3. pants

CODIFICATION

TOOL

3.1 Technical specifications

The technical specifications of

the codification tool as described in the ADAGIO presentation

have been approved by the Latvian NCB.

3.2 Delivery of the codification

tool

The first operational version of

this tool will be delivered to the Latvian NCB at CIMD end of

2001 or during the first half of year 2002. Moreover, on this

occasion the Latvian NCB's representative(s) will be trained in

the use of this tool. They will carry out a first series of

Latvian item identifications according to the principles of NATO

codification. The Latvian NCB will first subscribe to the NATO

Mailbox System (NMBS).

3.3 Installation of the

codification tool in Latvia

A team from CIMD (2-3 persons for

one week) will install the codification tool when the information

processing systems of the Latvian Codification Office allow it

(in end of 2001 or during the first half of year 2002). They will

allow access to the INTERNET.

3.4 Operation/use of the tool

The codification tool will

exclusively be used to carry out codification work for the

Latvian forces and to process the requests for item

identification of Latvian equipment sent by other NATO countries

or non-NATO countries sponsored by the AC/135. Processing on the

French NCB's information processing system will be carried out

according to a schedule to be set up subsequently.