VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

MTP 1(D), Vol. I
(e) The environmental conditions in the AOR.
(f) The targets’ characteristics.
Resolution of the possible conflict between the actual area over which satisfactory cover can be
achieved, and the area laid down in the task directive should have been done in consultation with shore authorities
prior to sailing.
(3) Picture Compilation Assets may consist of some or all of the following:
(a) National intelligence sensors.
(b) MPA.
(c) Ship/Carrier based surveillance aircraft (fixed or rotary wing).
(d) Shore-based liaison officers in key ports.
(e) AEW aircraft.
(f) Tactical Data Links (JOTS/OTCIXS/LINK 11/16/LOCE).
(g) Submarines.
(h) Sonar.
(i) Comms HF/DF.
Each surveillance unit will possess one or more of the following capabilities:
— radar
— EO/visual devices
— ESM
— towed array
and information exchange capabilities:
— voice
— RATT
— Tactical Data Links (e.g., JMICS, Link 11/16).
(4) Indicators and Warning Patrol. It should be apparent from intelligence analysis prior to arrival
in theater where the focal points of the activity by the nation or group under surveillance are located.
Of particular interest is that activity, usually military in nature, which poses threats to either the
Task Force itself, the shipping it may be tasked to protect, the embargo it is tasked to enforce, or the land
forces it may be supporting. In these instances priority consideration should be given to the establishment
of Indicators and Warnings patrols. These will have the following characteristics:
(a) Be forward deployed, thus the value of the intelligence and warning to be gained must be
weighed against the potential increased threat to the gatherer.
(b) Can be carried out by surface units or submarines.
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