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DDN MGT Bulletin 125             DISA DDN Defense Communications System   
03 May 1993                      Published by: DDN Network Info Center
                                      (NIC@NIC.DDN.MIL)  (800) 365-3642


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SUBJECT: NEW DDN NODE SITE COORDINATOR TEMPLATE

1.  On 30 April 19993 the DDN NIC will install a NEW DDN NODE SITE COORDINATOR
Template under the file name:   mil-nsc-template.txt.  The template may be
obtained from the NIC's anonymous FTP directory, "templates".  Please read all
instructions carefully and do not make any changes to the template itself!
The NIC will begin accepting and processing templates in the new format
on 1 May 1993.  Data submitted on the old template will be accepted until
1 June 1993.  Please address comments and questions to hostmaster@nic.ddn.mil.

2.  This new format file will not allow HARDCOPY submission of the
NSC template.  This is an automated system, which when submitted provides
the DDN NIC the capability to do automated updates and less manual 
intervention.

3.  ALL DDN MILNET NODE SITE COORDINATORS, WHO HAVE NOT SUBMITTED AN
UPDATED DDN NSC TEMPLATE AS OF 1 JANUARY 1993, ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT
A NEW UPDATED NSC TEMPLATE BY 21 MAY 1993, IN THE NEW FORMAT LISTED
BELOW.  IF YOU INCURR PROBLEMS TRYING TO OBTAIN THIS NEW DDN NSC TEMPLATE,
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL HOST ADMINISTRATOR FOR ASSISTANCE, IF THE
HOST ADMINISTRATOR CANNOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM, THEN HE/SHE SHOULD NOTIFY 
THE DDN NIC, 1-800-365-3642, FOR ASSISTANCE.

4.  It is imperative, we have ACCURATE information at the DDN NIC and
the MILNET Monitoring Centers, so we are able to contact DDN Node Site
Coordinators' during periods of direct connected terminals, host computers,
MILNET Interservice Switch Trunks (ISTs), Terminal Access Controllers 
(TACs) and Packet Switching Node (PSN) outages on the network.  The DDN
NSC Template is our primary means for obtaining this information, along 
with all DDN MILNET Users.  Some of the DDN Node Site Coordinator Template
information HAS NOT BEEN UPDATED SINCE THE 1989 TIMEFRAME, we can no 
longer have or support outdated records of this nature on DDN MILNET.

5.  The Node Site Coordinator Template and Instructions follow:

This is the new Node Site Coordinator template.  Please read all instructions
carefully and do not make any changes to the template itself!  The NIC will
begin accepting and processing templates in the new format after May 1, 1993.
 
User data submitted on the old template will be accepted until June 1, 1993.
Please address comments and questions to hostmaster@nic.ddn.mil.


[ templates/mil-nsc-template.txt ]                    [Version NSC2.0  04/93 ]


                  DO NOT ALTER THIS TEMPLATE IN ANY WAY

It is set up in a format so that it can be processed by the NIC registration
software.  Any alteration will result in the template being returned for
resubmission and will cause a corresponding delay in registration processing.

        THIS TEMPLATE CANNOT BE USED TO REGISTER MILNET PSNS AND TACS.

    THESE MUST BE REGISTERED VIA THE NETWORK CHANGE DIRECTIVE (NCD) PROCESS!!

This template is used to update information about Node Site Coordinators (NSCs)
for PSNs and TACs. (The fields marked with an asterisk [*] can only be 
changed with a MILNET NCD.  The remaining fields--i.e, those NOT marked with an
asterisk-- may be modified with this template.) 

This file presents instructions for submitting NSC updates and defines the
acceptable formats for each entry.  You may retrieve the file from the NIC
via FTP.  Simply log on with username "anonymous" and password "guest".  Then
change to the templates directory and request the file by executing a getfile
procedure for filename nsc-template.txt at the prompt. 

The file contains five sections, as follows:

     A.  General Instructions
     B.  Instructions for Individual Field Entries
     C.  Instructions for Submitting Registration Data
     D.  Sample Template
     E.  Blank Template (Use for Submission) 
 
Section A below provides general instructions for filling out the NSC 
templates.  Acceptable formats and instructions for individual field entries 
follow in Section B.  PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

A.  General Instructions


     THE PSN/TAC HANDLE AND THE PSN/TAC NUMBER ARE REQUIRED ENTRIES
                   FOR ALL USES OF THIS TEMPLATE


  1. To ADD a Node Site Coordinator  or Alternate to the database, fill out all
     required fields.  Required fields are marked with a plus symbol (+).  If
     the individual is already registered in the WHOIS database, then the NIC
     HANDLE FOR THE INDIVIDUAL IS REQUIRED.

