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VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

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

6764 SAFETY LANES<br />

Safety lanes are used to facilitate submarine <strong>and</strong> surface ship operations. Rules governing actions<br />

within activated submarine <strong>and</strong> surface ship safety lanes follow:<br />

a. Submarine Safety Lanes (SSLs). SSLs are available as a set of lanes superimposed on a<br />

grid, or geographically described, <strong>and</strong> may be activated wholly or in part by message. SSLs may be used to<br />

prevent or minimize mutual interference among friendly submarines, ships <strong>and</strong> aircraft. Offensive<br />

operations within activated SSLs are limited as follows:<br />

(1) Aircraft. ASW attacks are prohibited.<br />

(2) Surface Ships. ASW attacks are prohibited.<br />

NOT RELEASABLE<br />

(3) Submarines. A submarine in an SSL shall not attack another submarine unless it is positively<br />

identified as enemy.<br />

b. Surface Ship Safety Lanes. Offensive operations within a surface ship safety lane are<br />

limited so that surface ships will not be attacked while in the lanes unless they are positively identified as<br />

enemy or unless they commit a hostile act. Attacks on aircraft <strong>and</strong> submarines will be governed by the<br />

designation of the surrounding zone or area. Cartel ships, enemy hospital ships, <strong>and</strong> neutral shipping may<br />

be routed along surface ship safety lanes.<br />

NOT RELEASABLE<br />

6-109 CHANGE 2

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