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VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

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MTP 1(D), Vol. I<br />

9254 — 9259 SPARE<br />

9260 COORDINATED ATTACK METHODS<br />

a. For attacks in which more than one ASW unit are involved in close prosecution, the attacking<br />

unit must upon attack announce an area from which assisting units should remain clear for their own safety.<br />

For torpedoes, an area (DOGBOX) is established within which units interfere with or are endangered by<br />

running torpedoes. DOGBOX is based upon type of torpedo, method of employment, <strong>and</strong> estimated acquisition<br />

range. The DOGBOX is time limited to torpedo expiry.<br />

NOT RELEASABLE<br />

b. The presence of surface ships or employment of other ASW weapons within a DOGBOX may<br />

degrade the performance of the running torpedo. Therefore, the attacking unit must reconsider the attack<br />

<strong>and</strong> cancel it if:<br />

(1) There is a risk to a friendly unit, or<br />

9-39 ORIGINAL

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