VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

MTP 1(D), Vol. I
7012 SURFACE PICKETS
(a) Picket ships are stationed primarily to extend the range of AAW measures. Surface pickets
are normally stationed to extend as far as practicable the AAW surveillance area, recognition/identification,
and control of aircraft.
(b) NOT RELEASABLE
(c) When the number of pickets is not sufficient for all round coverage, stations on or near an
arc across the threat axis may be used to give effective detection capability in the threatened sector.
When attacks from only one general direction are likely, a second picket line closer in may be used,
in lieu of greater all round protection.
(d) A picket whose main task is AAW is called a Watchdog. A picket that has been given the
primary duty concerning the identification of friendly aircraft is called a Tomcat.
7013 AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
Carrier formations and dispositions are described in Chapter 3. Carrier and carrier air operations are
detailed in Chapter 6.
7014 SURFACE-TO-AIR MISSILE SHIPS
a. General. Surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) are divided into three categories according to range:
(1) Long-range — range over 50 nm.
(2) Medium-range — range of 10 to 50 nm.
(3) Short-range — range under 10 nm.
b. NOT RELEASABLE
(1) NOT RELEASABLE
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