A Case Study of the NATO Identification System (NIS) Codevelopment Program
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine if the NATO Identification System (NIS) Codevelopment Program would increase NATO Rationalization, Standardization, and Interoperability (RSI). The study had three basic objectives: First, to identify what benefits do the participating countries plan to realize from the program; secondly, to determine if the NIS program will realize any cost savings; and third, to determine if NIS will increase NATO RSI. The study found that participants plan to realize the military benefits associated with the development and deployment of interoperable identification systems, and also economic benefits, in both the production and scientific sectors, as a result of the program. The also found that the program will not result in any cost savings due to the development of several interoperable identification systems. The research effort was inconclusive in determining if the NIS program would increase NATO RSI. This was due to the lack of documentation as to whether or not other allied nations, excluding the participants, are going to procure the Mark 15 system or foreign equivalent. Theses.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA202793
Entities
People
- John J. Hepner
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology