Variable Message Format (VMF) Training Bootcamp
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Tonex offers a 4-day Variable Message Format (VMF) training bootcamp that teaches participants about VMF standards, protocols, and use cases. The course covers VMF message structure, syntax, and coding conventions. It also explains how VMF facilitates data sharing over tactical data links and compares VMF to other standards like Link 16. Participants include military operators, engineers, and analysts seeking to understand and apply VMF in tactical communications systems. Tonex has over 30 years of experience providing customized training solutions with high student satisfaction.
Variable Message Format (VMF) Training Bootcamp
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- 3. TAKE THIS COURSE Variable Message Format (VMF) Training Bootcamp https://www.tonex.com/training-courses/variable-message-format-vmf-training-bootcamp/ Who Should Attend: • TDL operators • TDL certification and testing professionals • Engineers and technicians • Analysts • Other military and defense professionals
- 4. TAKE THIS COURSE Variable Message Format (VMF) Training Bootcamp https://www.tonex.com/training-courses/variable-message-format-vmf-training-bootcamp/ Variable Message Format (VMF) Training Bootcamp is a 4-day training intense training style covering VMF message standard, VMF information convention and utilize cases in strategic radios. Find out about essentials and progressed Tactical radios and Variable Message Format (VMF), a message standard utilizing K-arrangement messages and about correspondence conventions that are transmission media free. Variable Message Format (VMF) training course gives members the essential information and aptitudes to examine, determine, outline, execute, test, V&V and work frameworks and hubs utilizing the VMF convention, VMF message standard and the VMF working situations.
- 5. TAKE THIS COURSE Variable Message Format (VMF) Training Bootcamp https://www.tonex.com/training-courses/variable-message-format-vmf-training-bootcamp/ The VMF convention is utilized to trade information between various distinctive strategic frameworks giving rich and adaptable informing setting. Trade of operational and strategic information, for example, positions, directions, maps, route information, mission information, reconnaissance and knowledge between the associated frameworks and hubs over Tactical Data Links (TDL, for example, Link-16. VMF is appropriate for interchanges data transfer capacity compelled circumstances when Combat Net Radio (CNR) systems are sent and utilized. VMF and the Joint Range Extension Applications Protocol (JREAP) empower the trading of voice, mission and strategic information and symbolism by associating with a system of different member hubs, stages and units, both vertically and on a level plane.
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- 7. TAKE THIS COURSE Variable Message Format (VMF) Training Bootcamp https://www.tonex.com/training-courses/variable-message-format-vmf-training-bootcamp/ VMF elements and flags include: • Field Presence Indicator (FPI) • Field Recurrence Indicator (FRI) • Group Presence Indicator (GPI) • Group Recurrence Indicator (GRI) Who Should Attend: • TDL operators • TDL certification and testing professionals • Engineers and technicians • Analysts • Other military and defense professionals
- 8. TAKE THIS COURSE Variable Message Format (VMF) Training Bootcamp https://www.tonex.com/training-courses/variable-message-format-vmf-training-bootcamp/ Learning Objectives: Upon completion of VNF training Bootcamp, the participants are be able to: • Describe the history and background of Variable Message Format (VMF) Describe the key concepts, features and mechanisms behind VMF • Explain the motivation behind the use of VMF • List related VMF standards and benefits • Illustrate potential VMF deployment scenarios • Explain how VMF facilitates Tactical Data Links (TDLs) enabled systems • Give examples of VMF design considerations • Distinguish among Link 11, Link 16, Link 22, JREAP, SADIL, VMF, EPLRS, IFDL MADL and other TDLs • Describe key design considerations for a VMF enabled system or node • Summarize required VMF changes in the traditional TDL systems • Summarize VMF message structure, syntax, formats, protocol and VMF Data Element Dictionary (DED) • Summarize VMF considerations in terminals, interfaces, network communications an protocols • Test, verify, validate and certify VMF nodes and systems
