1712. In general, operational standardization falls within the competence of the DSS, while material standardization falls within the competence of the CNAD. Other NATO bodies such as the NATO C3 Council (NC3B), the NATO Senior Logisticians Conference (SNLC), the AFN, the Research and Technology Council (R&TB) and the IMS divisions are also involved in standardisation. 1715. Operational standardization and standardization of materials are interdependent. Standardization in key operational areas such as concepts, doctrines, procedures and mission requirements will significantly improve the prospects for materials standardization. In turn, new technologies often require the reformulation of doctrine and almost always lead to changes in operational procedures. The benefits of increased standardization of materials can only be achieved if the operational aspects are broadly harmonized. A STANAG is a normative document that records an agreement between several or all NATO member states – ratified at the authorized national level – to implement a standard in whole or in part with or without reservation. 1710.

Nations are encouraged to ratify and implement NATO standards. The implementation of STANAG and PAs shows the willingness of nations to strive to strive for normalization. 1714. Standardization should not impede the research and development of new armaments and/or communication equipment or the search for more efficient/appropriate procedures and procedures. On the contrary, by taking into account the impact on standardization from the beginning of development, cooperation in equipment programs is significantly improved. Hundreds of standardization agreements (the total in April 2007 [updated] was just under 1,300) include those for small arms ammunition calibers, map markings, communication procedures and bridge classification. 1713. Standardization of terminology is essential to a collective understanding of all documentation related to standardization activities. The NATO Glossary of Terms and Definitions (AAP-6) is the most important NATO reference document containing official terms and definitions.

In addition, the NATO Glossary of Terms and Definitions provides NATO-approved terminology for areas of expertise. 1716. Operational standardization aims to use common concepts, doctrines, procedures, practices or formats to improve the operational interoperability of Alliance forces and PfP. Materials standardisation objectives aim to develop and acquire compatible, interoperable, interchangeable or shared equipment for Alliance and PfP forces, as required. Within NATO, a standardisation agreement (STANAG, redundant: STANAG agreement) defines the processes, procedures, conditions and conditions for common military or technical procedures or equipment between Alliance member countries. Each NATO state ratifies a STANAG and implements it within its own army. The aim is to provide common operational and administrative procedures and logistics so that the army of one member country can use the supplies and support of another member`s army. STAG also forms the basis for technical interoperability between various communication and information systems (CIS) that are essential for NATO and Allied operations. Allied Data Publication 34 (ADatP-34) NATO Standards and Interoperability Profiles, which is covered by stanag 5524, maintains a catalogue of relevant information and communication technology standards.

A selection of NATO electronic publications in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) A selection of the most important official texts, sorted by type. The media library contains more than 18,000 books and subscribes to 155 journals. The collection focuses on international relations, security and defense, military issues and current global affairs. The media library also has an extensive collection of photo and video material. NatoTerm contains all terminologies agreed by NATO as well as all terminologies officially “cancelled”. In addition, NATOTerm is filled with terminology inherited from NATO`s specialized glossaries. This process is expected to be completed in early 2019. The official texts of the Alliance, from the treaty and its protocols to partnership for peace documents, as well as the full texts of all NATO ministerial communiqués since 1949. Join NATO online and receive the latest information about NATO via email or social media STANAG is available in English and French, NATO`s two official languages, published by the NATO Bureau for Standardization in Brussels.

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