DoD International AIMS Program Office
IFF EQUIPMENT
CERTIFICATION PROCESS
DoD INTERNATIONAL AIMS PROGRAM OFFICE
380 RICHARD RAY BLVD., SUITE 104
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, GEORGIA 31098-1638
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DoD International AIMS Program Office
IFF EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION PROCESS
PREPARED BY:
Tillman Oxford
Contract Support Engineer
SRA International
DoD International AIMS Program Office
Jerome Jones
Contract Support Engineer
Advanced Core Consulting
DoD International AIMS Program Office
Date:2 March 2006
APPROVED BY:
Victor Hunsicker
Program Manager
DoD International AIMS Program Office
John Seereiter
Chief Engineer
DoD International AIMS Program Office
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Paragraph
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3.1
3.2
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4
3.2.5
3.2.6
3.3
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
Contents
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Title Page
Signature Sheet
Table of Contents
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Purpose
Authority
Process
Determination of Requirement
Box-Level Certification Process
AIMS PO Review
AIMS PO Participation
Platform Management Obligations
Discrepancy Reporting / Actions
Certification Letter
Certification Testing Summary
Platform Integration Certification Process
AIMS PO Participation
Platform Management Obligations
Platform Integration Certification Letter
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Figures
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Figure 2
Figure 3
Determination of Requirement
AIMS PO Box-Level Certification Process
Platform Integration Certification Process
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Attachment 1 DoD AIMS PO Certification Testing Summary
Data Requirements
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Attachment 2 DoD Mode S Transponder Code Issue Request
DoD AIMS Form 03-001
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Attachment 3 DoD AIMS Program Certification Request
DoD AIMS Form 03-002
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Attachment 4 DoD AIMS PO Software/Firmware/Hardware Change Sheet
DoD AIMS Form 03-003
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Attachment 5 Stage 3 DoD Frequency Allocation Process
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Attachment 6 Stage 4 DoD Frequency Allocation Process
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DoD AIMS PROGRAM OFFICE
CERTIFICATION PROCESS
1. Purpose:
The United States Department of Defense International AIMS (Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System,
Identification Friend or Foe, Mark XII/Mark XIIA, Systems) Program Office (AIMS PO), Robins AFB, GA,
was established in 1977 for the configuration control and oversight responsibility of the Mark XII IFF
architecture and any new IFF systems acquired by the DoD and affiliated agencies. This includes
performance / interoperability evaluation and certification of systems and sub-systems at both the end
item (box) and integrated platform level. This certification process will aid in accomplishing that effort and
maintaining continuity within the AIMS community.
2. Authority:
Authority is by DoD International AIMS Program Management Plan, dated 29 April 1977, DoD
International AIMS Steering Committee Charter, dated 29 April 1977, and USAF Program Management
Directive (PMD) 8233(6)/PE63724F, dated 15 July 2002.
This document applies to all DoD agencies, including all branches of service, the National Guard,
and the US Coast Guard, involved in procurement of new IFF equipment or modification of any current
IFF equipment.
3. Process:
The DoD AIMS PO utilizes a multi-step certification process that contains a number of procedural
decision and review steps to ensure the various systems are evaluated to the same performance criteria.
3.1. Determination of Requirement:
When the platform/program manager determines a requirement for new IFF equipment, or modification to
existing equipment, a request for certification, DoD AIMS Form 03-002 (Attachment 3), is sent to the
AIMS PO. If a modification, the modification package (AF Form 1067 and pertinent technical data) will be
submitted along with the request for certification. For software/firmware/hardware changes, DoD AIMS
Form 03-003 is used. The AIMS PO review panel will review the documentation to determine the validity
of the request. If the request is valid, the certification process is initiated. If the review panel determines
the request is not valid, it is returned to the platform/program manager with an explanation of their finding.
