VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

MTP 1(D), Vol. I
(4) Functional Call Signs. Warfare commanders and coordinators may be allocated a two-letter
call sign related to their respective command or coordination functions. This convention allows a clear
picture of the command and control organization and provides a quick and easy reference to be used by
warfare commanders for intercommunications. See Article 4123, paragraph b.
b. Delegation to Principal Warfare Commanders. The AAWC, ASUWC, and ASWC will
be responsible for the collection of information in their particular areas and the dissemination to the OTC
and force of evaluated information in those areas. Warfare commanders will maintain continuous liaison
with each other to ensure timely flow of mutually supporting information and avoid mutual interference.
Subsequent sections and Tables 1-2 through 1-4 deal with specific functions of the warfare commanders
and specific amounts of authority delegated to them in particular environments. Some warships have
weapons systems which have effective ranges that extend beyond the local area in which the ship is
operating. Since warfare commanders are normally assigned authority to employ these weapons, this may
cause situations in which one commander has tactical control of a ship and another has control of that
ship’s force weapons systems. If firing the weapon does not interfere with the tasking of the ship, there is
generally no problem. However, if significant maneuvering is required, coordination between the
appropriate warfare commanders is vital in prosecuting the threat. A temporary shift of tactical control
might be required but command and control should remain clear. Disagreement between the warfare
commanders should be resolved by the OTC (or CWC if designated).
c. Delegation to the Screen Commander (SC). The SC is a functional commander who will
normally control movements for the ships in the inner screen in accordance with guidance received from
the warfare commanders. The functions of the SC are contained in Table 1-5.
d. Delegation to Coordinators. Coordinators are asset and resource managers. They carry out
the policies of the OTC and respond to the specific tasking of the warfare commanders. Coordinators may
also exercise control of specified assets.
(1) The Electronic Warfare Coordinator (EWC). The EWC is the principal advisor to the
OTC in all matters pertaining to the employment and exploitation of the electromagnetic and acoustic
spectrum. Accordingly, he has broad responsibilities, which impact upon task group planning as well as
the management and control of all active and passive weapons, sensors, and electronic communications
equipment which operate in or target the electromagnetic spectrum/environment to include: ESM,
ECM, EPM, EMCON, OPDEC, OPSEC, SIGINT (COMINT/ELINT), and SIGSEC
(COMSEC/ELSEC). The extent to which the EWC exercises actual control over assets is scenario dependent
and should be clearly stated by the OTC and understood by the principal warfare commanders.
The EWC’s planning and management responsibilities encompass several areas. The EWC’s functions
are found in Table 1-8. In addition:
(a) The EWC must ensure that force assets are employed to support the requirements of the
OTC and principal warfare commanders. Coordination between the EWC and the principal warfare
commanders is vital to ensure that all assets with ESM, ECM, and EPM capabilities are managed
effectively.
(b) The EWC is the principal manager of the electromagnetic and acoustic spectrums. The
EWC will formulate, promulgate, control, and monitor the EMCON plan based upon the OTC’s
emission policy. The ASWC must operate force acoustic emitters within the effective EMCON
plan. The ASWC has the authority to break acoustic EMCON in defense of the force. He must,
however, notify the EWC of his actions.
(c) The EWC must ensure that the force deception plan and assets are employed in a manner
which facilitates the mission and policy of the OTC.
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