Technology

IEGs provide cross domain information system security

By U.S. Marine Cpl. Jenn Eagelman, Combined Endeavor 2008 Public Affairs

BAUMHOLDER, Germany -- Communication interoperability is the mission at Combined Endeavor 2008 and finding new solutions to share information at the right classification level, at the right time and to the right partners is one of this year's objectives. 

While all CE 08 participating nations need to have access to information pertaining specifically to the NATO and coalition operations they support, they still need to maintain their national security.

Cross domain information sharing gives participating nations the ability to share information using various mediums, including web and e-mail.

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PKI familiarization continues at Combined Endeavor 2008

Story by U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Melissa Shaw, Combined Endeavor 2008 Public Affairs

BAUMHOLDER, Germany (May 11, 2008) - Nations participating in Combined Endeavor 2008 continue their efforts to master Coalition Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) with the countries participating jumping from 16 in 2007 to 30 this year.

More than 40 participating nations use CE 08 to plan, prepare and practice a full range of communications, equipment, policies and procedures prior to deploying for NATO missions and emerging real-world crises.

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Work continues on multi-national Common Operating Picture at CE 08

U.S. Marines relay tracks on C2 systemsby U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brian Hill, Combined Endeavor 2008 Public Affairs

The idea to have a single digital display of relevant operational information shared by many nations and organizations in real time is becoming closer to reality this year at Combined Endeavor.

Traditionally, when coalition partners wanted to share their operating pictures with each other, doing so required installing a separate system requiring additional training and having yet another screen to monitor in the operations center.

Through the ever-increasing capabilities provided by the Multilateral Interoperability Programme, timely and accurate information on the positions of friendly and enemy troops, and the positions and status of important infrastructure such as bridges and roads can be made available to commanders, said Tony Mansfield, command, control, communications and computers system engineer at the Marine Corps Tactical System Support Activity at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.

"The aim is to achieve international interoperability of command and control information systems at all levels from corps to the lowest appropriate level, in order to support multinational, combined and joint operations and the advancement of digitisation in the international arena," he said.

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Belgian truck with radio equipment

LORA NAVAL STATION, Croatia (May 11) - Belgian army Combined Endeavor 2008 participants operate from a Unimog truck designed to hold their radio equipment. More than 40 participating nations use CE 08 to plan, prepare and practice using a full range of communications equipment, policies, and procedures prior to deploying for NATO missions and emerging, real world situations such as the evacuation of Lebanon and response to natural disasters. (U.S. EUCOM photo by U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kelly LeGuillon) (RELEASED)

Testing documentation ensures communication success during operations

U.S. and Croatia perform base network testStory by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Stacy Fowler, Combined Endeavor 2008 Public Affairs

LORA NAVAL BASE, SPLIT, Croatia (May 7, 2008) - Electronic communication among 10 countries is being monitored and evaluated through a series of communication tests here during Combined Endeavor 2008.

The data from these tests are collected by communication specialists called testers, whose main mission is to help each participant connect with one another through computer networks, voice and data communication.

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