CONCEPT OF OPERATION FOR FBIS MODERNIZATION PROGRAM 30 OCTOBER 1984

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CONCEPT OF OPERATION FOR
FBIS MODERNIZATION PROGRAM
30 OCTOBER 1984
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CONCEPT 03F O PERAT I ON
F O R
FBI S MO DERN I Z. I O N PRO GRAM
CONTRACT NO. 84X*927700*000
30 OCTOBER 1984
ESL INCORPORATED
A SUBSIDIARY OF TRW
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1.1 Scope
Through its network of foreign-based sites, FBIS has provided sel-
ected foreign media information to U.S. and other consumers over the past 40
years. The FBIS tasks of monitoring, processing, analyzing and disseminating
have undergone a continuing evolution of improvements and enhancements to in-
crease FBIS product quality and productivity. These improvements have been suc-
cessful and have resulted in a greater demand for FBIS products and reduction in
reporting times. The current availability of commercial, largely off-the-shelf
automated capabilities provides an opportunity to make significant enhancements
to meet this increased FBIS consumer demand. Technology developments in computer
and communications capabilities provide the basis for long-term reductions in
FBIS operational costs. This can be achieved by an innovative but practical FBIS
system design that integrates current technology into a phased modernization
program and takes advantage of future technology advances.
1.2 Objective
The key objective in the development of FBIS Mordernization Program
requirements is to retain the framework of current FBIS operations, and infuse
current technologies to increase productivity and reduce the stress caused by the
rapid expansion of open-source media material, and at the same time to be sensi-
tive to the "people role" in the system in terms of system acceptance and train-
ing needs. The program is required to improve the efficiency and functionality
of the present system and procedures rather than to reorganize its structure.
The new equipment and operational concept will overlay and streamline, not re-
place, time-proven methods.
Open Area
The following areas were not investigated in detail during the con-
ceptual design phase.
1. INTERNET is recognized as a dramatic upgrade to communica-
tions among FBIS Headquarters and bureaus. For the pur-
pose of the conceptual design study, FBIS communications
is defined to be the current operational networks.
2. ROSET cruising is not considered within the scope of this
study but ROSET coverage of TV broadcast can be accommo-
dated within the bureau design of the collection process.
3. Bureau specific procedures for individual bureaus have
not been designed, e.g., salary computation for third
country nationals dictated by host country regulations.
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2.0 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
THE FBIS System is organized into two segments: the bureau segment
and the headquarters segment.
2.1 Bureau Segment
The Bureau Segment is composed of two subsystems, as shown in Figure
2-1. The Collection Subsystem (CS) is responsible for acquiring broadcast source
material, such as radio and television broadcasts and bureau cruising activities.
The Information Processing Subsystem (IPS) acquires material from all remaining
sources: press agency wire services, and printed publication and is responsible
for supporting all bureau personnel, in the performance of their duties.
2.1.1 Collection Subsystem Functions
The CS provides five major functions, which are shown in Figure 2-2.
The HF Collection Function is responsible for the acquisition of
radio broadcast according to the bureau's collection schedule. This function is
accomplished by selecting the best antenna for reception; routing broadcast
signals to an HF receiver; tuning the HF receiver; and routing the demodulated
audio output of the receiver to the Recording Function.
The TV Collection Function is almost identical to the HF Collection
Function, but is responsible for the acquisition of broadcast TV according to the
established collection schedule. TV broadcasts with only the audio portion
collected are recorded by the Recording Function; TV programs with both the video
and the audio portions are recorded by the TV Collection Function.
The Recording Function provides the capability to make two recordings
of any collection audio program -- one copy is archived and the second copy is
used for monitoring and translation. This function performs the routing of the
collected audio programs to designated monitors.
The Collection Control Function is responsible for controlling the
collection equipment such that all sources on the collection schedule are ac-
quired and recorded.
The Automated Cruising Function supports the bureau cruiser by
automatically searching the HF, VHF, and UHF broadcast spectrums for broadcasting
stations; tracking their broadcast schedules; determining reception conditions;
and tracking changes in broadcast patterns. This data is used as the basis for
detailed evaluation of each broadcaster as a potential or continuing source of
broadcast news.
2.1.2 Information Processing Subsystem Functions
The eight functions that the IPS provides are illustrated in Figure
Collection of press agency wire service material is performed by the
Wire Processing Function. This function decodes the stream of characters incom-
ing from each wire service; determines where individual items start and end;
formats each item into a standard bureau format; logs the receipt of each item
into a log; and copies each item onto the disk storage and the archive disk.
These logged and stored items are available for browsing by monitors or editors.
