Purpose

Infrastructure Resource Planning

The NATO CALS Handbook provides decision templates for selecting the most effective digital data formats and media formats. Digital data includes the Technical Data Package (TDP), Technical Manuals (TM), and the Logistic Support Analysis Record (LSAR). Effective acquisition and use of digital data can only be accomplished with full consideration of the ability of NATO/NATO nations to receive, store, distribute, and use the digital data.

The project manager should ensure that all recipients of digital data will have the capability to receive, store, and maintain the provided data. The materials and equipment required for receiving, storing, and maintaining data constitutes the infrastructure requirements of CALS. This infrastructure requirement is a key consideration in implementing the CALS strategy on any defence system acquisition. Deficiencies in the NATO/NATO nations' infrastructure may require investments by the project manager to implement the CALS strategy effectively.

Purpose

This section is intended to provide NATO/NATO nations project managers with an overview of hardware and telecommunications requirements for the creation, management, and use of digital technical data. Paragraph 7.2 discusses the general considerations and requirements of a computer system infrastructure. Paragraph 7.3 describes the specific requirements that are dependent on the data type, data format, and user function.

Infrastructure Resource Planning

The project manager should plan to fund an infrastructure modernization program. The project manager should plan infrastructure requirements such that funding can be set aside to be used when the infrastructure investment is required. This approach will utilize program funding and resources better.