VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

MTP 1(D), Vol. I
Table 1-10. OTC’s Functions in Departure and Entry Operations
NO.
FUNCTIONS
Functions which may be delegated to the CWC
or a Warfare Commander)
1040 Promulgating departure or entry operation plan, ordering the time the plan is to be executed, and
specifying whether a departure or entry screen is to be formed.
1041 For operations:
(a) Ordering the time that the initial search is to commence.
(b) Promulgating zero hour to the force and local authorities.
(c) through (g) NOT RELEASABLE
1042 Informing the force of the support by shore-based forces.
1043 Allocating forces for the initial search on departure operations.
1044 Informing the screen commander of the cruising formation to be formed and the type of screen required
on passing a designated point.
NOT RELEASABLE
1045 Defining the area to be searched during the initial search and establishing, if required, the grid reference
position.
1046 to 1099 SPARE
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