VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

threat radar. A radar, the detection of which would indicate that an attack on the force is imminent
or in progress.
threat warning. A means by which a commander can rapidly promulgate the evaluated type and degree
of threat and specify the likelihood of attack.
time late of datum. The elapsed time between datum time and the arrival of a unit at datum.
time of attack. Time of arrival of the first weapon in the target area.
TOMCAT. A surface picket or picket group which is responsible for early identification of friendly
aircraft returning, and for acting as a reference point for such aircraft when they proceed through
the AAW area.
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torpedo interference area (DOG BOX). An area within which units may interfere with or be endangered
by ASW homing torpedoes.
track. To display or record the successive positions of a moving object; also to lock on to a point of
radiation and obtain guidance therefrom; to keep a gun properly aimed, or to point continuously
a target-locating instrument at a moving target; or, the projection on the surface of the earth of
the path of a spacecraft, aircraft or ship, the direction of which path at any point is usually expressed
in degrees from North (true, magnetic, or grid).
transfer. The distance gained by a ship at right angles to the original course while turning.
transfer station. A ship’s designated area equipped for replenishment at sea.
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The standard position in the force for the present position of the originator of the message.
turning circle. The path of a ship with a constant rudder angle.
turn-together. A maneuver in which all ships turn simultaneously, maintaining their true bearings
and distances from the Guide.
type organization. The organization of units normally of the same type into flotillas/groups, squadrons,
divisions, and subdivisions mainly for administrative and logistic purposes.
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underway replenishment force. A task force of fleet auxiliaries (consisting of oilers, ammunition
ships, stores issue ships, etc.) adequately protected by escorts furnished by the responsible operational
commander. The function of this force is to provide underway logistic support for naval
forces.
unit.
A ship, aircraft, or submarine; or a small group of ships and/or aircraft acting as an entity.
unit guide. The ship in a unit that is the guide; the guide in a replenishment unit.
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