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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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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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U.S. France discussion

BAUMHOLDER, Germany (May 10, 2008) – Public Key Infrastructure technician Patricia Janssen (right), from San Antonio, Texas, fields questions from a French delegate on authenticating certificates during Combined Endeavor 2008. 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 crisis such as the evacuation of Lebanon and response to natural disasters. (U.S. EUCOM photo by U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Melissa Shaw) (Released)

Regional group controllers test VTC

BAUMHOLDER, Germany (May 5, 2008) - German army Tech Sgt. Kevin Kuessner (left), Austrian Capt. Wolfgang Mader (middle), and French Capt. David Sajus (right) test video teleconferencing capabilities with other nations during Combined Endeavor 2008.  All three members are deputy chiefs for Regional Group C and are responsible for facilitating communications tests with the eight nations in their group.  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 crisis situations such as the evacuation of Lebanon and response to natural disasters. (U.S. EUCOM photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Corey Clements) (RELEASED)

U.S., Germany, France and Spain coordinates

BAUMHOLDER, Germany (May 5, 2008) - (left to right) German army Tech. Sgt. Kevin Kuessner (left), French army Capt. David Sajus, and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class George Sopko, an electronics technician, coordinates a data transmission test with Spanish 1st Lt. Juan Carlos Ortiz (far right) during Combined Endeavor 2008.  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 crisis situations such as the evacuation of Lebanon and response to natural disasters. (U.S. EUCOM photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Corey Clements) (RELEASED).