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3.2. NATO Response Force (NRF)

30. The NISP is intended to expedite the process of establishing an NRF component command and interconnecting NATO and coalition partners serving in support of that command. As one of the strategic initiatives within NATO, the NRF introduces several challenges. Due to the NRF command rotations, and the majority of CIS capability to be provided by Nations (90%), the NISP will focus its products on the Interoperability Point (IOP) between these entities. By defining interface profiles at the IOP between NATO and Nations, an agreed upon technical solution can be identified, agreed to, tested, and implemented in a joint forum, prior to deployment. In this way, a relevant product is always available for use by the NRF community, and a vehicle for ongoing improvement is in place to accommodate requests for change proposals and lessons learned for future rotations. The NRF Interface Profiles based upon the NISP profile guidance document serves as a tool for assessing interoperability, conducting certification and approval by NRF CIS Planners, and accelerating capability fielding by NRF commands.

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