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Groups which are subordinate to the FMN
Management Group define the capability
required and specify what affiliates
should acquire (Capability Definition 2 ).
The affiliates then acquire and integrate
the solution (Capability Implementation)
and finally the capabilities are assured
(Capability Delivery 3 ). The Multinational
CIS Security Management Authority
(MCSMA)
ensures
that
security
considerations are taken into account
throughout the process.
The Mission Network instance.
An FMN compliant network instance
comprises
Communications
and
Information systems, management,
processes and procedures created
for an operation, training event or
interoperability verification activity. The
processes, procedures and standards
to be followed are those agreed by
the FMN Management Group and
endorsed by the Military Committee.
The materiel (networks, services and
supporting infrastructures) are provided
by participating nations.
Participating affiliates 4 may participate in
an FMN Mission Network instance in 1
of 3 ways depending upon their level of
ambition:
a.
Mission Network Element (MNE).
The MNE is capable of standing
alone at the heart of any FMN
network deployment. The MNE is
capable of providing all Mission
essential services not only to support
all national requirements but also
those of other nations. On a large
deployment, several MNEs may be
networked together on a peer to peer
basis for resilience and redundancy.
c.
The Hosted User. The hosted user
is a participant unable to provide any
infrastructure and services for self-
provisioning. In this case services will
be drawn from either an MNE or an
MNX. This participant will typically be
embedded in an MNE or an MNX with
appropriate bi-lateral agreements
Although the concept of FMN is for
networks to be standalone, nations
providing MNEs or MNXs can connect
back into national or NATO networks
through gateways.
b.
Mission Network Extension (MNX).
The MNX may be capable of providing
some services for self-provisioning
but will rely on an MNE for access to
all Mission Essential services. The
degree of reliance will be dependent
on the type of operation and the
capabilities available to the affiliate.
A conceptual overview of an FMN construct
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Rules, procedures, policies and standards.
Operational Coordination Working Group (OCWG) and Capability Planning Working Group (CPWG).
Change Implementation Coordination Working Group (CICWG) and Coalition Interoperability Assurance and Validation Working Group (CIAV WG).
The are currently 34 affiliate nations including both NATO and non-NATO members.
NRF technical confirmation exercise
The US and Italian Divisions participated from the INNSWORTH site.
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