CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS FOR SUBARINES ASSIGNED TO THE NATO RESPONSE FORCE
... NATO Response Force Bi-SC Detailed Implementation Plan, 2108/7SJ RX03-98897 dated 2 June 2003 B. The NATO Response Force Military Concept, MC477 dated 10 Apr 2003 C. ... Allied Manual of Submarine Operations, ATP-18E E. Maritime Standards for NATO Forces (MARSTANS0 F. NATO Shore-Based Command and Control Sub-Surface Communications Capabilities Package G. ... This concept of operations (CONOPS) is based upon the requirements of Reference A and provides guidance to submarines (SMs) assigned to the NATO Response Force (NRF) and for Commanders controlling SMs. The concept should be used for the preparation, standby and operations phases of assignment to the NRF. ... SMs assigned to the NRF are to be capable of conducting precursor operations to include intelligence collection, surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting (ISRT), strike, anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations and anti-surface (ASUW) operations. ... At least one SM assigned to each NRF will be designated to prepare for operations with Special Forces and the unit assigned not later than the Force Targeting Conference. ... All SMs assigned to the NRF should prepare for operations across the full spectrum of support to the force Commander. Tasking such as support for SF insertion, embargo and maritime interdiction operations will require complex integrated training and support. FORCE GENERATION 4. NRF SM assignment will be produced using force generation procedures detailed at Reference B. In support of the force generation process national and NATO submarine commanders will develop a long-term programme for assignment to the NRF. ... The development and review of this programme will be scheduled in adequate time to support the NRF Force Generation Conference. ... SM-SOF assignments to the NRF should be made with consideration to the special hazards and extension training required to conduct these operations.