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UNCLASSIFIEDOPTASK IM – INSTRUCTIONSACP 200(B) Vol 1ANNEX A TOCHAPTER 3 TOACP 200(B) Vol11. The purpose of the OPTASK IM is to list dynamic IM issues pertinent to IPnetworking in the maritime tactical environment. The format of the OPTASK IM is based onthe Message Text Format (MTF), which consists of a number of sets with each set composedof a number of fields. The OPTASK IM message consists of the following sets, where Cindicates Conditional sets, O indicates Optional sets, M indicates Mandatory sets, and Rindicates Repeatable sets:Note: This message format is published here pending inclusion in APP-11. The currentedition of APP-11 should be consulted to ensure there is not a more up-to-date version of thismessage format.LINE USAGE SET NAME SET TITLE FIELD DESCRIPTION1 C EXER2 O OPER3 M MSGIDExerciseIdentificationOperationIdentificationMessageIdentification4 O / R REF Reference5 M PERIOD Period of TimeProvides the designated code name whichsupports an exerciseProvides the designated code name whichsupports an operationProvides a description of the message.The MSGID fields are: MTF Name (M) i.e.OPTASK IM; Originator (M); Message SerialNumber (O); and Month (O)Provides both MTF and non-MTFreferences.The REF fields are Serial letter (M);Communications type (M) e.g. DOC,MSG; Originator (M); DTG of reference(M) e.g. 26APR2006; Message ordocument serial number (O); Specialnotations (O) e.g. NOTAL; and SubjectIndicator Code (O)Provides the effective time period of theOPTASK IM message (generally the same asthe OPGEN).The PERIOD fields are Start time (M); andTermination time (M)Uncontrolled copy when printed3A-1UNCLASSIFIEDOriginal