The Text Processing Function is used by monitors and editors to pre-
pare items for dissemination. The function provides the capability to access
stored wire service items; to select items for translation or editing; to enter
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BUREAU SEGMENT
COVERAGE
SCHEDULES
INFORMATION PROCESSING
SUBSYSTEM
WIRE PROCESSING
COMMUNICATIONS PROCESSING
TEXT PROCESSING
MULTI-LINGUAL TEXT PROCESSING
DATA BASE SERVICES
PRINT SERVICES
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING
TECHNICAL SUPPORT PROCESSING
BROADCAST
RECORDINGS
REFERENCE 'HEAD-
AIDS IQUARTERS
SIGNALS
10
ANTENNAS
COVERAGE
SCHEDULES
LATERAL
SERVICES LIST
DISSEMINATED
ITEMS
PROCESSING
STATISTICS
CRUISING
DATA
? AUDIO RECORDING
? VIDEO RECORDING
? AUTOMATED CRUISING
? COLLECTION CONTROL
COLLECTION
STATISTICS
CRUISING
DATA
J
PRESS AGENCY PUBLICATIONS
WIRES
Figure 2-1. Bureau Subsystems
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VHF/UHF
ANTENNAS
HF COLLECTION
? ANTENNA SELECTION
? SIGNAL ROUTING
? HF RECEIVERS
? MONITORING
? COMPUTER CONTROLLED
AUTOMATED CRUISING
? RADIO CRUISING
- GENERAL SEARCH
- DIRECTED SEARCH
- LOGGING
- REPORTING
- MONITOR
? TV CRUISING
- DIRECTED SEARCH
- LOGGING
- REPORTING
? CRUISING CO TRO MONITORMARDCOPY
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TV COLLECTION
? ANTENNA SELECTION
? SIGNAL ROUTING
? TV AUDIO COLLECTION
? TV AUDIONISUAL
COLLECTION
? TV MONITORING
? COMPUTER CONTROLLED
RECORDING
? AUDIO SELECTION
? SIGNAL ROUTING
? ARCHIVE RECORDING
? ARCHIVE MONITORING
? COPYING ARCHIVE
SELECTIONS
? CASSETTE RECORDINGS
? CASSETTE MONITORING
? TIME CODE TAGGING
? COMPUTER CONTROLLED
CONT ROLLER
? COMPUTERS
? MONITORS
TRANSFER
CASSETTE
RECORDINGS
TO INFORMATION
PROCESSING
SUBSYSTEM
FROM INFORMATION
PROCESSING
SUBSYSTEM
Figure 2-2. Collection Subsystem Functional Block Diagram
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INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
? POINT-TO-POINT FILE FRANSFERS
? PERSON-TO-PERSON FILE TRANSFERS
PRESS AGENCY
WIRE SERVICES
WIRE
PROCESSING
? RECEPTION
? FILE FORMATTING
? LOGGING
TE
XT
ADMINIS
TRATIVE
OUT
PUT
PROCESSING
PROCESSING
SERVICES
? TEXT ENTRY
? EDITING
? PAYROLL
? INVENTORY
? PURCHASING
MULTI-LINGUAL
TEXT PROCESSING
DATA BASE
SERVICES
? GLOSSARIES
? REVERSE
TRANSLATIONS
? VERNACULAR
WORD PROCESSING
? ON-LINE
STORAGE
? PROCESS
LOGGING
? ARCHIVING
HEADQUARTERS
COMMUNICATIONS
LINKS
? MESSAGE
FORMATTING
? MESSAGE
TRANSMISSION
Figure 2-3. Information Processing Subsystem Functional Block Diagram
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text representing translations from any source; to edit that text; and to format
and code item text for dissemination.
The Multilingual Text Processing Function supports the Text Proces-
sing Function by providing multilingual word processing and data base functions
used while utilizing translation and reference aids.
The Communications Function disseminates translated and edited mate-
rial to headquarters or to other bureaus; and provides for transmission and
receipt of administrative traffic to and from headquarters or other bureaus.
This function formats items for transmission; converts character formats from
bureau internal representation into the standard for the telecommunications
network; and transmits items. Similar processing is performed for received
items.
The Data Base Services Function provides for the online and offline
management, access, and storage of public bureau data files. These files include
archival copies of all wire service items, disseminated bureau items, and trans-
missions received from headquarters or other bureaus.
Creation of hardcopy output is provided by the Output Services Func-
tion. This function permits any network user to print copies of any textual
material, whether in English or a foreign language.
The Administrative Processing Function provides the capability to
administer the bureau's operation and supports the maintenance of bureau equip-
ment.