  2. To MODIFY or UPDATE an existing NSC record, enter the appropriate NIC 
     handle(s) and include ONLY data for the fields that need to be changed.  

     For the groups of fields, NSC3G through NSC3J, the entire group is 
     processed together.  A change to any one field within the group requires 
     entries of all fields for the group.  (ie. entry in any field causes all 
     fields in the group to be updated from the template.)

     A keyword "NONE" may be entered in any non-required field to erase
     previous data.

  3. The Node Site Coordinator may not be removed from the database without
     providing a replacement.  To provide the replacement ADD the new Node Site
     Coordinator as discussed in instruction A.1.  To REMOVE an alternate NSC,
     enter the word "NONE" in the appropriate alternate NSC's handle field.

B.  Instructions for Individual Field Entries


1.
NODE INFORMATION
+ *NSC1A. PSN OR TAC HANDLE..........:
+ *NSC1B. PSN OR TAC ?  (P/T)........:
+ *NSC1C. PSN OR TAC NUMBER..........:

   Enter the PSN or TAC/MTAC information for the associated Node Site 
   Coordinator.  Note that this information cannot be changed with this 
   template.

2.
SITE INFORMATION
+  NSC2A. Commercial Phone...........: 
   NSC2B. Commercial Phone Extension.:
   NSC2C. Alternate Phone............:
   NSC2D. Alternate Phone Extension..:
   NSC2E. DSN Phone..................:
   NSC2F. DSN Phone Extension........:
   NSC2G. Fax Phone..................:
   NSC2H. 24 Hour Operations Phone...:

   Each PSN or TAC Administrator must provide at least one phone number. 
   If you have no commercial phone number, you must provide your DSN phone 
   number. Other numbers may also be listed.  Please include DSN or Fax numbers.

   NSC2I. Role Mailbox...............:

   Each PSN or TAC may have a role mailbox.  This mailbox can be used by the
   coordinator to receive mail pertaining to the administration, operation,
   and maintenance of the node.  Enter the Fully Qualified Domain Name (full
   hostname).  Separate the username and hostname parts of the mailbox by "@".
   Otherwise, follow the syntax required for routing mail to your network.

   NSC2J. Comments Line 1............:
   NSC2K. Comments Line 2............:
   NSC2L. Comments Line 3............:
   NSC2M. Comments Line 4............:
   NSC2N. Comments Line 5............:

   You may provide any free text to be associated with this record. 

3.
NODE SITE COORDINATOR INFORMATION

All PSNs, TACs, and MTACs must have a registered NSC.  Please provide the 
name, address, phone number, and electronic mailbox for at least one
NSC point of contact (POC).  If the NSC POC is currently registered with
the NIC, include the NIC HANDLE and any information that needs to be updated. 
If the NSC POC is not already registered in the NIC's WHOIS database,
please provide complete information.  This information will be added to the
database, and the individual will be designated as a Point of Contact for any
questions regarding the PSN or TAC.  You may enter data for both an NSC and an
alternate NSC.

+  NSC3A. NIC Handle (See A.1,2,3)...: 

   Required only for UPDATEs and DELETEs.  DO NOT include a handle when 
   you are registering a new NSC.  Handles are automatically generated
   by the NIC.  Example:  RM64 (NIC handle for an NSC)

  NAME INFORMATION
+  NSC3B. Last Name..................:
+  NSC3C. First Name.................:
   NSC3D. Middle Name or Initial.....:
   NSC3E. Name Suffix................:
   NSC3F. Title/Rank.................:

   Both first and last names are required.  We strongly suggest including a 
   middle name or initial, as that helps to eliminate duplication of names 
   in the database.  Suffix line should include identifiers such as Jr., Sr.,
   II, III, etc.  A title or rank may be included.

  ADDRESS INFORMATION
+  NSC3G. Address Line 1.............:
   NSC3H. Address Line 2.............:
   NSC3I. Address Line 3.............:
   NSC3J. Address Line 4.............:
+  NSC3K. City or FPO/APO............:
+  NSC3L. State or FPO/APO Code......:
+  NSC3M. Zip Code...................:

   Required. At least one line of address information is required.  This
   address should be the U.S. postal mailing address for any correspondence
   directed to you.  Enter as many lines as necessary, up to a maximum
   of four.

   City, State, and Zip code information must be supplied for all addresses. 
   If your host is located in the United States, enter the city and the
   standard two-letter state abbreviation.  If the address is an APO or FPO
   address, use the City field to enter the letters "APO" or "FPO" and use the 
   State field to enter the APO/FPO two-letter code in line NSC3L (e.g., AE,
   AP or AA).
 