- 9. TAKE THIS COURSE Variable Message Format (VMF) Training Bootcamp https://www.tonex.com/training-courses/variable-message-format-vmf-training-bootcamp/
- 10. TAKE THIS COURSE Variable Message Format (VMF) Training Bootcamp https://www.tonex.com/training-courses/variable-message-format-vmf-training-bootcamp/ Course Content: Variable Message Format (VMF) Protocol • Key concepts behind Variable Message Format (VMF) • VMF Characteristics • VMF equipment and interoperability • VMG use cases • VMF Benefits • VMF and other TDLs • VMF Limitations • VMF Standards
- 11. TAKE THIS COURSE Variable Message Format (VMF) Training Bootcamp https://www.tonex.com/training-courses/variable-message-format-vmf-training-bootcamp/ VMF Systems, Nodes, and Networks • VMF Testing and Certification • VMF Operations and Network Management • Variable Message Format (VMF) message standard • Communication protocols that are transmission media independent • The Variable Message Format Protocol • Schema of the Application Header of a VMF message • Structure of the Application Header • Assembly of a VMF Message • Encapsulation process of user data into a VMF message • User Data
- 12. TAKE THIS COURSE Variable Message Format (VMF) Training Bootcamp https://www.tonex.com/training-courses/variable-message-format-vmf-training-bootcamp/ VMF Architecture • VMF and OSI 7 Layer Model • VMF vs. TCP/IP Networking • VMF System benefits and limitations compared to other TDLs • Common VMF Bearers • VMF Systems, Nodes, Networks, Modems, and Tactical Radios • VMF procurement, interoperability and international challenges • Network Management of VMF networks including forwarding. • Variable Message Format (VMF) • K-series messages
- 13. TAKE THIS COURSE Variable Message Format (VMF) Training Bootcamp https://www.tonex.com/training-courses/variable-message-format-vmf-training-bootcamp/ VMF Protocol and Operations • MIL-STD-6017 • MIL-STD-188-220 Protocol Layers • Technical parameters for the data communications protocols • MIL-STD-2045-47001 • VMF User Data formats • Link 16 (J-series Messages) • Binary files • VMF messages • National Imagery Transmission Format System (NITFS) files • Redistributed Messages (RDM) • United States Message Text Formats (USMTF) • Extensible Markup Language (XML) -Message Text Format (MTF) • Extensible Markup Language (XML) – Variable Message Format (VMF) • VMF Upper-Lower Layers • VMF Message Structure Overview • Field coding • Message coding conventions and more…
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- 15. TAKE THIS COURSE Variable Message Format (VMF) Training Bootcamp https://www.tonex.com/training-courses/variable-message-format-vmf-training-bootcamp/ VMF Use Cases • Typical equipment • Interoperability • Fire Support • Close Air Support • Situational Awareness • Maneuver • Logistics • Administration
- 16. TAKE THIS COURSE Variable Message Format (VMF) Training Bootcamp https://www.tonex.com/training-courses/variable-message-format-vmf-training-bootcamp/ VMF Characteristics • VMF system main elements: • Bearer • Message Header • Message • MIL-STD-188-220 • Bearer Definition • Specifies CNR protocols • MIL-STD-2045-47001 • Message Headers • MIL-STD-6017 • Message Standard
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- 18. TAKE THIS COURSE Variable Message Format (VMF) Training Bootcamp https://www.tonex.com/training-courses/variable-message-format-vmf-training-bootcamp/ Variable Message Format Link requirement • Message Standard Functional Areas • Network Control Functional Area • General Information Exchange Functional Area • Fire Support Operations Functional Area • Interface Levels • General Transmit/Receive Rules • Air Operations Functional Area • Intelligence Operations Functional Area • Land Combat Operations Functional Area • Maritime Operations Functional Area • Combat Service Support Functional Area • Special Operations Functional Area • Joint Task Force (JTF) Operations Control Functional Area • Air Defense/Airspace Control Functional Area
- 19. TAKE THIS COURSE Variable Message Format (VMF) Training Bootcamp https://www.tonex.com/training-courses/variable-message-format-vmf-training-bootcamp/ VMF Participant Reporting Responsibilities • Position Reporting • Image Transfer • File Formats • National Imagery Transmission Format Standard (NITFS) Tactical Profile • Tactical Image Transfer Method • Image Transfer Identification
