A demonstration of interfaces between automated deployment systems

Abstract

This thesis is intended to demonstrate the technological feasibility of interfacing numerous automated information systems throughout the joint deployment community. Through the use of the EDI concept, deployment information can be transferred between commands which must interact in order to efficiently and effectively plan, execute and coordinate deployment efforts. The Electronic Data Interchange is a transaction set oriented interchange which provides the means for efficient data communication. Implementation of the EDI concept will tie together systems throughout the community in support of the Joint Operation and Planning Execution System (JOPES).