VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

MTP 1(D), Vol. I
Table 1-8. OTC’s Functions in Electronic and Acoustic Warfare
NO.
FUNCTIONS
Functions which may be delegated to a CWC.
820 Formulating and promulgating the force electronic and acoustic warfare (EAW) policy.
821 Formulating and promulgating the EW aspects of deception policy.
822 Formulating policy for decoy/jamming operations.
823 In peacetime or tension periods, formulating the EW aspects of anti-intruder policy.
824 Designating the Electronic Warfare Coordinator (EWC) and standby EWC.
825 Ordering EMCON plan in force and changes in response to the tactical situation.
826 Establishing COMSEC monitoring plan and designating on each net a Principal Warfare Commander
(PWC), coordinator, or unit COMSEC monitor (e.g., AAWC is COMSEC monitor on AAWC
net).
827 to 839 SPARE
The following functions are normally delegated to the EWC,
but may be retained by the OTC or CWC.
840 Formulating and promulgating force electromagnetic compatibility plan/radar frequency (RADFREQ)
plan.
841 Assigning ESM duties and ESM guards as appropriate.
842 In accordance with the OTC’s direction, formulating and promulgating force EMCON plans.
843 Establishing tactical cryptologic information requirements and means of dissemination.
844 Allocating, disposing, and tasking ESM, ECM, and EPM resources to ensure that threat and target
emissions are covered.
845 Issuing the list of threat and target emitters and Electronic Order of Battle (EOB).
846 Tasking available units, including ESM and ECM capable aircraft, to detect and report emitter contacts
(EWC establishes alert requirements, OTC retains alert reaction authorization until specifically
delegated).
847 Coordinating with Air Coordinator (AC)/Air Resource Element Coordinator (AREC)/Helicopter Element
Coordinator (HEC) for support aircraft.
848 Coordinating employment of ESM and cryptologic sensor equipment in support of the OTC’s and
warfare commanders’ tactical intelligence requirements.
849 Collecting, evaluating, and classifying ESM and reporting evaluated information gained to the OTC
and appropriate warfare commanders (to include bearings from jammed radars when appropriate).
850 Issuing EW SITREPs and SITSUMs as directed by the OTC in conjunction with the warfare commanders.
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