VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

spreading. The maneuver of moving ships from a compact formation to stations on a search or
patrol line.
squadron. An administrative or tactical organization consisting of two or more divisions of ships,
plus such additional ships as may be assigned as flagships or tenders.
standard distance. Unless otherwise ordered, 500 yards between small ships in a line and 1,000
yards between a large ship and any other ship, large or small, in a line.
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static havens. Specified sea areas for noncombat operations, including ship and submarine sanctuaries
announced by theater, fleet, or equivalent commanders and exercise areas reserved for submarine
operations and training in noncombat zones.
station. The position ordered by the OTC for a unit of a force when in formation or for a formation
that is part of a disposition.
stationing speed. A speed slower than operational speed, specified for reasons of fuel economy.
steerageway. The slowest speed at which a ship can steer.
straggler. A ship separated from its convoy by more than 5 nautical miles, through inability to keep
up, and unable to rejoin before dark, or over 10 nautical miles from its convoy whether or not it
can rejoin before dark.
STRIKECAP. CAP launched to conduct an attack against an enemy at extended ranges to confuse the
enemy and/or change his attack plans.
subdivision. A tactical organization of ships within a division.
submarine action area (SAA). In naval warfare, a waterspace management area that contains
one or more friendly submarines which are the only units that may use antisubmarine weapons
within that area.
submarine exercise area coordinator. An authority who publishes permanently established national
submarine exercise areas and lanes which have been agreed by the nations concerned.
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submarine movement advisory authority. The authority who monitors movements of submarines
and ships operating variable depth sonar or towed arrays within his area of responsibility
and advises the submarine operating authorities and, if necessary, units concerned, of
possible mutual interference.
submarine notice. A message report originated by a submarine operating authority providing operational
and movement instructions for submarines in peace and war, including transit and patrol
area information.
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