VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

(3) Rescue Destroyer. During flight operations, the unit designated as rescue destroyer should
be under the tactical control of the CV’s commanding officer and not be removed from the rescue station
without his consent. Rescue destroyers, like all other surface units, may be tasked by the AAWC for
emergency AAW support, and by the ASUWC and ASWC for “in-place” firings.
(4) Submarines. Submarines operating with a task group will conduct operations as directed by
the OTC/CWC (or subordinate commander delegated TACON) or, in the case of associated and area
operations, the SUBOPAUTH. When conducting support operations or integrated operations, the submarine
is to communicate directly with the SOCA regarding coordination of tactical operations and the
exchange of intelligence and targeting information.
f. Delegation to Commanders of Functional Groups.
(1) The OTC may designate commanders of functional groups, such as deception groups, underway
replenishment groups, etc. This commander will be implicitly responsible for all local warfare
functions within his group. He may delegate these functions to units under his control; in this case, the
unit executing those functions may be designated a local warfare coordinator. The group commander reports
action taken, contact information, etc., to the OTC and/or warfare commander, as appropriate.
(2) The following is a list of the most commonly used titles (see the glossary for definitions and indicated
chapters for additional information):
(a) Screen Commander (SC), see Chapter 9.
(b) Search and attack unit (SAU) commander, see Chapter 9.
(c) Surface action group (SAG) commander, see Chapter 8.
(d) Helicopter action group (HAG) commander, see Chapter 8.
(e) Main body group (MBG) commander.
(f) Underway replenishment group (URG) commander.
(g) Deception group (DCG) commander (including missile traps and wolf traps).
g. Delegation to Control Units. To carry out control functions, it is necessary to perform
specialized duties which are generally delegated and distributed among the various units in the force. A
complete list of such duties is contained in the Duty Table (ATP 1, Vol. II, Table D).
1313 PROMULGATION OF DUTIES AND DELEGATION OF FUNCTIONS
MTP 1(D), Vol. I
a. The term “duty” is used to define warfare commander/coordinator and other functional
assignments. ATP 1, Vol. II, Table D, lists all duties. Certain duty assignments may be promulgated by
appropriate commanders.
b. The term “functions” refers to the actions and tasking listed in Tables 1-1 through 1-11. These
functions will be delegated by the OTC, CWC, and other commanders as appropriate to the command
structure/force needs.
c. Figure 1-2 depicts levels of command and control within the OTC’s warfare organization.
Figures 1-3 and 1-4 provide examples of the command structure incorporating duty and warfare function
assignments.
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