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
(CONT.)
PHASE 3 — LONG-RANGE ENGAGEMENT
(CONT.)
(f) Selection of LR SSM firing units.
1. Available missiles and their seeker
characteristics.
2. Accuracy of required target data.
3. Spacing of other enemy units in relation
to intended line of SSM fire.
4. Direction of attack.
(g) Safety of friendly forces, including MSFZ
and MSTZ.
(7) Order coordination and employment of:
(a) LR/SSM, including weapon release criteria
and fire distribution.
(b) Jammers.
(c) Chaff-firing sectors and patterns for confustion
and/or distraction.
(8) Intentions, to include plans of approach and
post-combat rendezvous, must be passed early
since at a later stage communications are likely to
be saturated and/or jammed.
(9) Action in case of damage.
(a) Nominate standby SAGC.
(b) Action for own damaged ships.
(10) Enemy contact report — SITREP to OTC/
ASUWC.
c. COMBAT.
(1) OTH action is conducted according to the
Standard Plan ordered, or as specified otherwise.
(2) If cooperating with surface attack aircraft, establish
“time windows” for arrival of SSM. TOT for
aircraft and missiles should not coincide; however,
aircraft and missiles attacks should be coordinated.
(3) After damage assessment, reattack if results
do not meet OTC’s Damage Criteria.
d. POST-COMBAT.
OTC, ASUWC, or SAGC orders action to cease and
issues post-combat instructions (See Phase 4, paragraph
d. below).
PHASE 4 — SHORT-RANGE ENGAGEMENT
a. INITIATION. Unless tasks have already been assigned,
the OTC will:
(1) If appropriate, detach a SAG and consider redispositions
of remaining units.
(2) Consider main body evasion.
(3) Order Standard Action Plans, and if not already
specified:
(a) Targets to be engaged.
(b) Communications/links to be used.
(4) Verify position of own forces to avoid engagement
of friendly units.
(5) Consider shifting remainder of force to alternate
SAG net.
b. APPROACH.
(1) Actions covering formation, disposition, communications,
assumption of duties, reassessment
of threat and enemy’s intentions, and EW policy as
in preceding Phase 3, paragraphs b.(1) to (5).
(2) Employment of allocated air submarine, and
surface assets.
8-5 ORIGINAL