VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

MTP 1(D), Vol. I
7043 CROSSOVER ZONE
A crossover zone normally extends 15 nm beyond the MEZ, but the width may be varied by the
AAWC and is usually based on the speed of the assumed threat. When a controller anticipates that an infringement
of a crossover zone may occur, he is to request a countdown. The fighter is to give a commentary
on the interception, indicating when it expects to complete. The controller will instruct the fighter to
break off if necessary, so that the target can be engaged by another weapon.
7044 FIGHTER ENGAGEMENT ZONE
Fighters have freedom of action within a FEZ to identify and engage air targets in accordance with
ROEs in force. If the AAWC wishes to engage a particular target in the FEZ with a long-range SAM, he is
to issue an engagement order assigning the target to a SAM system, ensuring that the fighter controlling
agency is so advised. When this order has been issued, a missile arc is automatically established.
7045 SAFETY SECTOR
A safety sector is defined by the AAWC and, when required, coordinated with the responsible ACA,
in terms of origin, range, center bearing, width, height band, time, and controlling agency. If more than one
safety sector is established, they should be numbered and designated. Safety sectors are normally dormant
and are activated by the AAWC.
7046 WATCH ZONES
When required, watch zones will be assigned to ships by the AAWC. Assignment of a watch zone
does not imply that the unit should not engage a target outside the sector, but that priority must be given to
surveillance and engagement within it.
7047 POSITIVE ECM CONTROL
When the necessity for concealing the presence of the force to the enemy is overriding, the OTC will
order positive control over ECM. Ships will wait for a specific order from the OTC, AAWC, or SAAWC to
employ ECM. This method applies only to area defense ECM and not to self-defense. See also Chapter 5.
7048 MISSILE ARC
This is established automatically when an engagement order has been issued assigning a target in the
FEZ to a SAM system. Unless otherwise ordered by the AAWC, the missile arc is 10° wide, centered on the
bearing of the target, and extends to the maximum range of the SAM.
7050 SPECIAL ANTIAIR WARFARE REPORTS
7051 TYPES OF REPORT
There are four types of AAW reports:
(1) Air raid reports (see Article 6323).
(2) Target engagement messages (TEMs).
(3) Missile state reports.
(4) Ammunition state reports.
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