IFF REQUIREMENT
PLATFORM MGR / VENDOR
(AIMS CERTIFICATION SHOULD BE LINE ITEM IN CONTRACT)
INITIAL CERTIFICATION REQUEST
AIMS PO
REVIEW PANEL
REQUEST
INVALID
REQUEST
VALID
INITIATE
CERTIFICATION
PROCESS
Fig. 1 Determination of Requirement
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3.2. Box-Level Certification Process:
3.2.1 AIMS PO Review
The AIMS PO reviews manufacturer’s specifications, test procedures, and test plans to ensure adequate
testing of the system and full compliance with AIMS Program Office standards and test procedures:
a. DoD AIMS 97-900 Technical Standard For Mode 4 Input/Output Data
b. DoD AIMS 04-900 Interface Control Standard For Mode 4/5 Cryptographic Computer
c. DoD AIMS 97-1000 Technical Standard For The ATCRBS/IFF/Mark XII Electronic Identification And
Military Mode S
d. DoD AIMS 03-1000A Technical Standard For The ATCRBS/IFF/Mark XIIA Electronic Identification
And Military Implementation of Mode S and Classified Addenda 1-4
e. DoD International AIMS Program Security Classification Guide
f. DoD International AIMS Program IFF Transponder Box Test Procedures
DoD AIMS 03-1101, DoD AIMS 97-1101
g. DoD International AIMS Program IFF Interrogator Box Test Procedures
DoD AIMS 03-1201, DoD AIMS 97-1201
h. DoD International AIMS Program IFF Combined Interrogator-Transponder Box Testing Procedures
DoD AIMS 03-1401, DoD AIMS 97-1401
i. DoD International AIMS Program IFF Platform Integration Test Procedures
DoD AIMS 97-1102, DoD AIMS 97-1202, DoD AIMS 03-1102, DoD AIMS 03-1202
j. DoD International AIMS Program IFF Flight Test Procedures
DoD AIMS 97-1103, DoD AIMS 97-1203, DoD AIMS 03-1103, DoD AIMS 03-1203
k. DoD International AIMS Program IFF Test Equipment Test Procedures
DoD AIMS 97-1301, DoD AIMS 03-1301
NOTE: If the request is for a modification, including software/firmware/hardware changes, the AIMS PO
will review the modification package to determine the necessary steps to certify (or re-certify) the
equipment. This will include platform integration testing if deemed necessary by the AIMS PO.
3.2.2 AIMS PO Participation
The AIMS PO observes and/or participates in technical reviews and certification testing and provides
inputs to required documents, testing, and data.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Specifications
Qualification test plan and procedures
Qualification testing
Test reports and analysis data
3.2.3 Platform Management Obligations
The Platform/Project Manager will ensure the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Coordination of required meetings and testing facilities.
Delivery of all product documentation to the AIMS Program Office or its representatives.
A fully functional, calibrated Unit (product) is available for qualification testing.
Fully functional and calibrated test equipment is available for qualification testing.
Engineering, technical and administrative personnel, as required, to support product qualification
testing.
3.2.4 Discrepancy Reporting/Actions
The AIMS PO issues a report to the manufacturer and platform manager delineating any discrepancies
discovered during testing and recommendations for correcting them. The manufacturer then corrects the
discrepancies or requests a waiver from the AIMS PO. The AIMS PO review panel will review the data
and determine if a waiver will be issued.
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3.2.5 Certification Letter
If there are no discrepancies, or, when any discrepancies have been resolved, or, a waiver for the
discrepancies has been granted, the AIMS PO issues a Box-level certification letter. The AIMS PO
Certification Testing Summary (see Attachment 1) is then written and made available to authorized
interested parties.
3.2.6 Certification Testing Summary
A Certification Testing Summary will be written upon issue of the Certification Letter. Attachment 1 lists
the data requirements, with examples, for the AIMS PO Certification Testing Summary.
REVIEW TEST
PLANS / PROCEDURES
(OR MODIFICATION PLAN)
DoD AIMS 97-900 or DoD AIMS 04-900
DoD AIMS 97-1000 or DoD AIMS 03-1000A
DoD AIMS SCG
PARTICIPATE IN TECH
REVIEWS / CERT. TESTING
SPECIFICATIONS
QUAL. TEST PLAN & PROCEDURES
QUAL. TESTING
TEST REPORTS
NO
DISCREPANCIES
DISCREPANCY REPORT /
RECOMMENDATIONS
AIMS PO ISSUES BOX
LEVEL CERTIFICATION
AIMS PO RELEASES CERTIFICATION
TESTING SUMMARY
REBUTTAL TO
DISCREPANCY
REPORT OR
REQUEST WAIVER
DISCREPANCY
REPORT
RESOLUTION OR
WAIVER GRANTED
Fig. 2 AIMS PO Box Level Certification Process
NOTE: For new equipment certification, the requestor’s
Operational Requirements Document (ORD) may require Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC)
certification. In this case, the AIMS PO will forward its certification and Certification Testing Summary
Report to JITC. JITC has agreed to accept AIMS PO certification as fulfillment of their requirements for
box-level certification.
