ROE card — Operation MASCARIN

Annexes A and C to FRAGO 00. Keep it to hand.

ALWAYS

Self-defence is never restricted (SW-1).
Identify before acting: two independent means, except in self-defence.
No boarding without NIGHTJAR. SHUTTER stops everything.
Photograph, record and time every act. Report.

NIGHTJAR is issued by COMSUP FAZSOI once Paris has approved. The commander afloat (CO of F730) alone decides whether deck and sea allow an insertion.

Rule	Measure	State
SW-1	Self-defence of the unit and of other friendly units and persons.	IN FORCE
SW-2	Shadowing and identification outside foreign territorial sea and airspace.	IN FORCE
SW-3	Hailing; visual, radio and light warnings; illumination.	IN FORCE
SW-4	Close approach and interposition, without contact.	IN FORCE
SW-5	Right of visit (UNCLOS art. 110) — MT ORIOLE SPIRIT only, on NIGHTJAR.	ACTIVATED
SW-6	Diversion to Port-des-Galets — after the visit, if nationality not confirmed.	ACTIVATED
SW-7	Warning shots.	NOT ACTIVATED
SW-8	Disabling fire against a vessel.	PROHIBITED
SW-9	Engagement of uncrewed vehicles.	NOT ACTIVATED
SW-10	Entry into foreign territorial sea or airspace.	PROHIBITED
SW-11	Engagement of a crewed platform other than in self-defence.	PROHIBITED

Codewords

TRIPWIREContact of interest detected

DAYLIGHTPositive identification achieved

NIGHTJARAction authorised as set out in the FRAGO

SHUTTERStop all action and hold position

CLOSEOUTEnd of mission

LANTERNFlag-state reply: CONFIRMED (release the ship, end of operation) or DENIED.

Asset sheets — Task Force MASCARIN

F730 FLORÉAL

Surveillance frigate, Floréal class

At sea, 32°30'S 051°30'E at 172200Z

Max speed about 20 kt
One helicopter, one visit team
Seaboats for a boat transfer in moderate seas

DB3000 #3889

Dauphin

Embarked helicopter (Flottille 34F)

Aboard FLORÉAL

Photo-ID and insertion by fast rope
Three sorties at most
Deck limits worsen after the front

DB3000 #1884 (SA.365F1, stand-in for AS365N3)3 SORTIES MAX

Atlantique 2

Maritime patrol aircraft

Saint-Denis (BA 181), ready 180130Z

Search radar and long-range camera
One sortie only
About 500 nm transit each way

DB3000 #42491 SORTIE ONLY

P781 AUGUSTE TECHER

Overseas patrol vessel, Félix Éboué class

Port-des-Galets, sails 180200Z

Escort and evidence
More than 500 nm from the contact
Arrives after the end of mission

DB3000 #3955 (P779 class)ARRIVES AFTER END

A623 CHAMPLAIN

Support and assistance vessel

Port-des-Galets, four hours' notice

Relief escort
Towing capacity

DB3000 #4706 (A621 class)