NATO MTP-1(E) VOL I PDF

1. The doctrine and tactics contained in MTP-1 cover all aspects of the command and control of maritime forces in peace and war. The publication provides the instructions and procedures required by a commander to issue orders to fulfill his specified responsibilities and to enable subordinates to understand and comply with these orders. It also gives details of specific duties associated with the execution of tactical tasks.

2. The scope of the individual volumes of MTP-1 is as follows:

a. Volume I - Contains the doctrine, tactics, instructions, and procedures related to the tactical employment of forces in specialized forms of warfare, and to the safe and effective manoeuvring of maritime units at sea. Volume I is divided into two parts: Part I - General and Part II - Warfare Procedures.

(1) Part I contains the principal organizational, planning, and procedural information required for the effective conduct of maritime operations.

(2) Part II sets forth specific types of warfare necessary for mission accomplishment in a multithreat environment.

b. Volume II - Contains signals covering all instructions and procedures provided in Volume I.

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PURPOSE

1. The purpose of MTP-1 is to provide doctrine, tactics, instructions, and procedures governing the command, control, and manoeuvring of all maritime units. This publication serves as the cornerstone upon which the Allied Maritime Tactical Library is built. As such, this publication has precedence over other maritime tactical publications should ambiguity or conflict arise.

2. MTP-1 is divided into two volumes. The specific purpose of each volume is as follows:

a. Volume I - Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures, provides doctrine, tactics, instructions, and procedures for the tactical command, control, and manoeuvring of all maritime units. This volume also provides instructions related to the employment of forces in selected aspects of specialized warfare and, in particular, to the safe handling of units operating in close company.

b. Volume II - Multinational Maritime Tactical Signal and Maneuvering Book, provides manoeuvring, standard operational and administrative signals primarily for use between naval ships, and basic manoeuvring instructions.