3.3. Platform Integration Certification Process:
3.3.1 AIMS PO Participation
The Platform/Project Manager must obtain FAA approval of Stage 3 Frequency Allocation (see
Attachment 5) by submitting DD Form 1494, Application for Equipment Frequency Allocation, and provide
a copy of the approved DD Form 1494 to the AIMS PO. The AIMS PO who will verify the Stage 3
Frequency Allocation approval with the FAA prior to performing any platform testing. The AIMS PO
representative(s) observes and/or participates in platform integration ground and flight testing of certified
IFF equipment, including review and approval of platform test procedures. For platforms using Mode S
transponders, The AIMS PO will issue a temporary ICAO 24-bit address code (Mode S transponder
address) for Mode S testing. Upon successful completion of certification testing, Mode S default
Addresses will be issued to specific platform I.D numbers listed in the DoD Mode S Address Request
(Attachment 2). Mode S default addresses will not be issued to platforms that are not certified by the
AIMS PO.
The process for FAA approval of Stage 4 Frequency Allocation may start during the platform testing but
the allocation can not be completed without box-level and platform certifications. (see Attachment 6)
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3.3.2 Platform Management Obligations
The Platform/Project Manager will ensure the following:
a. Coordination of facilities and schedules for platform integration ground and flight testing.
b. Deliver the FAA approved DD Form 1494, Application for Equipment Frequency Allocation, to the
AIMS PO.
c. Delivery of all product documentation including, but not limited to, test plans, test procedures,
analysis data and test reports.
d. A fully functional, calibrated Unit (product) is installed in the platform.
e. Fully functional and calibrated test equipment is available for testing, as required by the approved test
procedures.
f. Engineering, technical and administrative personnel, as required, to support platform testing.
g. A DoD Mode S Address Request (Attachment 2) has been submitted to the AIMS PO for issue of
Mode S default addresses.
3.3.3 Platform Integration Certification Letter
Upon approval of platform integration test results, including flight tests, AIMS PO issues a platform
integration certification letter. If the requestor’s Operational Requirements Document (ORD) requires
certification by JITC, the AIMS PO will forward its certification and Certification Testing Summary Report
to them. They will use this as a portion of their certification requirement. The AIMS PO does not
accomplish an overall Interoperability Certification of the platform.
BOX LEVEL CERTIFICATION
AIMS PO REVIEW OF PLATFORM
INTEGRATION PLANS, PROCEDURES, AND FACILITIES
AIMS PO PARTICIPATION / OBSERVATION
OF PLATFORM INTEGRATION TESTING
AIMS PO ISSUES PLATFORM
LEVEL CERTIFICATION
Fig. 3 Platform Integration Certification Process
Deviations from individual specifications will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine any
degradation of AIMS system performance.
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ATTACHMENT 1
DoD AIMS PO
CERTIFICATION TESTING SUMMARY
Data Requirements
1. SYSTEM TITLE. System (component) name/nomenclature, version.
Example: Mark XII - Mode S Transponder / AN/APX-118 (V)1
2. PROPONENT. , Service, MAJCOM, Agency, or company sponsoring the conformance
certification.
Example: US Navy, Big Airplane Company
3. PROGRAM MANAGER/USER POC. Usually the Government PM or Vendor POC.
Include DSN and commercial phone number, and e-mail address.
Example: John J. Jones, USN, Patuxent River, MD, (301) 555-1234, email
jonesjj@navair.navy.mil
4. TESTERS. Major test organizations involved with the test. Identify the location of the
testing.
Example:
Table 1. Participating Test Organizations
SERVICE/AGENCY
ORGANIZATION
U.S. Air Force
DOD International AIMS Program Office
Contractor
Big Airplane Company (BAC)
U.S. Navy
Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD)
Test Location: BAC Facility, Waldorf, MD
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5. SYSTEM UNDER TEST DESCRIPTION. Description of system in enough detail to
understand the type of test item, test process, and grasp the significance of results.
Example: The Transponder Set AN/APX-117/118(V) will be the CXP functional replacement
for airborne common MK XII Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponder systems and will be
fully compatible with all MK XII IFF Electronic Identification systems in compliance with the
Joint Technical Architecture JTA, WS 3.6 Combat Identification Services requirements. The
CXP will be capable of responding to MK XII IFF interrogations in Modes 1, 2, 3/A, C, and 4,
as well as Mode Select (S). The CXP ORD supports the requirements for airborne platforms
to upgrade to Mode S to meet international civil air traffic control requirements as stated in the
JTA, WS.AV.3.1. The CXP package includes ancillary items as required by the application and
may be selected with or without an embedded cryptographic computer, a Remote Control Unit
(RCU) and a mounting plate. It is also configurable as a 28 VDC or 115 VAC package as
required by the installation environment.
