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VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

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(1) Normal fire distribution. Normal fire distribution entails the engagement of opposite numbers<br />

of the enemy force <strong>and</strong> should as far as possible leave no enemy ship unengaged. If concentration of fire<br />

is possible, major enemy ships should receive priority. Normal fire distribution is automatically in<br />

force.<br />

(2) Targets to individual units. The SAG comm<strong>and</strong>er may make a fire distribution signal allotting<br />

targets to individual units at any time before or during an action. Special signal groups are available for<br />

this purpose.<br />

h. Number of missiles to be fired in ASSM salvos.<br />

8203 STANDARD SURFACE ACTION PLANS<br />

Three st<strong>and</strong>ard surface action plans exist.<br />

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a. Plan GREYHOUND. Plan GREYHOUND is the plan for SSM attack by ships using a target<br />

reporting unit (TRU) <strong>and</strong> is best suited for over-the-horizon (OTH) attacks.<br />

b. Plan GROUSE. Plan GROUSE is the plan for SAGs, which may include helicopters, in a coordinated<br />

attack against enemy surface units other than missile-armed fast patrol boats. This plan is best<br />

suited for engagements within horizon range.<br />

c. Plan SNIPE. Plan SNIPE is the plan for SAGs against missile-armed fast patrol boats.<br />

8204 USE OF PASSIVE ACOUSTIC MEANS IN ANTISURFACE WARFARE<br />

Towed array sonar (TAS) is capable of passively detecting surface as well as subsurface contacts at<br />

extended ranges. In an area of high surface threat, the OTC may consider assigning a TAS ship to the<br />

ASUW role in addition to, or in lieu of the ASW role. In either case, the resultant effect on the forces ASW<br />

posture must be considered. Hull-mounted sonar, VDS <strong>and</strong> anti-torpedo detection systems can be employed<br />

to detect <strong>and</strong> identify hostile surface ship sonar transmission. These methods can be effective.<br />

8205 PICKETS IN ANTISURFACE WARFARE<br />

Pickets are stationed primarily to extend the surveillance area, <strong>and</strong> in littoral areas especially to<br />

cover entrances <strong>and</strong> choke points. A picket-chain consisting of several units might be ordered to cover<br />

large areas. The ASUW picket may be a surface unit, a submarine, or an aircraft.<br />

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8206 — 8209 SPARE<br />

MTP 1(D), Vol. I<br />

8-11 CHANGE 2

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