Variable Message Format, abbreviated as "VMF" and documented in MIL-STD-6017, is a message format used in communicating tactical military information. A message formatted using VMF can be sent via many communication methods. As it does not define such a method, a communications medium, or a protocol, it is not a Tactical Data Link (TDL).
Restriction
The standard is designated distribution class C, meaning that it may only be distributed to federal employees and contractors. Contractors may obtain a copy from their government POC.2 However, the standard for the header is openly available.
Format
The VMF application header is defined by MIL-STD-2045-47001. The VMF message body consists of "K" Series messages.
See also
- MIL-STD-6011 (TADIL-A)
- Link 4 (TADIL-C)
- TADIL-J
- JTIDS
- Link 1
- Link 11 - (Link 11B)
- Link 16
- Link 22
- MIDS
- ACARS
External links
References
"Variable Message Format - VMF". Lockheed Martin UK - Integrated Systems & Solutions. Archived from the original on October 7, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111007054531/http://www.lm-isgs.co.uk/defence/datalinks/variable_message_format.asp ↩
"MIL-STD-6017A (NOTICE 1)". 2 November 2006. http://everyspec.com/MIL-STD/MIL-STD-3000-9999/MIL-STD-6017A_NOTICE-1_24274/ ↩