VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

MTP 1(D), Vol. I
CHAPTER 14
Force Protection in Harbor
14000 INTRODUCTION
In times of tension, as well as in war, ships at anchor or at berths are liable to clandestine attack. Such
attack may take various forms (e.g., car bombs, improvised explosive devices (EOD), underwater
swimmers or floating mines). It is important that provision be made within a force, as well as in individual
ships, for an organization to coordinate defense and establish degrees of readiness against this threat.
Command responsibilities are in Chapter 1. All operations involving divers, including bottom search
operations, must be conducted in accordance with ADivP-1, Allied Guide to Diving Operations.
14010 NOT RELEASABLE
14011 SECURITY ALERT STATES
a. The OTC or the operational commander ashore may order the following security alert states
NOT RELEASABLE
(1) Alert State ALPHA.
NOT RELEASABLE
(2) Alert State BRAVO.
NOT RELEASABLE
(3) Alert State CHARLIE.
NOT RELEASABLE
(4) Alert State DELTA.
NOT RELEASABLE
b. The security alert states and/or selected security measures may be ordered by the appropriate
signals from ATP-1, Vol. II.
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