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To confirm the operational fieldability of the Message Exchange Mechanism (MEM) in accordance with MTIR Baseline 1 requirements.

To test and evaluate the operational fieldability of the Data Exchange Mechanism (DEM) in accordance with the MTIR Baseline 1.

T0 test and evaluate coexistence of MEM and DEM implementations of MIP Baseline 1.0.

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Interoperability
Interoperability of information is essential and an assured capability for this is vital. The successful execution of fast moving operations needs an accelerated decision-action cycle, increased tempo of operations, and the ability to conduct operations simultaneously within combined/multinational formations. That is precisely what MIP is working for.
Commanders require timely and accurate information. Also, supporting command and control (C2) systems need to pass information within and across national and language boundaries. Additionally, forces must interact with non-governmental bodies, and international and national aid organisations.
Information technology will act as a force multiplier to enhance operational effectiveness at each level of command by enabling the sending, receiving, filtering, fusing, and processing of ever-increasing amount of digital information.
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The IOT&E is not only structured to provide an operational assessment of the MIP interface and the value it adds to the warfighter, it also provides an opportunity to see the C2 systems of the participating nations in an operational context; their similarities and their differences.
It’s important to note that the IOT&E, while a defining event for MIP, is just the first step on the path to achieving the objective requirements for interoperability.
Agreement of the members on a way ahead beyond the IOT&E to include synchronization of materiel fieldings during the in-service periods, blocking of requirements for future implementations and the provision of incremental capability enhancements has been achieved.
The way ahead provides a road-map for achieving the defined objective interoperability requirements which will ensure future MIP and coalition interoperability. A successful IOT&E is a necessary initial milestone along this path.
In the Visitors booklet you can find additional information on the IOT&E, including a short description of the national systems that took part.
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Canada	Netherlands
Denmark	Norway
France 1	Potugal
France 2	Spain
Germany	United Kingdom
Italy	USA
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11 nations playing (13 participating). 13 Tactical Command posts. 12 different national C2IS deployed. 13 MIP interfaces deployed. 394 participants. Approx 550 visitors. 70 hrs scenario played. More than 1200 events played.
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IOT&E

(Block 1 Integrated Operational Test and Evaluation)

Five out of twelve Systems displaying the same situation awareness on their screens!

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What was the IOT&E about? When it took place and what it was for.

Objectives. Find here the IOT&E objectives.

Outcome. Most remarkable results.

Photo Album. Take a glance at some pictures.

What was the IOT&E about?

The Multilateral Interoperability Programme (MIP) conducted an Integrated Operational Test and Evaluation Exercise from 8th to 26th September 2003 at the C2 Support Centre in EDE (NL).

The intention of this event was to prove and demonstrate interoperability of information between the National C2IS of 12 members. This capability gap is growing in significance for NATO, the significance lies in the nature of the capability delivered, which is that C2 systems that are otherwise completely different from each other may, nevertheless, interoperate and share information. For those who are members of the MIP community and have a MIP username and password, please press the Members' Area button to access the full repository of MIP official information.

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Objectives.

The IOT&E objectives were:

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Outcome.

Initial Findings.

The IOT&E results indicate that:

The MSG defines the overarching Programme objectives, strategy, milestones and Programme phase capstone events; It provides overall guidance and is the decision authority for the Programme. The MSG is the final multinational authority for resolution of Programme issues and risk mitigation. The MSG assigns Member responsibilities for WGs. The MSG is responsible for the MIP Statement of Intent (MSOI).

		The MIP interface performed well and supported the exchange of data necessary to establish the Common Operational Picture.
		Further development is required in certain areas such as:
		Operational procedures for information exchange over the MIP interface need to be further defined, agreed and incorporated into national SOPs.
		MIP Technical specifications need to be “tightened up”.
		National C2IS differ in capability and, therefore, are not able to utilize all exchanged data at the present time.

Current implementations are planned for use in future exercises and can provide an initial operational capability if required

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Final Report.

The detailed report on IOT&E was prepared with a meticulous analysis of the data captured during the scenario. In MSG–4 the Final Report was presented, approved and then distributed to all MIP members.

This report is now included in the Baseline 1 documentation (End of Block Report) as agreed.

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Photo Album.

Find here some photos from this event. Click on the photos to enlarge