar handover expected, monitor handover on promulgated
handover circuit and establish communications with the force
marshaller, nominated controller, or OTC. (See Notes 1 and 2.)
6B Aircraft If nonradar handover expected, establish communications with
force marshaller, nominated controller, or OTC on RATT or voice
on ASW or marshalling circuits as promulgated. Pass: type of aircraft,
time at gate/ISR, direction of approach, and altitude. (See
Notes 1 and 2.)
7 Force Marshaller/
Nominated
Controller/OTC
Respond to aircraft (see Note 1); challenge aircraft IFF or pass
identity procedure to be done (if required). Pass:
a. Call sign and position of ACU
b. Direction and distance to patrol area
c. Altimeter setting (QNH)
d. CSP aspects of EMCON plan
e. Inform aircraft if ACU has received FORM GREEN or ATO
f. Time check
g. Clearance to descend and proceed to patrol area, as required,
and
h. If required, new control RATT or voice frequency, and control
of aircraft to ACU
i. Gridlock.
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