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MIL-STD-6016       Scroll down to access document images

Overview

Title:  Tactical Data Link (TDL) 16 Message Standard Scope:  The purpose of MIL-STD-6016 is to describe the approved standards to achieve compatibility and interoperability between command and control and communications systems and equipment of United States (U.S.) and coalition military forces employed or intended to be employed in joint tactical operations. This publication is to be complemented by Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Manual (CJCSM) 6120.01, Joint Multi-Tactical Data Link (TDL) Operating Procedures (JMTOP), which will provide for planning and common procedures to be used by forces in the joint tactical environment using Link 16 as the basis for information exchange. Status:  Active Document Date:  26-APR-2024         Next Review Due:  25-APR-2029 FSC/Area:  INST Doc Category:   Military Standard -Interface Standard

Responsibilities

Lead Standardization Activity:  DC2  Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)     Preparing Activity: DC2  Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Coordination:  Full   Army Custodian:  CR   US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, C5ISR Center   Navy Custodian:  EC   Naval Information Warfare Systems Command   Air Force Custodian:  44   Air Force JINTACCS Message Standards Engineering Office   Other Custodian:  NS   National Security Agency

Changes to military standards or handbooks issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.

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