VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

MTP 1(D), Vol. I
(2) Not Found/Found Procedure.
(a) Not found. If the force is not found within 1 hour of the expected time, an encrypted “Not
found” message is to be made to the authority ordering the mission.
(b) When found. When the force is found, an encrypted “Found” report is to be made only if a
“Not found” report has been made previously or if the aircraft has been ordered to make this report.
The position of the force is only to be included in a “Found” report when the aircraft commander
considers that the estimated position is in error to such an extent that any delay in transmitting this
information would adversely affect subsequent operations.
d. Use of Checklist.
(1) The checklist in Table 6-1 is designed to be for both RATT and voice joining. Whenever RATT is
available, it should be used in preference to voice as it is clearer, faster, and reduces traffic on busy voice
circuits. The OTC’s EMCON plan will indicate which information must be encoded when voice is used.
(2) Whenever voice joining procedures are used, the OTC should consider using the abbreviated
format (paragraph e), thereby reducing the time for establishing the aircraft on patrol.
e. Abbreviated Joining Procedure. It is sometimes necessary to expedite joining procedures;
for example, when an action is in progress during arrival of aircraft. Such a procedure should include only
the following items:
(1) From Aircraft:
(a) Authentication.
(b) Number and type of aircraft/helicopters, identity of senior aircraft/helicopter, persons on
board (POB).
(c) Joining from.
(d) Joining for/Request employment.
NOTE
The following additional information should be passed if different from the tasking signals:
Altitude
Weapon load
Off task time.
For helicopters, if applicable:
Observer control grade
Any restriction to aircraft capability.
(2) From Ship:
(a) Authentication.
(b) Identity and ship’s position.
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