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9 March 1995
MEMORANDUM FOR SECRETARIES OF THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS
UNDER SECRETARIES OF DEFENSE
ASSISTANT SECRETARIES OF DEFENSE
DIRECTORS OF THE DEFENSE AGENCIES
DIRECTOR, JOINT STAFF
SUBJECT: Electronic Messaging Policy - Implementation Guidance
There will be one, seamless, end-to-end global electronic messaging
service within the Department of Defense. This service, provided by the
Defense Message System (DMS), will meet all Department messaging
requirements as outlined by the Joint Staff and is consistent with national
objectives for interoperable electronic messaging. The DMS is based upon
international standards consistent with Secretary of Defense guidance to
avoid unique military specifications whenever possible. The DMS will be
implemented in all environments (strategic, tactical, fixed, and mobile).
This messaging service is a critical component of the Defense Information
Infrastructure and supports command and control, administrative, and
intelligence information exchange to enhance readiness and warfighting
capabilities.
All electronic messaging (AUTODIN and legacy electronic mail) within
the Department of Defense must migrate to DMS-compliant messaging (attached)
as rapidly as possible. This includes messaging capabilities integrated
into larger systems or applications. To ensure optimal use of dwindling
defense resources, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, a moratorium is imposed on the
acquisition of non-compliant electronic messaging components unless a
transition path to full compliance can be documented.
Military Service and Defense Agency DMS Managers or the Defense
Information Systems Agency (DISA) DMS Program Office will provide guidance
on acceptable messaging and directory components and security requirements.
Exemptions require a waiver from this office. All waiver requests must
have the approval of the appropriate DMS Manager and the endorsement of the
DMS Program Office before submission to this office for consideration.
The point of contact in the office of my Deputy Assistant Secretary of
Defense (Command, Control, and Communications) is
Ms. Oma Elliott, (703)697-7627, DSN 227-7627,
Oma(_dot_)Elliott(_at_)OSD(_dot_)MIL(_dot_) Please
insure further dissemination to all contracting activities as soon as
possible.
/S/
Emmett Paige, Jr.
Attachment
[Definition of ...]
DMS-COMPLIANT ELECTRONIC MESSAGING: Electronic messaging X.400 and
directory X.500 components that have undergone DMS conformance,
interoperability and compliance certification by the DISA Joint
Interoperability Test Center (JITC) and are on the certified DMS components
list for DoD use. Proper implementation requires the use of the FORTEZZA
PCMCIA card for authentication, integrity, and confidentiality, as well as
registration of organizations and individuals.