scope:

This document covers the principles for asset visibility and asset tracking (AST) as applied to logistics. The document addresses the application of Automatic Identification Technology (AIT) within these principles (see annex A). It does not dictate the use of specific information systems, but recommends the use of legacy software and hardware and compliance with existing standards for joint interoperability.

Purpose

The purpose of this document is to establish NATO´s asset visibility principles. It details asset visibility principles for a NATO-wide asset visibility capability. It is the basis for the development of a standardised NATO and national asset visibility information exchange at the point of interface with existing and / or future NATO, national and commercial systems.