scope:

This MIL-STD promulgates the minimum essential technical parameters in the form of mandatory system standards and optional design objectives for interoperability and compatibility among DMTDs, and between DMTDs and applicable C⁴I systems. These technical parameters are based on the data communications protocol standards specified herein to ensure interoperability.

This MIL-STD identifies the procedures, protocols, and parameters to be applied in specifications for DMTDs and C⁴I systems that exchange information with DMTDs. This MIL-STD addresses the communications protocols and procedures for the exchange of information among DMTDs, among C⁴I systems, and between DMTDs and C⁴I systems participating in inter- and intra-Service tactical networks. The material is presented in the context of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), as documented in national and international standards.

This MIL-STD applies to the design and development of new equipment and systems, and to the retrofit of existing equipment and systems.

The parameters and other requirements specified in this MIL-STD are mandatory system standards if the word shall is used in connection with the parameter value or requirement under consideration. Non-mandatory design objectives are indicated in parentheses after a standardized parameter value or by the word should in connection with the parameter value or requirement under consideration.

This MIL-STD is a compilation of selected options derived from military, commercial, and federal standards.