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VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

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

FIGHTER<br />

ENGAGEMENT<br />

ZONE<br />

75 NM<br />

CROSS OVER<br />

ZONE<br />

MISSILE<br />

ENGAGEMENT<br />

ZONE<br />

60 NM<br />

MISSILE ARC<br />

CROSS OVER<br />

ZONE<br />

MISSILE<br />

ENGAGEMENT<br />

ZONE<br />

15 NM<br />

30 NM<br />

MED RANGE<br />

SAM SHIP<br />

FIGHTER<br />

ENGAGEMENT<br />

ZONE<br />

LONG RANGE<br />

SAM SHIP<br />

SAFETY<br />

SECTOR<br />

Figure 7-1. Example of Zone Coordination<br />

(2) Any change in status of a MEZ is promulgated to aircraft <strong>and</strong> friendly units by the AAWC using<br />

the appropriate code words from APP 7/MPP 7.<br />

b. Silent SAM MEZ. When covert, long- or medium-range, SAM-equipped ships are stationed<br />

upthreat, a Silent SAM MEZ may be established; this has significant differences from the MEZ described<br />

above. The key factors for ships operating a Silent SAM MEZ are:<br />

(1) Ships remain covert, receiving the air picture via data links.<br />

(2) Ships’ weapon control status is automatically WEAPONS FREE.<br />

(3) The OPTASK AAW will contain details of MEZ size, position, <strong>and</strong> timing.<br />

(4) No safety sectors are established in a Silent SAM MEZ.<br />

(5) No friendly aircraft are allowed in the Silent SAM MEZ, except for AEW, ASW, <strong>and</strong> ASUW<br />

aircraft that are required to operate in the Silent SAM MEZ, providing the following criteria are met:<br />

(a) SAM ships must be alerted to the mission, the aircraft must be continuously tracked, <strong>and</strong><br />

their position transmitted on data link.<br />

(b) Gridlock between the data-link reporting unit <strong>and</strong> SAM ship is excellent.<br />

7-11 CHANGE 1

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