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Membership

Membership of the MIP may be as Full Members or Associate Members.

Only nations are eligible to become Full Members of the MIP.

Full Members are nations that commit to support the collaborative development of succeeding versions of the MIP interoperability solution suitable for fielding. To be a Full Member, a nation must agree to meet the requirements listed in the MIP Programme Management Plan. In addition a Full Member must express an intention to field the MIP solution.

Full Members undertake to be represented in all WGs and must be prepared to expend the resources required. Full Members have voting and access rights at all meetings.

Associate Members include nations and non-nation entities showing an interest in this programme that have been granted Associate Member status by the MSG. Associate Members are entitled to have the same rights and privileges as Full Members but do not have the right to vote on decisions within the Programme.

Application

The official request to become a member shall be made by formal written proposal that must be endorsed by a current MIP Full Member.

This Full Member becomes the sponsoring member and assumes the responsibility for forwarding the endorsed application to all other Full Member MSG HoDs.

The application must include a statement on the status of involvement in a C2IS, the nature of interest in the MIP, and an agreement to abide by MSG/PMG decisions.

The PMG as an empowered body will, at the next available opportunity consider the application for membership as presented by the sponsoring member. On unanimous agreement, the PMG will issue direction to the host member to extend an invitation to the applicant to attend the next MSG.

MIP & NATO

NATO Force Goals (EL2802, Land & ER2802, Marine Forces) calls for the implementation of the MIP solution by NATO Nations.

The JC3IEDM is already the STANAG 5525 currently under ratification. The NATO Corporate Data Model (STANAG 5523 / ADatP-32) does not exist any longer.
*STANAG (Standard Agreement)

MIP liaises closely with NATO, and NATO has a Policy on MIP that allows MIP to easily conveys its specifications into NATO.

The MIP specification is included in the NATO C3 Technical Architecture.

The NATO Military Criteria for High Readiness Forces (Land) Headquarters requires the use of an MIP (ATCCIS) conformant land information system.

Many national C2 information systems implement MIP specifications.

The Bi-SC Automated Information System will use the MIP solution in its Land Functional Services to interface to national C2IS, either in HRF/LRF, CJTF, NRF or other crisis response operation or exercise.

MIP Integrated Operational Test & Evaluation (Sep 03)

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MIP Steering Group (MSG)

The MSG is at the top of the MIP Organization. Find in this page its main characteristics and mission.

Features.

Aim, Responsibilities & Activities. What is the MSG purpose and foundation?

Membership & Decision Procedures. Every member is represented by one delegation whose leader is its HoD (Head of Delegation).

Meetings. How many, where and when MSG meetings are held?

Chairmanship & Host Nation. MSG meetings take place in different locations volunteered by Member Nations.

Aim, Responsibilities & Activities.

The aim of the MSG is to define the overall strategy for the programme and make overall programme policy decisions.

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 and is responsible for the MIP Statement of Intent (MSOI).

The MSG is also the approval authority for the programme of work as presented by the PMG and receives periodic updates by PMG of each WG concerning work performed, accomplishments to date, current status, future plans, issues and risk areas.

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Membership & Decision Procedures.

Each MIP Member use to attend MSG meetings with an empowered representative as their national HoD. There can be only one HoD per Member who may attend together with other national representatives if need be.

The WG Chairmen usually attend the MSG to report on their working group activities and receive Programme guidance.

All MSG decisions are made by the unanimous agreement of Full Member Nation HoDs. The MSG directs the activities of the PMG and the WGs, who in turn report back at each MSG meeting.

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Meetings.

The MSG meets as required to fulfil MIP objectives. The location and timings for these meetings are to be agreed upon by the MSG.

Each Full Member hosts a MSG meeting in turn and on rotational basis. Associate Members may host an MSG meeting on voluntary basis.

A Full Member may request meetings other than those formally scheduled. For such a purpose, he has to make a proposal to the other Full Members, including details as location, dates and agenda.

The MSG meeting forecast is included in the MIPS.

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Chairmanship & Host Nation.

The designation of the MIP Steering Group Meeting Chairman and Vice Chairman is at MSG's discretion. The Chairman carries out the following responsibilities in this capacity:

		Chair MSG meetings providing a neutral viewpoint to facilitate the achievement of MIP's aims and goals.
		Coordinate with MSG Host Member support organizations to ensure the effective conduct of MSG meetings. This would include coordination about matters such as meeting room requirements, minutes production, etc.
		The Vice Chairman will support the Chairman as required.

The host Member:

		Provide a suitable and convenient location and facilities,
		Prepare and distribute administrative and logistics information,
		Provide all necessary clerical support for the meeting

* For more details read the MPMP (MIP Program Management Plan).

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MIP Steering Group (MSG)
Aim, Responsibilities & Activities. Membership & Decision Procedures.
Meetings. Chairmanship & Host Nation.