VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

MTP 1(D), Vol. I
Table 1-2. OTC’s Functions in AAW (Cont.)
NO.
FUNCTIONS
252 Exercising tactical control, including stationing and maneuvering of assigned surface AAW units in
accordance with the OTC’s policies and plans.
253 Coordinating and controlling air surveillance.
254 Coordinating and controlling use of all force sensors in AAW.
255 Designating and disseminating (as appropriate) all reported contacts and using all available information
to maintain a complete air plot of the surveillance area.
256 Coordinating movements of friendly aircraft with the air surveillance area, in cooperation with the
AC.
257 Issuing periodic AAW SITREPs (when required by the tactical situation) and other reports, including
SITSUMs and daily AAWC intentions message.
258 Controlling AAW nets, especially with respect to procedural integrity and security in reporting
(COMSEC). The AAWC may in turn assign some of this responsibility to sector AAWCs and/or
FTC-A.
259 Coordinating with land-based air defense authorities.
260 Issuing threat warnings (AIR).
261 Issuing weapon restriction orders.
262 Coordinating and controlling employment of all force antiair weapons and resolving conflicts between
tactical use of weapons and demands of aircraft safety.
263 Coordinating and ordering the launching and stationing of alert AAW aircraft.
264 Directing the employment of force CHAFF resources for AAW.
265 Exercising command by VETO over all AAW actions, initiated by other units of the force.
266 NOT RELEASABLE
267 Providing assets as available to assist other commanders in prosecution of the threat.
268 to 299 SPARE
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