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VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

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

150<br />

320<br />

140<br />

000º<br />

WIND<br />

330º<br />

325º<br />

STATION 3<br />

3000 YD<br />

2500 YD<br />

2000 YD STA 3A<br />

STATION<br />

1SN<br />

(INITIAL<br />

POSITION)<br />

1500 YD<br />

1200 YD<br />

1000 YD<br />

270º<br />

STA. 2<br />

STA. 2A<br />

2 3 4<br />

STATION<br />

1N<br />

(LIMITS)<br />

200º<br />

1<br />

2SNX<br />

1200 -2000 YD<br />

3SNX<br />

NOTE: 2SNX <strong>and</strong><br />

3SNX are at all<br />

times relative to the<br />

course of the carrier<br />

Figure 6-8. Rescue Destroyer Stations<br />

exceptions to this rule are stations 2SNX <strong>and</strong> 3SNX in which the rescue destroyer maintains station relative<br />

to the course of the ship operating aircraft <strong>and</strong> is to maneuver to maintain station without further orders<br />

by wheeling maneuvers. See Article 6501 regarding minor adjustments in course <strong>and</strong> speed.<br />

(10) During night operations, the ship operating aircraft shall, except in emergencies, wait until rescue<br />

destroyers are on proper station before maneuvring to conduct flight operations.<br />

(11) The comm<strong>and</strong>ing officer of a ship operating aircraft shall be responsible for keeping the rescue<br />

destroyer(s) informed of his ship’s course <strong>and</strong> speed changes <strong>and</strong> for issuing timely orders to prevent the<br />

development of a dangerous situation which might arise from misunderst<strong>and</strong>ing his intentions.<br />

(12) During night operations, rescue destroyers shall remain on station while aircraft are airborne<br />

unless otherwise directed.<br />

b. Helicopter Rescue Station. The rescue helicopter is under positive control of the ship<br />

operating aircraft at all times. During launching <strong>and</strong> recovery operations, the helicopter is airborne on<br />

rescue station. The rescue station is a circular flight pattern on the starboard beam of the ship, 1 mile in<br />

diameter. This pattern will normally be flown in a clockwise direction at an altitude of 200 feet.<br />

6-80 ORIGINAL

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