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VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

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

receiving ship. In replenishment at sea, the ship that receives the rig(s).<br />

recognition. The determination of certain characteristics of a contact. (See also identification/<br />

recognition.)<br />

recognition confidence level. The degree of probability with which the recognition level is<br />

established.<br />

recognition level. The level to which a contact must be recognized as to platform type, class, or<br />

individuality.<br />

recognized picture. A compiled plot which satisfies the established criteria: the result of the picture<br />

compilation process.<br />

reconnaissance. A mission undertaken to obtain, by visual observation or by other detection methods,<br />

information about the activities <strong>and</strong> resources of an enemy or potential enemy, or to secure data<br />

concerning the meteorological, hydrographic, or geographic characteristics of a particular area.<br />

reference position. The OTC’s promulgated estimate of his navigational position at a given time.<br />

Regional Naval Control of Shipping (RNCS). Naval control of shipping measures introduced<br />

within a limited area.<br />

release criteria. Criteria laid down by the OTC or delegated authority to be satisfied before weapon<br />

employment is authorized.<br />

rendezvous. A pre-arranged meeting at a given time <strong>and</strong> location from which to begin an action or<br />

phase of an operation, or to which to return after an operation.<br />

replenishment at sea (RAS). Those operations required to make a transfer of personnel <strong>and</strong>/or<br />

supplies when at sea.<br />

replenishment course <strong>and</strong> speed. The course <strong>and</strong> speed ordered by the OTC for the replenishment<br />

unit’s guide.<br />

replenishment ships. Ships loaded with or supplying certain supplies <strong>and</strong> services to warships at sea.<br />

replenishment unit. A group of ships consisting of one or more delivering ships with one or more<br />

receiving ships replenishing <strong>and</strong> ships in waiting <strong>and</strong>/or lifeguard stations.<br />

rescue combat air patrol. Combat air patrol which provides cover for a search <strong>and</strong> rescue<br />

operation.<br />

restricted area. An area or airspace of defined dimensions in which there are special restrictive<br />

measures to prevent or minimize interference between friendly forces.<br />

rhumb line. A line on the surface of the earth transecting all meridians at the same angle.<br />

route. The prescribed course to be traveled from a specific point of origin to a specific destination.<br />

S<br />

safety lanes. Specified sea lanes designated for use in transit by submarines <strong>and</strong> surface ships in<br />

order to prevent attack by friendly forces.<br />

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