6. TEST NETWORK DESCRIPTION. Describe the test network(s) used for testing.
Example:
J1
UUT
T
IFR
140
4
E
IFR
140 A
0Ext.
T
Test
Fixture
J2
G
C
F
B
CV
D
ET
RV
B
T
2
T
KIT Simulation
3
1
Main
PRF In
Sync In
Gen
Scope
Trig.
Oscilloscope
CH1 CH2 TRG
2:1
Trig.
Out
Chall.
Out
In
InPulse
UPM
155
DV
Oscilloscope
CH2
CH1 TRG
Generator
Fig. 1 Test Terminal Configuration
For actual systems, describe any variation between the test and operational architectures, to include any
limitations of the testing environment. Reference the source of the architecture information.
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Suggested Equipment List
Manufacturer
Item/Purpose
Model
Number
Serial Number
UPM-155
ATC-1400A
S-1404
-
A0030
204006724
226001030
-
Mark XII/ Mode S Transponder
IFF/Radar Test Set
Transponder / DME Test Set
MK 12 / Mode S IFF Accessory Unit
UUT Breakout Box
Computer Controller
Spectrum Analyzer
Directional Coupler (20dB)
28 VDC Power Supply
Divider/Combiner (3dB)
Oscilloscope
Circulator
Termination
Attenuator
Gateway
Hewlett-Packard
RLC Electronics
Lambda
Narda
Hewlett-Packard
RYT
Narda
Weinshiel
HP 8592L
4321-2
HP 54615B
300609
N/A
24-40-34
Universal Counter
Pulse Generator
Signal Generator
Arbitrary Waveform Generator
Peak Power Meter
Fill Device
Crypto Computer
Crypto Computer
Hewlett-Packard
Hewlett-Packard
Hewlett-Packard
Sony-Tektronix
Hewlett-Packard
Allied Signal
Allied Signal
Allied Signal
HP 53131A
8112A
HP 8657B
AWG 2021
HP8991A
KYK-13
KIT-1C
KIR-1C
GFE
IFR
IFR
3619A00562
4500053
US37340133
11, 13, 15
8410
BD 1861
BD 1866
KR91200874
3127G09959
3624U07787
OPO4
3621A00917
1996
5303
Qty.
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Drawing Acronyms
General
T
IFR 1404
B
IFR 1400
A
Gen.
Xmt
UUT
B
T
Test Fixture
B
C
F
G
UPM 155
Chall
CV
D
DV
ET
M4 PT
MM
RV
Var. Pulse
Terminated
RF Connector B
RF Connector A
Monitor port for interrogation out on RF connector A
Monitor port for reply video in on RF connector A
Bottom Channel Connector
Top Channel Connector
Connector
Connector
Connector
Connector
B,
C,
F,
G,
Mode
Mode
Mode
Mode
4
4
4
4
Reply Video In
Disparity Pulse In
Enable Trigger Out
Challenge Video Out
Interrogation Challenge Out
KIT Simulation, Challenge Video In
KIT Simulation, Disparity Out
Demodulated Video Out
KIT Simulation, Enable Trigger In
Mode 4 Pre Trigger Out
Main Modulation In
KIT Simulation, Reply Video Out
Variable Pulse(s
C
7. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION. Describe and graphically depict the system configuration(s).
The test network or system configuration paragraph should include a list of the specific
components and associated hardware/software version information.
8. MODES of OPERATION. Modes and functions tested. (See Table 1)
EXAMPLE
Table 1. DoD AIMS 97-1000 Requirements Matrix for IFF Transponders
Req
#
97-1000
PARA
REQUIREMENT DEFINITION
STATUS
1
3.9.1
Transmitter Frequency
Met
2
3.9.2
Power Output
Met1
3
3.9.3
Spurious Radiation
Met1
4
3.9.4
Transponder Sensitivity
Met
5
3.9.5
Transponder Dynamic Range
6
3.9.6
Transponder Receiver Bandwidth
Not
Applicable1
(Note)
Met1
[Note: Sample purposes only, partial table depicted.]
Shading indicates requirements previously tested.
9. TESTING LIMITATIONS. Identify any testing limitations (not identified elsewhere) that may
affect the interpretation of the results. Provide an assessment of the effect of these limitations
on the ability to assess technical performance. For any limitations, provide a recommendation
for mitigating the impact of the limitations.
