MILITARY MESSAGE HANDLING SYSTEMS: THE REQUIREMENTS

A Nexor White Paper

Military Message Handling Systems (MMHS) provide a means of exchanging high grade electronic messages within a national military enclave, between military domains and within operational domains.

Although each implementation of a MMHS may be different, there is usually a common set of requirements that must be met. These requirements cover areas such as security, availability, external connections, ease of use and the automating of various procedures.

 

The MMHS Requirements White Paper simplifies the early stages of a MMHS project by focusing on identifying the typical functionality that a MMHS must provide. It aims to de-mystify MMHS terminology and allow end users to determine which functionality is mandatory versus desirable, thereby enabling the production of a clear specification that is both product and supplier independent.

As such, it is a beneficial tool for the end user community, particularly if MMHS is a new or unfamiliar subject. Systems Integrators will also find it useful to enable objective engagement with both customers and product suppliers.

Used in conjunction with the the MMHS Reference Architecture White Paper, this document aids understanding of how required functionality is provided by the various architectural and interoperability components.