VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

MTP 1(D), Vol. I
(4) TRUs in order of preference.
(5) Force defensive action.
(6) SAG employment.
(7) Geographical and environmental aspects.
(8) EMCON.
(9) Sensor employment (including parameters of target vehicle emitters).
(10) Weapon release criteria.
(11) Mutual interference.
(12) Weapon economy.
(13) Damage assessment.
8503 ACCURACY OF TARGET DATA
Because of the finite size of the search pattern of an ASSM, the greatest possible accuracy of targeting
information is required to ensure a high probability of missile acquisition which depends upon:
a. The accuracy of the sensor(s) used.
b. The positional accuracy of, and time delay in, plotting and calculating target data (course, speed,
position, and forecast movement).
c. The ability of the missile and/or reporting unit to discriminate between targets in formation to ensure
engagement of the optimum target.
d. The positional accuracy of the data link/voice reporting reference point.
e. The accuracy of transfer of target data to the ASSM system in the firing system.
f. The accuracy of ASSM navigation and/or guidance systems in the flight profiles.
g. The ability to update target data to the missile in flight.
h. The countermeasures employed by the target and EPM capabilities of ASSM and launch or reporting
unit.
8504 SELECTION AND STATIONING OF A TARGET REPORTING UNIT
a. Providing Target Data. Where target data cannot be provided by the ASSM launch vehicles
own sensors, selection of the TRU is very important to ensure provision of the most accurate and
up-to-date information. Target reporting units may include:
(1) Radar and/or ESM-fitted helicopters.
(2) Shipborne ASW aircraft.
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