The enhanced multinet gateway-secure, survivable communications for the tactical environment

The enhanced multinet gateway (EMG) will provide secure, survivable packet switched data communications for the Tactical Air Forces. The EMG will allow the transparent interconnection of systems operating at multiple security levels, through a combination of switched and nonswitched network and point-to-point media. This program will provide eight advanced development models (ADMs) for RADC and HQ TAC evaluation. The evaluation will be based on user developed operational scenarios. The paper focuses on the multilevel security (MLS) and survivability aspects of the EMG design, which addresses the highly dynamic tactical command, control, communications and intelligence (C ³I) requirements. In addition, the transmission security provided by the EMG´s embedded module-level encryption capability is described, as well as its multiple network and tactical point-to-point media interfaces. Finally, the EMG network management capability is discussed, highlighting its network security and configuration functions