VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

MTP 1(D), Vol. I
(2) NOT RELEASABLE
7015 UNITS WITH SELF-DEFENSE WEAPONS
Ships equipped with self-defense weapons only must be stationed close to each other to provide mutual
support. This may be the only means of defending a force that lacks both fighter and missile defenses.
Such formations should be limited to small groups when used in a nuclear environment or under conditions
in which dispersed or deceptive formations provide a better defense. These ships also have the ability to
contribute to the AAW defense of a force against certain missile flight profiles, if they are stationed as close
as possible to the unit(s) being protected. Antiair Disposition 2V (Chapter 3) may be appropriate in this
instance. When ships sailing in a 2W disposition or in a screen centered in a HVU, the OTC/CWC/AAWC
should determine the suitability of positioning the best self defence weapon fitted ship in the closest sector
to the HVU to act as main goalkeeper.
7020 ANTIAIR WARFARE AIRCRAFT
AAW aircraft may be either land based or carrier based and, depending on the tactical situation, may
be ordered to be at ground or deck alert or on combat air patrol (CAP). Land-based aircraft in particular will
often be supported by tanker aircraft for air-to-air refueling (AAR) and should be stationed on a towline
promulgated in the OPTASK AAW.
NOT RELEASABLE
7021 AIRBORNE EARLY WARNING AIRCRAFT
a. Capabilities. AEW aircraft are well suited for long-range detection and tracking of both highand
low-altitude aircraft, for CAP control, and for surface search. Suitably equipped aircraft can also relay
communications (AUTOCAT), transmit information by data link, and intercept electromagnetic
emissions.
b. Stationing.
(1) AEW aircraft are stationed as directed by the OTC or AAWC in a barrier patrol line.
(2) and (3) NOT RELEASABLE
c. Procedures.
(1) Call signs for AEW aircraft consist of daily changing call signs or the code word, ANY FACE,
followed by the barrier designator. Barrier designators are TANGO, UNIFORM, VICTOR, XRAY,
YANKEE, and ZULU. When a relieving AEW aircraft is airborne before its predecessor has landed, the
call sign must include a numeral suffix (i.e., ANY FACE TANGO is relieved by ANY FACE TANGO
ONE, which in turn is relieved by ANY FACE TANGO).
(2) NOT RELEASABLE
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