VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

MTP 1(D), Vol. I
Table 9-1. ASW Air Plans, Attack and Support Methods, and Search Plans
For plans RED and BLACK, see Table 9-5.
AIR PLANS Page Page
FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT/HELICOPTERS:
NOT RELEASABLE
DIPPING HELICOPTERS:
NOT RELEASABLE
ATTACK AND SUPPORT METHODS:
NOT RELEASABLE
NOT RELEASABLE
NOT RELEASABLE
14AH Cordon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-86
SEARCH PLANS (Convoy Escort):
NOT RELEASABLE
NOT RELEASABLE
SEARCH PLANS (Surface):
1S Oaktree (Area, Intercept, Lost
Contact, Bottom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-87
NOT RELEASABLE
NOT RELEASABLE
14SH Cordon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-86
NOTE
Extracts of plans may be made for aircraft assigned to duty requiring their use. These extracts are to be
properly safeguarded and are to be burned when no longer required.
OTC. The designated unit operates under the operational control of the Area Commander, who coordinates
tasking and movement in response to the OTC’s requirements. Such operations can be conducted by surface
ships with towed arrays, aircraft, and submarines.
NOT RELEASABLE
9013 ASW DIRECT SUPPORT OPERATIONS
Direct Support operations are those in which the designated unit provides ASW support to a specified
task force/group. Tactical control of the direct support unit is by the OTC of the force being supported
or a designated subordinate.
NOT RELEASABLE
9014 ASW INTEGRATED OPERATIONS
Integrated operations are those operations in which a designated unit provides ASW support to a
specific Task Force/Group operating directly under its Tactical Command (TACOM) and Tactical Control
(TACON). During integrated operations, the assigning authority retains Operational Control (OPCON).
NOT RELEASABLE
9015 RANGES OF ASW SENSORS AND WEAPONS
a. ASW Sensor and Weapon Equipment. These are classified by maximum range capability
as follows:
(1) Short range — under 5,000 yards.
(2) Medium range — 5,000 to 15,000 yards.
(3) Long range — over 15,000 yards.
9-2 CHANGE 1