   The zip code entry is REQUIRED for APO/FPO and U.S. mailing addresses.
   Please supply a nine-digit zip code for APO/FPO addresses; you may enter
   either a five or nine-digit zip for other U.S. addresses.

   NSC3N. Country....................: 

   Enter the country if it should appear in your mailing address.  The country
   code for APO/FPO addresses is US.

+  NSC3O. Network Mailbox............:

   Enter the Fully Qualified Domain Name (full hostname).  Separate the
   username and hostname parts of the mailbox by "@".  Otherwise, follow
   the syntax required for routing mail to your network.

+  NSC3P.  Hostname..................:

   This is the name of your "home" host.  Enter the full
   hostname, not the numeric host address.

  PHONE INFORMATION
+  NSC3Q. Commercial Phone...........:
   NSC3R. Commercial Phone Extension.:
   NSC3S. Alternate Phone............:
   NSC3T. Alternate Phone Extension..:
   NSC3U. DSN Phone..................:
   NSC3V. DSN Phone Extension........:
   NSC3W. Fax Phone..................:

   Each administrator must provide at least one phone number. If you have 
   no commercial phone number, you must provide your DSN phone number. Other 
   numbers may also be listed.  Please include DSN or Fax numbers.


4.
ALTERNATE NODE SITE COORDINATOR INFORMATION

   NSC4A through NSC4W

   To register an alternate NSC, follow the instructions given above in 
   Section 3.  The procedure is identical.

C. Instructions for Submitting Registration Data

Please forward all NSC registration data directly to "HOSTMASTER@NIC.DDN.MIL"
and provide a carbon copy to CMCMGR@DDN-CONUS.DDN.MIL and DB-ADMIN@CMSC.DDN.MIL.
You may address questions to the same mailbox or you may call the NIC Help 
Desk at 1-800-365-DNIC for assistance.  NSC registrations will be processed 
within eight working days of receipt if all data is included and there are no 
problems with the information you have supplied.

Hardcopy applications are not permitted.

The following section consists of a sample template for a node site 
coordinator with data entered in the required format.  A blank NSC template 
concludes the file.


D.  Sample Template

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MILNET NODE SITE COORDINATOR REGISTRATION TEMPLATE Version NSC1.1 - 03/93
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Do Not Change Format!                |        Enter Data Here
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NODE INFORMATION
+ *NSC1A. PSN OR TAC HANDLE..........:SAMPLE-IMP 
+ *NSC1B. PSN OR TAC ?  (P/T)........:P
+ *NSC1C. PSN OR TAC NUMBER..........:999
SITE INFORMATION
+  NSC2A. Commercial Phone...........:(415) 555-4848 
   NSC2B. Commercial Phone Extension.:
   NSC2C. Alternate Phone............:
   NSC2D. Alternate Phone Extension..:
   NSC2E. DSN Phone..................:  
   NSC2F. DSN Phone Extension........:
   NSC2G. Fax Phone..................:
   NSC2H. 24 Hour Operations Phone...:(800) 123-4357
   NSC2I. Role Mailbox...............:PSN999@base.army.mil
   NSC2J. Comments Line 1............:
   NSC2K. Comments Line 2............:
   NSC2L. Comments Line 3............:
   NSC2M. Comments Line 4............:
   NSC2N. Comments Line 5............:
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Node Site Coordinator
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+  NSC3A. NIC Handle (See A.1,2,3)...:
NAME INFORMATION
+  NSC3B. Last Name..................:Smith
+  NSC3C. First Name.................:Jim
   NSC3D. Middle Name or Initial.....:A.
   NSC3E. Name Suffix................:
   NSC3F. Title/Rank.................:
ADDRESS INFORMATION
+  NSC3G. Address Line 1.............:Army Reserve Building
   NSC3H. Address Line 2.............:Ft. Jones
   NSC3I. Address Line 3.............:1232 Ordinary Way
   NSC3J. Address Line 4.............:
+  NSC3K. City or FPO/APO............:Springfield 
+  NSC3L. State or FPO/APO Code......:TX
+  NSC3M. Zip Code...................:99999-1111
   NSC3N. Country....................:
+  NSC3O. Network Mailbox............:smithj@base.army.mil
+  NSC3P. Hostname...................:base.army.mil
PHONE INFORMATION
+  NSC3Q. Commercial Phone...........:(800) 123-4567 
   NSC3R. Commercial Phone Extension.:
   NSC3S. Alternate Phone............:
   NSC3T. Alternate Phone Extension..:
   NSC3U. DSN Phone..................:234-5678
   NSC3V. DSN Phone Extension........:
   NSC3W. Fax Phone..................:(312) 123-4568
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Alternate Node Site Coordinator
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+  NSC4A. NIC Handle (See A.1,2,3)...:NONE 
NAME INFORMATION
+  NSC4B. Last Name..................:
+  NSC4C. First Name.................:
   NSC4D. Middle Name or Initial.....:
   NSC4E. Name Suffix................:
   NSC4F. Title/Rank.................:
ADDRESS INFORMATION
+  NSC4G. Address Line 1.............:
   NSC4H. Address Line 2.............:
   NSC4I. Address Line 3.............:
   NSC4J. Address Line 4.............:
+  NSC4K. City or FPO/APO............: 
+  NSC4L. State or FPO/APO Code......:
+  NSC4M. Zip Code...................:
   NSC4N. Country....................:
+  NSC4O. Network Mailbox............:
+  NSC4P. Hostname...................:
PHONE INFORMATION
+  NSC4Q. Commercial Phone...........: 
   NSC4R. Commercial Phone Extension.:
   NSC4S. Alternate Phone............:
   NSC4T. Alternate Phone Extension..:
   NSC4U. DSN Phone..................:
   NSC4V. DSN Phone Extension........:
   NSC4W. Fax Phone..................:
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E.  Blank Template

