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VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

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a. Actions on Gaining Contact. On gaining contact, the aircraft should immediately turn away<br />

from the target, attempt to fix its position, <strong>and</strong> recognize the target using ESM. The aircraft should remain<br />

outside the potential MEZ <strong>and</strong>, if covert, operate at minimum operating level or below the ship’s<br />

theoretical radar horizon.<br />

b. Identification. If unable to recognize using ESM, a positive identification run may be<br />

necessary. The aircraft will normally take the following precautions:<br />

(1) Approach from a direction other than that on which the initial detection was made.<br />

(2) Approach at minimum altitude <strong>and</strong> high speed.<br />

(3) Monitor ESM for fire control radar lock-on <strong>and</strong>, if detected, alter course approximately 135°<br />

<strong>and</strong> open the target at minimum altitude <strong>and</strong> high speed.<br />

(4) If no fire control radar is detected, continue the approach until visual identification is obtained<br />

or AA range is reached.<br />

6439 SPARE<br />

6440 through 6444 NOT RELEASABLE<br />

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

6-47 CHANGE 2

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