VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

MTP 1(D), Vol. I
Table 6-9. Altitude Separation in HAG Operations
EXAMPLE HAG 1 HAG 2
Altitude (feet) Sector Altitude (feet) Sector
CONTROLLER 800 1,000
MISSILE CARRIER
HELICOPTER
400 045 to 085 600 000 to 040
ILLUMINATING HELICOPTER 1,500 2,000
6476 HAG OPERATIONS
a. Altitude Separation. See Table 6-9.
1. If more than one helicopter is operating in the same area, an altitude separation of 200 feet must
be observed between helicopters.
2. If more than one HAG is employed against the same target, each HAG should be assigned an attack
sector. As an additional safety measure, altitude bands should be allocated to the HAG.
3. Any departure from ordered altitude bands requires prior clearance by the ACU or HCU, which
then is responsible for horizontal separation.
b. Communications. Each HAG should, if possible, operate on a separate frequency. HAG
commanders will man an additional common frequency for coordination.
6477 COOPERATION WITH FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT
If helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft cooperate in engaging a surface target, the following rules will
apply. As the supporting aircraft approaches the target area and communications are established, the
helicopter will provide all available target information to the supporting aircraft. The helicopter may be
requested to illuminate the target, if it is equipped to do so. Special precautions should be observed by
attack aircraft, particularly during periods of reduced visibility and at night, to ensure that the helicopter is
safely clear of dropped illumination devices, the attack flight path, and weapon effects.
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