VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

(2) The SMAA will check MW Notes for potential interference with other assets, resolving interference
through liaison with the affected parties. He will acknowledge MW Notes when interference is
not present or has been resolved.
(3) The SMAA will then inform submarines under his OPCON, or inform other SUBOPAUTHs
using the SMAA system, of mine warfare activities in areas adjacent to submarine operating areas or
moving havens.
(4) Mine warfare assets are responsible for the following:
(a) Mine warfare assets are not to engage in mine warfare activities until an acknowledgement
of the MW Note has been received.
(b) Mine warfare assets are not to engage in mine warfare activities that may interfere with
submarines outside of the area or range of operations described in the MW Note.
c. NOT RELEASABLE
d. Coordination. In general MW Notes should be promulgated by the mine warfare tasking
authority as far in advance of the planned operation as possible. If potential interference is discovered, it
will be resolved through liaison between the SMAA/SUBOPAUTH and the mine warfare tasking
authority. Sufficient lead time is required to allow potential interference to be resolved in a manner
acceptable to all parties. Interference that cannot be resolved through this liaison will be forwarded to a
superior commander for resolution. Notwithstanding this, MW Notes must be promulgated no less than 48
hours prior to the planned operation to allow the SMAA and/or affected SUBOPAUTH time to inform and,
if necessary, reroute the submarine to avoid interference. This period is due to delays inherent in the
submarine communications broadcast system.
e. Messages. The format for the MW Note is detailed in APP-11.
NOT RELEASABLE
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