Readiness of the Defense Message System to Replace the Automatic Digital Network

Abstract

The Automatic Digital Network (AUTODIN) has provided DoD messaging capability since 1962. However, the system uses antiquated technology and is very expensive to operate and maintain. The Defense Information Systems Agency began developing the Defense Message System (DMS) in 1988 to replace messaging functions provided by AUTODIN and electronic mail systems. Audit Objectives. The overall audit objective was to determine the readiness of DMS to replace AUTODIN. Specifically, we intended to determine whether technical issues involved with fielding DMS can be resolved prior to December 1999, the scheduled date to complete the phaseout of AUTODIN, and we intended to determine the effects on messaging capabilities after that date if AUTODIN has year 2000 problems. We also reviewed the adequacy of the management control program related to the overall audit objective.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 11, 1998
Accession Number
ADA368241

Entities

Organizations

  • Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Defense

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Application Software
  • Business Administration
  • Contracts
  • Corporate Information Management
  • Data Storage Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Electronic Mail
  • Electronic Messaging
  • Information Systems
  • Message Processing
  • Message Systems
  • Military Personnel
  • National Security
  • Navy
  • Test And Evaluation

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  • Software Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics