VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

MTP 1(D), Vol. I
2. The scope of the individual volumes of MTP 1 is as follows:
a. Volume I — Contains the doctrine, tactics, instructions, and procedures related to the tactical employment
of forces in specialized forms of warfare, and to the safe and effective maneuvering of maritime
units at sea. Volume I is divided into two parts: Part I — General and Part II — Warfare
Procedures.
(1) Part I contains the principal organizational, planning, and procedural information required for
the effective conduct to maritime operations.
(2) Part II sets forth specific types of warfare necessary for mission accomplishment in a
multithreat environment.
b. Volume II — Contains signals covering all instructions and procedures provided in Volume I.
NOTE
Nonmetric values are accurate. Metric values are rounded off to the nearest meter.
It is therefore recommended that nations check converted figures for correctness
and report any errors to their appropriate national authority.
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