VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

MTP 1(D), Vol. I
Table 8-1. Surface Action Checkoff List (Cont.)
PHASE 3 — LONG-RANGE ENGAGEMENT
a. INITIATION.
(1) Engage with air or, if appropriate, subsurface
assets.
(2) Unless tasks have already been assigned, the
OTC or ASUWC may:
(a) Detach a SAG with LR SSM assets and
consider redisposition of remaining forces.
(b) Order LR SSM attacks without forming a
SAG.
(c) Order OTH Standard Action Plan, and if
not already specified:
1. Target to be engaged.
2. When LR SSM are to be fired, or time
on target (TOT) for missiles.
3. Communications/links to be used.
(d) Order any other, or combination of,
Standard Surface Action Plan(s).
(3) If detaching a SAG, consider shifting remainder
of force to alternate SAG net.
b. SAG APPROACH.
(1) SAG Commander (SAGC) orders formation,
disposition, course, and speed in accordance with
Action Plan(s). If no Plan is detailed, considerations
are:
(a) Formation/disposition.
(b) Freedom to maneuver.
(c) Mutual support.
(d) Separation to avoid single jammer beam
width.
(e) Concealment of identities of
missile-armed ships.
(2) Communications (unless specified otherwise):
PHASE 3 — LONG-RANGE ENGAGEMENT
(CONT.)
(a) SAG uses appropriate HF/UHF/Secure
Voice circuits or visual signals, for maneuvering
and picture compilation.
(b) Establish communications with cooperating
submarines, MPA, AEW, or helicopters on
their previously assigned nets, ordering shift
to SAG net as necessary.
(c) The Air Strike Control Net is used to pass
position and intentions to friendly attack aircraft
deployed against assigned target.
(d) Establish communications on the TF/TG
OTH Command Net if necessary.
(3) SAGC may assume duties of LAAWC,
FTC-S, and ACU for the SAG.
(4) Reassess threat, open-fire range, expected
time of coming under fire, and missile advantages
and disadvantages.
(5) Reassess current electronic warfare policy.
(6) Employment of allocated air, surface and subsurface
assets to optimize OTH attacks. Considerations
include:
(a) Assessment of OTHT information.
1. Single passive bearing.
2. Triangulation.
3. Deploying a TRU.
4. Other sources.
(b) Updating of plots, identification/recognition,
and target selection.
(c) Obtaining best possible picture of immediate
area around target for selection of optimum
missile seeker settings (e.g., weather,
clutter, and proximity of other units).
(d) Selection TRU for passing accurate data
by link or voice.
(e) Stationing and protection of TRU.
8-4 ORIGINAL