NATO STANDARD

MPP-02.3.5
STANDARDIZED DECK
MARKINGS FOR THROUGH-DECK
AND AIRCRAFT CARRIER FLIGHT
DECKS
Edition (A) Version (2)
JUNE 2016

NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION

MULTINATIONAL PROCEDURAL PUBLICATION
Published by the
NATO STANDARDIZATION OFFICE (NSO)
NATO/OTAN

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NATO Nations, NATO Partner or Participating Nation's Letter of

Promulgation

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RECORD OF RESERVATIONS

CHAPTER/
PARAGRAPH

RECORD OF RESERVATIONS BY NATION

NOTE
THE RESERVATIONS LISTED ON THIS PAGE INCLUDE ONLY THOSE THAT
WERE RECORDED AT TIME OF PROMULGATION AND MAY NOT BE
COMPLETE. REFER TO THE NATO STANDARDIZATION DOCUMENT
DATABASE FOR THE COMPLETE LIST OF EXISTING RESERVATIONS.

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RECORD OF RESERVATIONS

RECORD OF RESERVATIONS BY NATION

NOTE
THE RESERVATIONS LISTED ON THIS PAGE INCLUDE ONLY THOSE THAT
WERE RECORDED AT TIME OF PROMULGATION AND MAY NOT BE
COMPLETE. REFER TO THE NATO STANDARDIZATION DOCUMENT
DATABASE FOR THE COMPLETE LIST OF EXISTING RESERVATIONS.

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RECORD OF OBSERVATIONS

RECORD OF OBSERVATIONS BY NON-NATO NATIONS

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NATIONAL COMMENTS

NATO NATIONAL COMMENTS

BGR - The Bulgarian Navy does not have through-deck ships and aircraft carrier
and there are no plans for procurement.
CZE - The Armed Forces of the Czech Republic do not have Navy. This CZE
reply is also valid for any RD of higher editions of this 5TANAG.
DNK - Denmark does not have any Through-Deck and Aircraft Carrier flight
decks therefore the STANAG is RATIFIED but will not be IMPLEMENTED.
EST - The Estonian Navy does not have aircraft carriers.
FRA - Markings will be brought into line with this standard on the planned
upgrading of the flight decks covered by the STANAG.
NLD - The Netherlands do not have through deck and aircraft carriers, now or in
the near future.
NOR - Norway does not possess ships in the category covered by STANAG
1484.
PRT - PRT does NOT PARTICIPATING due to lack to ships with this
characteristics.
ROU - Romanian Navy does not have in its inventory ships to meet the
specification of this standard. The provisions of STANAG 1484 (EDITION 1,
RD.1) will be used in the future for ships procurements plans.
SVK - There are no Naval Forces in the structure of the Armed Forces of the
Slovak Republic, no organizational branch, nor subject matter expert dealing
with the issue listed in this STANAG. This reply is also valid for any RD of higher
editions of this STANAG.
SVN - Slovenian Armed Forces develops limited naval capabilities therefore it
does not have means covered with this STANAG.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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No.

NATO Letter of Promulgation

National Letter of Promulgation
Record of Reservations
Record of Observations
National Comments
Table of Contents
List of Illustrations
List of References
Conventions Used in This Publication
0101 Purpose
0102 Agreement
0103 Deck Marking

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
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Figure 1

MTACCOPS Aircraft Spot

Marking Example

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LIST OF REFERENCES
1. MPP-02.1 Crossdeck Operations Technical Supplement:
National Procedures and Ship Data
2. MPP-02.1.1 Ship/Aircraft Interoperability Matrix and Advance
National Information
3. STANAG 1278 HOSTAC - Standard for the Required Level and
Measurement of Coefficient of Friction on Flight Decks.

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CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS PUBLICATION

RESERVATIONS AND OBSERVATIONS
NATO Reservations and Partner/Global HOSTAC Participating
Nations' Observations will be delineated by their respective 3-letter
national country code within the margin. Refer to the Record of
Reservations and Observations for details.
CHANGE SYMBOLS
Revised text from new versions are indicated by a black vertical line
in the margin of the page, like the one printed next to this paragraph.
The change symbol indicates added or restated information. A
change symbol in the margin adjacent to an annex number and title
indicates a new or completely revised annex.
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES
The following symbols and definitions apply to warnings, cautions,
and notes used in this publication:

AN OPERATING PROCEDURE, PRACTICE, OR

CONDITION THAT MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH
IF NOT CAREFULLY OBSERVED OR FOLLOWED.

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AN OPERATING PROCEDURE, PRACTICE, OR

CONDITION THAT MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO
EQUIPMENT IF NOT CAREFULLY OBSERVED OR
FOLLOWED.

NOTE
AN OPERATING PROCEDURE, PRACTICE, OR CONDITION
THAT REQUIRES EMPHASIS.
WORDING
Word usage and intended meaning throughout this publication is as
follows:
Shall indicates the application of a procedure is mandatory.
Should indicates the application of a procedure is recommended.
May and need not indicates the application of a procedure is
optional.
Will indicates future time. It never indicates any degree of
requirement for application of a procedure.

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0101 Purpose
To establish minimum flight deck marking standards for all aircraft
carriers and through-deck aviation ships that support fixed wing
and/or rotary wing aircraft..
0102 Agreement
Participation nations agree to adopt the minimum standards of aircraft
carrier and through-deck flight deck markings specified herein.
Participating nations also agree to provide this data for incorporation
into the MPP-02.1 and MPP-02.1.1 (References (1) and (2)).
0103 Deck Markings
1. Aircraft spots on Through-Decks and Aircraft Carriers will be
defined by the following white markings (see Figure 1):
a. Line-up Line (solid or dashed fore and aft) - The lateral
reference point for aircraft touchdown. The pilot should touch
down when the line-up line is down the center of the aircraft.
b. Athwartships Line - The fore/aft pilot lineup line. Pilot
should follow host nation's national procedure for usage.
c. Spot Number/Letter - Block style numbered or lettered
(uppercase) from bow to stern. Location is next to spot (in
accordance with national standards) and large enough to be
visible to approaching aircraft. Number-letter combinations
may be used if required. Recommended minimum height of
block style number/letter is 91.4 CM (3 FT)
d. 45 Degree Line (recommended) - An optional reference
lines of longitudinal position right and/or left. 45 Degree Line
should intercept the Athwartships Line at the intended pilot or
aircraft position when on deck. Pilot should follow host
nation's national procedure for usage.
e. Mandatory Lines - All mandatory lines are white and a
minimum of 15.0 CM (0.5 FT) in width.
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2. STOVL/VSTOL Aircraft Tramline/Runway Centre Line - A
white double line (solid or dashed) defining the launch lineup used
during short takeoffs. Includes distance markings (in feet) from
forward portion of STOVL/VSTOL flight deck.
3. Elevator/Lift outline will be defined by a solid, hashed or dashed
red and/or yellow line.
4. All painted markings shall conform to the coefficient of friction
requirements of STANAG 1278 (Reference (3)).

Figure 1: MTACCOPS Aircraft Spot Marking Example

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