NMCI and its Management of the Step Sites
Abstract
The Navy possesses obsolete information technology infrastructure and has about 1,000 networks, some without system security. The Navy and Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) is an enterprise-wide service contract that was engaged to incorporate the newest strategic computing and communications capabilities. The Department of the Navy (DoN), the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), and the Department of Defense (DoD) are working with NMCI to improve security, standardize hardware and software, and establish connectivity throughout the command, control, communications, and computer information (C4I) network. Their goal is to provide online, anytime, and anywhere connectivity for voice, video, and data exchange between tactical and nontactical forces for Naval and other DoD organizations. To achieve these goals, NMCI needs to control the step sites. Step sites are tactical entry points that provide access to the integrated tactical strategic data network (ITSDN). "The network provides an IP router-based data network to support tactical/deployed forces" (MCWP 3-40.3 4-1). There are 14 step sites established through out the world. These sites allow MAGTFs and other DoD organizations to successfully access or link both tactical and garrison networks from any deployment. Data exchange between tactical/nontactical DoD organizations requires that the contractor maintains all hardware and software to standard, and upgrades the system as new technology evolves. This ensures that NMCI does not fall behind corporate America. Quality can only be accomplished if NMCI also controls the steps sites that will connect the Garrison network to the tactical/deployed network. It is only logical to have the same people controlling both networks' equipment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 21, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA525469
Entities
People
- Anthony Michel
Organizations
- Marine Corps University