VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

MTP 1(D), Vol. I
(3) Maritime patrol aircraft (MPA).
(4) Land- or carrier-based fighter/attack/reconnaissance aircraft.
(5) EW/AEW aircraft.
(6) Land-based ESM and radar stations, including installations, such as oil and gas platforms.
(7) Surface units, preferably capable of data link transmissions to the firing unit.
(8) Submarines.
(9) Remotely piloted vehicles (RPVs).
b. Radar-Fitted Aircraft. These aircraft usually provide the most effective platforms by virtue
of their mobility, extended sensor horizon, and endurance. Reporting accuracy may be increased if the
aircraft is fitted with data link transmission facilities.
c. TRU Stationing. Stationing the TRU will depend upon:
(1) Type of vehicle used, including self-defense capability of the TRU.
(2) Sensor fit. Active sensors will provide a more accurate solution than that obtained by correlation
and triangulation of passive data. The employment of active sensors will depend upon the emission policy
to which the TRU is subject. The range of the TRU from the target will be a function of the discrimination
possible with active sensors and the degree of risk to the TRU acceptable to the OTC.
(3) Range of ASSM engagement.
(4) Communication range between the TRU and the ASSM platform.
(5) Sensors available in the firing unit.
(6) ASSM flight profile, missile-homing search capability, and missile facility to receive
midcourse guidance corrections.
(7) Geographic and environmental constraints.
(8) Geometric considerations, including the need for passive sensor baseline.
(9) Enemy’s defensive systems.
(10) Rules of Engagement (ROE).
(11) Required recognition level and required recognition confidence level.
8505 TARGET REPORTING
Target data from the TRU can be transferred to the firing unit by voice/RATT report or by data link.
a. Voice/RATT Reporting. This has the disadvantage of being slow in data rate, prone to
inaccuracy, and unless encrypted, it is not secure. Where voice transmissions are unencrypted, the use of a
low-grade code is essential to avoid compromise of friendly positions. Voice/RATT reports need to be
frequent and, if reports are passed in grid, a gridlock is required at the earliest opportunity.
8-23 Erratum to CHANGE 2