scope:

Allied force ships must be prepared to conduct MIO on short notice. In support of this objective, guidance provided herein is applicable to all commands that may be involved in the planning and/or execution of a MIO. The information contained herein may be useful to personnel of other armed services who are also tasked to support MIO.

Purpose

ATP-71, Allied Maritime Interdiction Operations, provides:

a. The historical aspect of maritime interdiction, the objectives of maritime interdiction operations, and the principles of inspection.

b. Tactical guidance for conducting maritime interdiction and boarding operations by allied ships and associated elements from other services.