VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

MTP 1(D), Vol. I
Table 8-1. Surface Action Checkoff List (Cont.)
PHASE 4 — SHORT-RANGE ENGAGEMENT
(CONT.)
PHASE 4 — SHORT-RANGE ENGAGEMENT
(CONT.)
(4) Weapon arcs — adjust SAG formation to a
course to maximize SAG weapon effectiveness.
(5) Fire distribution — consider redistribution.
(6) Ammunition expenditure — use burst fire initially;
continue burst fire until good hitting rate
achieved, then use continuous fire.
(7) Jamming/chaff employment — continue unless
interference is caused to own gun/missile
control radar.
(8) NOT RELEASABLE.
(9) Damage reports — only if fighting capability is
reduced.
(10) Fall of shot reports — only if situation is
confused.
(11) Reassess target priorities.
NOT RELEASABLE
NOT RELEASABLE
NOT RELEASABLE
NOT RELEASABLE
d. POST-COMBAT.
(1) Individual ships report to SAGC.
(a) Damage and assistance required.
(b) Ammunition reports.
NOT RELEASABLE.
(c) Fuel.
NOT RELEASABLE.
(2) SAGC SITREP to OTC.
(3) Update position of post-combat rendezvous (if
required).
(4) Update OTC Rendezvous/PIM.
(5) Order formation, course, and speed. Consider
maximum sonar speed if significant subsurface
threat exists.
(6) Survivors — use helicopter assistance.
(7) Further action — re-engage, shadow, or
withdraw.
NOT RELEASABLE
NOT RELEASABLE
NOT RELEASABLE
8-7 ORIGINAL