Coalition Interoperability via Formatted Messaging

November 15, 2005 Barbara E. McArdle PD, Common Software

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Strategic Imperatives

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Implement Transformation Initiatives Improve Capabilities for Homeland Defense Improve Proficiencies Against Irregular Challenges Terrain

interoperability through standardized, highly reliable means of information transfer.

Improve Global Force Posture Improve Capabilities for Battle Command Improve Joint Fires Capabilities Improve Capabilities for Joint Logistics

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Advantages of Formatted Messaging

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Use of established standards for joint & coalition interoperability

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Established and trained communications method

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Compact for radio transmission; compression is available

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Speed of service

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Reliable feedback & acknowledgement

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How?

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Use the Common Message Processor (CMP)

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Java GOTS product developed for the US Army by JB Management, Inc.

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CMP is a complete product that is compliant with standards and provides the tools to use formatted messaging.

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Overview of CMP

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Message processor for structured messages

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Message Types

  United States Message Text Format (USMTF) Variable Message Format (VMF, MIL-STD-6017) to include Package 11    Artillery Systems Cooperation Activities (ASCA) Allied Data Publication No 3 (AdatP3) Over the Horizon (OTH) -Gold

Headers

      MIL-STD-2045-47001B, MIL-STD-2045-47001C Allied Communication Publication (ACP) -127 Upper Layer Protocol (ULP) Allied Communication Publication (ACP) -126(M) Joint Army Navy Air Force Publication (Janap) 128 Department of Defense (DD) 173 Established Standards 5

Overview (continued)

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User-friendly and intuitive interfaces

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Provides the warfighter with the ability to:

 Generate  Edit     Parse Validate Journal Manage military formatted messages 

Provides full suite of Java and C++ Application Program Interfaces (APIs)

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Multiple Platform Support

 Solaris, Windows, Linux, Power PC  Segmented for DISA Common Operating Environment and Unsegmented for Microsoft Windows and Linux applications.

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Use of CMP by the Services

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Used for Tactical and Non-tactical Messaging

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Integrated with Defense Messaging System (DMS)

    Army  The Army’s message processor  An Army Battle Command System component Air Force  TBMCS uses for validation of USMTF messages  MISREP tool expected use for validation Navy  The Navy’s message processor Marine Corps  C2PC uses internally for parsing and validation

Other tools and products use CMP internally for parsing and validation

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General CMP Benefits

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Field Tested and Proven

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Meets Chief of Staff US Army Guidance concerning Joint Systems

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Used by DoD Agencies and all services

 JITC Certified and IAW standard 

Supports NATO message format

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Integrates with Host Applications for automated processing of messages

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Established help desk

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Obtaining CMP

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Available through PM Battle Command, Product Director, Common Software

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Available through individual FMS cases

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Background Slides

Back up Slides

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Planned Improvements - 2006

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Support for Browser-based clients

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Message Editor Improvements

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Tactical Gateway with MS Exchange

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Documentation

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User’s Manual Programmer’s Manual API Manual Installation Procedures System Administrators Manual Software Version Description Software Test Description, Plan and Report Soldier Quick Guides Trouble shooting Guides

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