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 (Cont.)
8 Aircraft Call ACU and ascertain if ACU has received aircraft joining
message. If not received, pass all items below; if received,
update appropriate items below:
a. Sortie number
b. Any restrictions to role (see Note 3)
c. Serial numbers of OPGEN and OPTASK received
d. ON/OFF task times
e. NOT RELEASABLE
f. Aircraft data link coordination information.
Be prepared to pass following additional information if ACU
informs aircraft that no FORM GREEN or ATO was received:
g. Aircraft type
h. Weapon load
i. IFF mode setting.
9 ACU ACU pass following joining instructions message (See Note 4):
a. Identify maneuver if no previous voice communications
established. Pass ship’s position and clearance to close/
descend.
b. Threat assessment, mission designator and employment/
airplan, gridlock (if not already completed by force marshaller),
controller grade, control rules in force.
c. EMCON
d. EW task
e. PIM, if different.
f. Update important data from OPGEN and OPTASK if different.
g. NOT RELEASABLE
h. Update air safety information not previously transmitted, including
other aircraft activity.
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