VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

MTP 1(D), Vol. I
e. OTC’s Functions for Departure and Entry Operations.
The functions of the OTC are found in Table 1-10 and are explained in Chapter 3.
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1310 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
The OTC may retain tactical command and tactical control authority or he may delegate some of that
authority to subordinate commanders and coordinators. Such delegation does not mean that the OTC
relinquishes authority over subordinates. It does mean that the subordinate is given some or all of that same
authority over forces assigned to him by the OTC. If the OTC elects to designate a CWC and/or warfare
commander/coordinators, he may delegate tactical command authority required to carry out assigned tasks
to them by using the Duty Table (ATP 1, Vol. II, Table D) and Tables 1-1 through 1-11 of this chapter.
1311 DELEGATION CONSIDERATIONS
a. General. The following general considerations are provided for selection and location of
warfare commanders:
(1) Availability of interoperable data link and access to required displays.
(2) Sufficiency and interoperability of communications equipments.
(3) Availability of sufficient skilled personnel and state of training (staff augmentation if
necessary).
(4) Living/working space available in units.
(5) No undue limitations imposed by RADHAZ restrictions.
(6) Level of tension/state of hostilities.
(7) Threat assessment.
(8) Area of operations and disposition required.
(9) Emission policy including need for silence on unique emitters.
(10) Compatibility of unit force weapons and sensors employment with proposed warfare command
functions.
(11) The desirability of delegating all functions in a single warfare area to a single subordinate.
b. Specific Antiair Warfare Commander (AAWC) Considerations.
(1) Easy access to EW information.
(2) Possibility of using AEW aircraft as sector or standby AAWC.
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