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Document ID:   DI-MISC-81342       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Descriptive Top Level Specification
Scope:  The Descriptive Top Level Specification (DTLS)is a top level specification using English language descriptions. It completely and accurately describes the trusted computing base (TCB)in terms of exceptions, error messages, and effects. The DTLS is an accurate description of the TCB interface.
Status:  Active DID Date:  02-JUL-1993      
  Next Review Due:  01-JUL-1998
MISC Doc Category:   Data Item Description  

Responsibilities
DID Approval Authority:  NS  National Security Agency
  Preparing Activity: NS  National Security Agency
Coordination:  Full  

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