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- 21. TAKE THIS COURSE Variable Message Format (VMF) Training Bootcamp https://www.tonex.com/training-courses/variable-message-format-vmf-training-bootcamp/ Description of VMF Messages • VMF Message Development • VMF Message Description • Message Numbering Convention • Message Processing Rules • Logical Operators • Application • Reserved Words • Nested Group Rules • Cases • Conditions • Defaults • Expected Response • Special Considerations • Minimum Implementation
- 22. TAKE THIS COURSE Variable Message Format (VMF) Training Bootcamp https://www.tonex.com/training-courses/variable-message-format-vmf-training-bootcamp/ VMF Syntax • Field Presence Indicators (FPIs) • Field Recurrence Indicators (FRIs) • Group Presence Indicators (GPIs) • Group Recurrence Indicators (GRIs) • Syntax Fields • Category Column, Group Code Column, and Repeat Code Column Markings • Category Column Markings • Group Code Column Markings • Repeat Code Column Markings
- 23. TAKE THIS COURSE Variable Message Format (VMF) Training Bootcamp https://www.tonex.com/training-courses/variable-message-format-vmf-training-bootcamp/ VMF Coding Conventions • Protective Coding • Data Field Coding • Logical Data Fields • Numeric Data Fields • Composite Data Fields • Time Standard • Positional Information • Positional Information Associated With Symbols and Graphics
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- 25. TAKE THIS COURSE Variable Message Format (VMF) Training Bootcamp https://www.tonex.com/training-courses/variable-message-format-vmf-training-bootcamp/ VMF Unit Identification • VMF Entity ID Reference Number • T/R Rules • Transmit Opportunities • Redundant Transmission • Periodic Transmission • Data Availability • Message Precedence
- 26. TAKE THIS COURSE Variable Message Format (VMF) Training Bootcamp https://www.tonex.com/training-courses/variable-message-format-vmf-training-bootcamp/ VMF System Testing and Certification • Message implementation requirements specifications • Header implementation requirements specifications • Bearer definition • Message Standards • Testing Support • VMF test strategy • User Requirements Documents (URDs) • Systems Requirements Documents (SRDs) for test tools • VMF test cases. • Terminals • VMF with conventional UHF/HF/SATCOM radio communications • VMF systems vs. Ethernet • Using open system architecture • Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) 7-Layer Model • VMF in tactical digital communications systems • VMF participating units • VMF interoperability
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- 28. TAKE THIS COURSE Variable Message Format (VMF) Training Bootcamp https://www.tonex.com/training-courses/variable-message-format-vmf-training-bootcamp/ • VMF Mandatory system standards for planning, engineering, procuring • Lower layer (Physical through Intranet) transport protocols for interoperability of Command, Control, Communications, Computers Intelligence (C4I) systems • Minimum essential data communications parameters and protocol stack • SINCGARS (VHF), single frequency UHF/VHF/High Frequency (HF), and HAVEQUICK operations • Minimum essential technical parameters • Mandatory system standard • Optional design objectives for interoperability and compatibility • Physical Layer Protocol • The Robust Communications Protocol (RCP) • Digital Message Transfer Devices (DMTD) • Interfacing C4I systems (Data Terminal Equipment (DTE)) • Exchange Network Parameters (XNP) • Combat Network Radio Working Group (CNRWG) Interface Change Proposal (ICP) • PD10-002R2 and XNP Version 2 of MIL-STD-188 • US Joint Staff Digitally Aided Close Air Support (DACAS) Block I
- 29. TAKE THIS COURSE Variable Message Format (VMF) Training Bootcamp https://www.tonex.com/training-courses/variable-message-format-vmf-training-bootcamp/ • implementation • Data Link Layer • Transmission Header and Data Link Frame • The Intranet Layer (IL) • The Transport Layer • Lower Layer Protocol Network Testing
- 30. TAKE THIS COURSE Variable Message Format (VMF) Training Bootcamp https://www.tonex.com/training-courses/variable-message-format-vmf-training-bootcamp/ VMFStands for VARIABLE MESSAGE FORMAT
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