4.2. Request for Change Proposal (RFCP)

34. Request for Changes Proposal (RFCP) to the NISP will be processed by the NOSWG following the process outlined in the Figure 4.1 below:

RFCP Handling Process

Figure 4.1. RFCP Handling Process


35. The primary point of contact for RFCP submission is the Secretary NOSWG. RFCPs may be submitted to the NOSWG through a number of channels, including:

  • NOSWG National representatives (for non-voting National representatives see NATO-CCEB List of Understandings (LoU) at Appendix A);

  • Strategic Command representatives;

  • NATO Agencies representatives;

  • Other Sub Committees of the NC3 Board, and their substructures;

  • NC3Board Staff representatives;

  • NATO working groups / committees responsible for a specific standards domain;

36. Approval of RFCPs will be coordinated with the responsible sub-committees where appropriate. In situations where a timely response is requested by the RFCP submitter, the NOSWG will make its recommendation directly to the NC3REPS. Appendix B contains a detailed description of the RFCP process and the form for submitting RFCPs.