10. REQUIRED STANDARDS and CONFORMANCE. Standards used for required
evaluation and conformation... Results should be presented in tabular format. (See Table 1)
Example: DoD AIMS 97-1000 and 03-1000
11. TEST AND ANALYSIS REPORT. Identify any report used to publish the AIMS PO testing
results. Include any online registry or database that contains information associated with the
testing.
Example: The AIMS program office has evaluated the AN/APX-118/-119 Transponder, as identified
in Table 2, for compliance with DoD AIMS 97-900 and 97-1000 performance standards for Mark XII.
We have participated in the AN/APX-118/-119 performance certification testing performed by ABC
Systems, reviewed the performance test reports from ABC Systems, and observed demonstration of
installations. AIMS PO has also examined the current production facility and Acceptance Tests
Procedure. Additionally, we have required additional testing from the DoD Specific Service on
D
parameters not fully addressed by ABC. This additional testing was performed at Service Test Facility
in City, State. These tests have also been annexed to the ABC test results and reports.
The AN/APX-118/-119 has demonstrated that provisions have been incorporated into the base design to
ensure the transition from Mode 5 growth/ready to functional Mode 5 will have minimal impact upon
the current configuration. These units can be used with an external KIT-1C or embedded crypto
module.
This Test Summary supports the AN/APX-118/-119, Transponder Box Level Certification issued by the
DoD International AIMS Program Office 4 Nov 2005.
Detailed reports and test summary information are available by request from the DoD International
AIMS PO:
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Attachment 5
Stage 3 DoD Frequency Allocation Process for IFF Systems (DD Form 1494)
From the Program Office Perspective
Program
Office
DoD AIMS PO – Department Of Defense Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System
Identification friend or foe Mark XII System Program Office
AFFMA – Air Force Frequency Management Office
ASMO – Army Spectrum Management Office
FMO – Frequency management Office
Definitions
IRAC - Interdepartmental Radio Advisory Committee
MCEB - Military Communications Electronics Board
NMSC – Navy Marine Corp Spectrum Center
NTIA – National Telecommunications and Information Administration
SPS – Spectrum Planning Subcommittee
Approval
Letter
Stage 3 DD Form 1494 submitted
Y
N
(DoD AIMS PO Coordination Should
have Started at the beginning of the
IFF Box Development)
Confirm
DoD AIMS PO
Approval
N
Y
FMOs
(J-12 Working Group)
NMSC
ASMO
US DoD Coordination
AFFMA
MCEB
Approval
Memo
Y
Approval
Memo
Confirm
DoD AIMS PO
Approval
Gets a J/F 12 # for tracking
US Civilian Coordination
Dept. of
Commerce
NTIA
IRAC
N
SPS
If shared frequency band
Host Nation Coordination
Appropriate Military Command
Coordinates request
Host Nation Comments
received
If to be used outside of US&P
Back to Program Office to request DoD AIMS PO
Approval Letter before approval is granted
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Attachment 6
Stage 4 DoD Frequency Allocation Process for IFF Systems (DD Form 1494)
From the Program Office Perspective
Program
Office
DoD AIMS PO – Department Of Defense Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System
Identification friend or foe Mark XII System Program Office
AFFMA – Air Force Frequency Management Office
ASMO – Army Spectrum Management Office
FMO – Frequency management Office
Definitions
IRAC - Interdepartmental Radio Advisory Committee
MCEB - Military Communications Electronics Board
NMSC – Navy Marine Corp Spectrum Center
NTIA – National Telecommunications and Information Administration
SPS – Spectrum Planning Subcommittee
Approval
Letter
Stage 4 DD Form 1494 submitted
Y
N
(DoD AIMS PO Coordination Should
have Started at the beginning of the
IFF Box Development)
Confirm
DoD AIMS PO
Certification
N
Y
FMOs
(J-12 Working Group)
NMSC
ASMO
US DoD Coordination
AFFMA
MCEB
Approval
Memo
Y
Approval
Memo
Confirm
DoD AIMS PO
Certification
Gets a J/F 12 # for tracking
US Civilian Coordination
Dept. of
Commerce
NTIA
IRAC
N
SPS
If shared frequency band
Host Nation Coordination
Appropriate Military Command
Coordinates request
Host Nation Comments
received
If to be used outside of US&P
Back to Program Office to request DoD AIMS PO
Certification Letter before approval is granted
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