VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

MTP 1(D), Vol. I
7064 NOT RELEASABLE
7070 SPARE
7080 CARRIER BATTLE GROUP AIR DEFENSE TACTICS
The key elements of Carrier Battle Group air defense tactics are:
a. Destroy hostile missile platform prior to release of weapons.
b. Position forces in the outer defense zone (ODZ) based on indication and warning information
for engagement of hostile missile platforms.
c. Position forces in the inner defense zone (IDZ) for engagement of leakers and ASSM defense.
7081 INNER AND OUTER DEFENSE ZONES
CVBG AAWCs are controlling two separate but interrelated forces: those forces assigned to the
ODZ and those within the IDZ. The former are primarily fighters, AEW aircraft, and SAM ships with
responsibilities for destroying missile platforms before missile launch; while the latter are surface units
with primary responsibilities for engagement of leakers and providing ASSM defense for mission-essential
forces. Due to the separation of forces by mission and distance, each defense zone is essentially
controlled as a separate entity. With the exception of “heads up” situations on enemy penetrations,
coordination problems mainly involve:
a. Identification of friendly aircraft operating within the IDZ or transiting between IDZ and ODZ.
b. Non-organic aircraft entering the AAW surveillance area.
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