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MILNET NODE SITE COORDINATOR REGISTRATION TEMPLATE Version NSC1.1 - 03/93
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Do Not Change Format!                |        Enter Data Here
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NODE INFORMATION
+ *NSC1A. PSN OR TAC HANDLE..........:
+ *NSC1B. PSN OR TAC ?  (P/T)........:
+ *NSC1C. PSN OR TAC NUMBER..........:
SITE INFORMATION
+  NSC2A. Commercial Phone...........: 
   NSC2B. Commercial Phone Extension.:
   NSC2C. Alternate Phone............:
   NSC2D. Alternate Phone Extension..:
   NSC2E. DSN Phone..................:
   NSC2F. DSN Phone Extension........:
   NSC2G. Fax Phone..................:
   NSC2H. 24 Hour Operations Phone...:
   NSC2I. Role Mailbox...............:
   NSC2J. Comments Line 1............:
   NSC2K. Comments Line 2............:
   NSC2L. Comments Line 3............:
   NSC2M. Comments Line 4............:
   NSC2N. Comments Line 5............:
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Node Site Coordinator
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+  NSC3A. NIC Handle (See A.1,2,3)...: 
NAME INFORMATION
+  NSC3B. Last Name..................:
+  NSC3C. First Name.................:
   NSC3D. Middle Name or Initial.....:
   NSC3E. Name Suffix................:
   NSC3F. Title/Rank.................:
ADDRESS INFORMATION
+  NSC3G. Address Line 1.............:
   NSC3H. Address Line 2.............:
   NSC3I. Address Line 3.............:
   NSC3J. Address Line 4.............:
+  NSC3K. City or FPO/APO............: 
+  NSC3L. State or FPO/APO...........:
+  NSC3M. Zip Code...................:
   NSC3N. Country....................:
+  NSC3O. Network Mailbox............:
+  NSC3P. Hostname...................:
PHONE INFORMATION
+  NSC3Q. Commercial Phone...........: 
   NSC3R. Commercial Phone Extension.:
   NSC3S. Alternate Phone............:
   NSC3T. Alternate Phone Extension..:
   NSC3U. DSN Phone..................:
   NSC3V. DSN Phone Extension........:
   NSC3W. Fax Phone..................:
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Alternate Node Site Coordinator
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+  NSC4A. NIC Handle (See A.1,2,3)...: 
NAME INFORMATION
+  NSC4B. Last Name..................:
+  NSC4C. First Name.................:
   NSC4D. Middle Name or Initial.....:
   NSC4E. Name Suffix................:
   NSC4F. Title/Rank.................:
ADDRESS INFORMATION
+  NSC4G. Address Line 1.............:
   NSC4H. Address Line 2.............:
   NSC4I. Address Line 3.............:
   NSC4J. Address Line 4.............:
+  NSC4K. City or FPO/APO............: 
+  NSC4L. State or FPO/APO Code......:
+  NSC4M. Zip Code...................:
   NSC4N. Country....................:
+  NSC4O. Network Mailbox............:
+  NSC4P. Hostname...................:
PHONE INFORMATION
+  NSC4Q. Commercial Phone...........: 
   NSC4R. Commercial Phone Extension.:
   NSC4S. Alternate Phone............:
   NSC4T. Alternate Phone Extension..:
   NSC4U. DSN Phone..................:
   NSC4V. DSN Phone Extension........:
   NSC4W. Fax Phone..................:
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