Data Model for Battle Force Interoperability Certification

The objective of work during Phase I is to develop a prototype to show that a representative sample of source data maintained on a commercial relational database management system can be acquired, objectified, and furnished to a client application for use.Phase I will also demonstrate that the data transfer can occur over a secured data network. Data Process Technologies proposes to develop a system to acquire, store, organize, analyze and distribute Battle Force Interoperability Test (BFIT) data collectedduring the D-30 process. The goal is to assist in determining readiness, making and prioritizing modifications based on criticality and budget. A systems architecture will be developed including database and application design, with CommercialOff-The-Shelf (COTS) software and hardware (including server, client and network) selected and specified based on evaluation and prototyping. The system will include archival information for analysis of historical data. A working prototype will beconstructed and demonstrated using the proposed architecture. The problem of determining the readiness and interoperability extends from Naval task forces to multi-service and multi-country forces engaged in joint and combined operations. The system thatis developed under this project is expected to be of interest to The US Joint Chiefs of Staff and NATO. The technologies used in this project such as XML and OLAP, although still considered emerging technologies, are not new to the military or to industry.However, the integration of the disparate parts of the proposed system into a well-defined process has vast commercial potential.