Rules of Engagement
The 1977 rules of engagement were: "Commanding officers and aircraft captains are to respond to any aggression with tactful firmness and are to exhibit a determination to meet any escalation, though not to exceed that already carried out by the enemy.
"All use of force must be governed by the principle of using only the minimum force necessary to achieve the aim." Such force must be used only until it was evident "that the immediate aim is being achieved, and must in no way be retaliatory".
The submarine commander was told: "If you are attacked with weapons by forces, you are to surface or withdraw at high speed submerged, whichever will be of least risk to life."
They also set up a 50-mile security zone and any ships entering would be told that they must identify themselves and state their plans. Classified documents relating to Operation Journeyman were released in 2005.
Read more about this topic: Operation Journeyman
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