VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

MTP 1(D), Vol. I
Table 1-5. OTC’s Functions in Screening Operations
NO.
FUNCTIONS
Functions which may be delegated to a CWC or Functional Commander.
520 Designating the screen commander(s) (SC) (in a small force he may also be the ASWC) and the
standby screen commander.
521 Assigning to the screen commander(s) units to be employed in the inner screen(s).
522 Establishing the area in which the screen commander(s) accomplish(es) assigned duties.
523 to 539 SPARE
The following functions are normally delegated to the Screen
Commander(s), but may be retained by the OTC/CWC.
540 In accordance with guidance provided by the OTC and/or Principal Warfare Commanders (PWCs),
establishing the type of inner screen best suited to the existing environmental conditions, forces assigned,
and other factors.
541 Arranging inner screen design with the PWCs if separate from SC, to ensure compatibility with the
overall employment.
542 Acting as local ASWC (LASWC) for inner screen.
543 Assigning necessary subsidiary duties to units assigned (plane guard, bathythermograph guard
ships).
544 Stationing and employing ASW aircraft within the area of responsibility and designating control
units, keeping the AAWC and the Air Coordinator (AC) informed.
545 Ordering torpedo countermeasures for use by units assigned in accordance with direction from
ASWC.
546 Promulgating actions to be taken when submarine/surface contact is gained by a screen unit within
the area of responsibility.
547 Promulgating the screen and screening stations to units assigned.
548 Exercising tactical control, including stationing and maneuvering, of units assigned within the area
of responsibility.
549 Coordinating contact prosecution in conjunction with the ASWC.
550 Dispatching SAUs when directed by OTC/ASWC and SAGs/HAGs when directed by OTC/ASUWC
and adjusting the screen accordingly.
551 to 599 SPARE
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