VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

MTP 1(D), Vol. I
(d) The EWC must ensure that cryptologic assets, both organic and nonorganic, are employed
in a manner which facilitates responsiveness to the AAW, ASW, ASUW, and EW information
needs of the OTC.
(2) The Air Coordinator. The Air Coordinator exercises coordination within the force air coordination
area. The duty for air coordination should be assigned to the unit which has the greatest number
of electronic aids to aircraft navigation and control, the largest number of experienced air control personnel,
and the best air picture facilities. This duty may be collocated with the AAWC, AREC, HEC, or
ASWC.
(3) The Air Resource Element Coordinator (AREC). The AREC is a resource manager. He
may, under certain circumstances, exercise tactical control for particular aircraft (i.e., for aircraft projecting
power ashore), but his primary role remains that of asset allocation and of informing the warfare
commander of the status of these assets, the results achieved by them, and the information gained from
their sensors. Particular functions of the AREC are detailed in Table 1-7 and amplified in Chapter 6.
(4) The Helicopter Element Coordinator (HEC). When two or more ships other than a CV
are helicopter equipped, a central scheduling authority for flight operations from these ships is useful. In
a multithreat environment, the assets controlled by this coordinator may be in demand by any of the
principal warfare commanders. The HEC’s functions, therefore, will in many ways parallel those of the
AREC, with whom he should coordinate, concerning helicopters. Additional functions found in Table
1-7 can be delegated to the HEC for non-CV-based helicopter operations. HEC functions will be delegated
by the OTC, generally to the senior commanding officer of helicopter-equipped ships. These coordinating
functions will normally not apply to amphibious force and logistic helicopters. Requests for
helicopters embarked in other than the CV and amphibious and logistic ships will be direct to the HEC.
The OTC must be made aware of helicopter scheduling, tasking, and flight operations in order to be able
to resolve potential requirement conflicts. The HEC should promulgate a daily flight schedule.
(5) The Submarine Operations Coordinating Authority (SOCA).
(5) text and (a) through (c) — NOT RELEASABLE.
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