6 October 1997
Source: http://www.hqda.army.mil/logweb/ASLP/nes.htm

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>Network Encryption System (NES)

Acronym: | NES
Activity ID: | MIACOM050N
Lead: | CASCOM

Program Descriptions | POC's | Status | Comments | Acronym List
Milestones | Tests/PoPs/Demonstrations | General Information | Index

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Program Description (Overview, Objective, Benefits)

Program Overview: Demonstrated in May, 1995 with the lead of the Signal Center, this initiative was approved for procurement by DISC4 in Feb, 1996. With the support of CASCOM, SIGCEN, ISC, PM JTACS, FORSCOM, LIA and DISC4 this program was rapidly brought to the field for TFXXI in June, 1996. Fielding to FP1 through 3 and Special Forces will continue through FY98.

Program Objective: The Network Encryption System (NES) provides cryptographic separation of classified from unclassified data, which allows for the unclassified CSS STAMIS to access the Secret High Tactical Packet Network (TPN). The overall objective of this program is to field NES with the CSS Automated Information Systems Interface (CAISI) and Domain Name Service (DNS) at ECB; and with each 39D or Single Shelter Switch at EAC .

Program Benefits: This is the only NSA approved solution for connecting the unclassified CSS STAMIS to the classified TPN.

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### Milestones

2Q96 | APPROVAL FOR PROGRAM FROM SIGCEN AND DISC4
1Q98 | Fielding to FP3
3Q96 | Approval to procure and type classification.
3Q96 | Assignment of PM and funding.
4Q96 | Field to TFXX1
4Q96 | MWO fielding, release
1Q97 | Fielding to FP1 and SOF
2Q97 | Fielding to FP2

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Tests, Demonstrations, Proofs of Principle

*Type | Date | Event Location/ Result
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D | 3Q95 | Location: DEMONSTRATION AND PROOF OF TECHNOLOGY - FT BRAGG NC Result: SUCCESSFUL
D | 1Q96 | Location: UNCLASSIFIED PACKET DEMONSTRATION - PROOF OF NES/CAISI/DNS Result: Successful

*T=Test, D=Demo, P=PoP

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Status - Resolution

Status: Fielding limited number to Signal units, expect to field thru FP3 and Special Forces as a minimum.

Resolution: - MIGRATION OF NES TO TACTICAL GUARD - MOTOROLA SECURED FUNDING FROM NSA TO PURSUE NES AS THIS SOLUTION - EXPECT FY98 RESOLUTION

Per Cent Complete: 20

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### General Information

Related Initiatives: - CSS AUTOMATED INFORMATION SYSTEMS INTERFACES (CAISI) WHICH RELIES ON NES FOR CRYPTOGRAPHIC SEPARA
Model Category: Sustain
DOD Priority Strategy: N
Force XXI Axis Associated with this Initiative: Army Digitization Office.
Participating in TFXXI, this is an interim solution until the Tactical Guard is available under the WIN Architecture.

Last Update: September 1996

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### Additional Comments:

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### POC's

Lead Command CASCOM
POC | Andrea Jansen
Address | Log Concepts Dir 3901 "A" AVE, STE 230 FT LEE, V
E-Mail | JANSENA@LEE-DNS1.ARMY.MIL
Commercial Telephone # | (706)791-2336
DSN # | 687-1615
FAX | (804)734-2588

Lead Activity CASCOM
POC | Marsha Foster
Address | ATTN ATZH-CD FT GORDON GA
E-Mail | FOSTERM@EMH1.GORDON.ARMY.MIL
Commercial Telephone # | (706)791-2336
DSN # | 780-2336
FAX | 706-791-7173

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