VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

MTP 1(D), Vol. I
Table 1-3. OTC’s Functions in ASUW
NO.
FUNCTIONS
Functions which may be delegated to a CWC.
320 Formulating and promulgating ASUW plans and, when necessary, specific guidance to the force.
321 Promulgating EW policy as it affects ASUW.
322 Formulating and promulgating policy for planned responses in ASUW.
323 Ordering ASUW degrees of readiness.
324 Stating requirements for nonorganic air support for ASUW, forwarding related requests.
325 Designating the ASUWC and standby ASUWC.
326 Establishing and promulgating the surface surveillance area.
327 Assigning units to ASUWC for detection/localization/identification/recognition and reporting surface
contacts.
328 to 339 SPARE
The following functions are normally delegated to the ASUWC, but
may be retained by the OTC/CWC.
340 Developing and implementing the surface surveillance plan.
341 Dividing the ASUW area into sectors, if required.
342 Designating sector ASUWCs (SASUWCs).
343 Designating a Force Track Coordinator Surface (FTC-S).
344 Establishing the requirement for organic ASUW air support and forwarding requests to AREC/HEC.
345 Assigning sectors and/or patrol areas and designating control units for ASUW aircraft, keeping Air
Coordinator (AC) informed.
346 In accordance with the AAWC’s directives (see function 247), establishing joining and control procedures
for ASUW aircraft, keeping the AAWC and AC informed.
347 Promulgating identification criteria, required recognition levels, and required recognition confidence
levels.
348 Issuing criteria for weapon release and expenditure (a matrix if applicable).
349 Exercising tactical control, including stationing and maneuvering of assigned surface ASUW units,
in accordance with the OTC’s policy and plans.
350 Coordinating and controlling surface surveillance.
351 Coordinating and controlling use of all force sensors in ASUW.
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