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VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

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

d. Aircraft l<strong>and</strong> on designated appropriate ships, using a ship-controlled type of low visibility<br />

approach.<br />

e. Aircraft l<strong>and</strong> on designated appropriate ships using an aircraft-type low visibility approach.<br />

f. Aircraft ab<strong>and</strong>oned by ditching or bailing out in an area designated by the OTC.<br />

6520 NOT RELEASABLE<br />

6521 — 6529 SPARE<br />

6530 CARRIER AIR OPERATIONS<br />

6531 OFFENSIVE AIR OPERATIONS<br />

a. Strike Formations. The purpose of strike formations is the destruction of enemy surface<br />

targets. They are comprised of:<br />

(1) Attack aircraft equipped with weapons which have a high capability of destruction.<br />

(2) Escort aircraft, including fighter aircraft, which protect strike aircraft against enemy opposition.<br />

b. Sweep Formations. The purpose of sweep formations is the destruction of enemy aircraft.<br />

They are comprised of fighter aircraft <strong>and</strong> support aircraft (AEW <strong>and</strong> EW).<br />

6-68 ORIGINAL

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