The Internal Communication Function provides for electronic routing
or copying of digital data from any one function to another.
2.2 Headquarters Segment
The Headquarters Segment consists of three subsystems: Daily Opera-
tions, Translation Services and Analytical Services. The functional composition
of each subsystem is specified by Figure 2-4. The Daily Operations subsystem
provides processing support for the operation of the FBIS wire service and for
the production of the FBIS Daily Reports. The Translation Services subsystem is
used by JPRS Serial Reports. The Analytical Service subsystem provides extensive
data base management capabilities to support the Production Group in screening
foreign publications and selecting articles for translation, and for the Analysis
Group to perform media research and analysis.
Daily Operations and Translation Services exist in an unclassified
environment. The Analytical Services subsystem operates in a classified environ-
ment accepting electronic inputs from Daily Operations and Translation Services
via a oneway link. Analytical Services outputs information via secured data
links or by hardcopy which has been manually declassified.
2.2.1 Daily Operations Subsystem
The Daily Operations Subsystem supports FBIS Wire Service activities
and Daily Report production. In addition, Production Group intelligence officers
use Daily Operations capabilities to produce and maintain reference aids for
translation.
The External Communication capability provided by the Daily Opera-
tions subsystem inputs the field bureau traffic from the AUTODIN interface and
routes these messages, using the Internal Communication and Data Base Service
capabilities, to local processing queues. In addition, External Communication
generates alert messages to designated editor stations for messages of high
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DAILY OPERATIONS SUBSYSTEM
L
EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
DATA BASE SERVICES
INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
EDITORIAL
MULTILINGUAL TEXT PROC.
COMPOSITION
DATA CONVERSION
SYSTEM SUPPORT
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EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
DATA BASE SERVICES
INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
EDITORIAL
MULTILINGUAL TEXT PROC
COMPOSITION
DATA CONVERSION
SYSTEM SUPPORT
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TRANSLATION SERVICES SUBSYSTEM
ANALYTICAL SERVICES SUBSYSTEM
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EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
DATA BASE SERVICES
INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
ANALYST SUPPORT
MULTILINGUAL TEXT PROC
COMPOSITION
DATA CONVERSION
SYSTEM SUPPORT
0
Figure 2-4. Headquarters Subsystems
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priority. Bureau messages identified for inclusion in one of eight daily re-
ports, are automatically routed by External Communication to the appropriate data
file where the book is being aggregated.
Wire Service editors using the Editorial capability of the Daily
Operations subsystem review each bureau message and route it for further proces-
sing. Messages designated for wire service consumption are edited and trans-
ferred to External Communication for output on the wire service. Other messages
are routed to their appropriate destinations using the Internal Communication
capability.
The Editorial capability of Daily Operations is employed by daily
report editors to review and edit the Daily Report books. Once edited each book
is transferred to the Composition capability where it is composed into its final
form. Any graphics material is input using the Data Conversion capability and
integrated with the text during composition. The Composition capability creates
the APS-5 typesetter file which is output to Printing and Photography Department
by External Communication.
Production Group intelligence officers use the Multilingual Text
Processing capability to create and maintain reference aids for FBIS personnel
and independent contractor translators. The master copies of these aids are kept
on Daily Operatins local storage with copies being transferred to Translation and
Analytical Servies.
The System Support Capability provides processing functions to sup-
port FBIS supervisory and administrative to analyze system and production perfor-
mance. Statistics are accumulated that summarize component usage, and production
quantities. In addition, System Support provides processing facilities to support
personnel training and software development.
Supervisors and administrative also use the Analyst Support capabili-
ties to generate reports and analyze data accumulated by the System Support func-
tions. Analyst Support includes word processing and electronic spreadsheet
functions.
The Translation Services subsystem provides processing capabilities
for producing JPRS Serial Reports and for the management of the 1200 independent
contractors who translate material for these reports.
JPRS officers use the Analyst Support and Data Base Services func-
tions to create and maintain data about each independent contractor. This infor-
mation can then be automaticaly searched and sorted to facilitate selection of
contractors to translate material received from the Production Officers. These
same functions are also used for job tracking and analysis to support the trans-
lation operations.
Translations received from independent contractors are input by
External Communications for softcopy and by Data Conversion for hardcopy. This
material is then automatically aggregrated by Data Base Services function into
files for each report. When sufficient material has accumulated for a report it
is transferred to the Editorial function. JPRS editors, using the Editorial
capabilities, edit these reports. When editing is completed on a report, it is
forwarded to the Composition function which arranges the document into the cor-
rect format. Any graphics material is scanned into softcopy by the Data Conver-
sion function and integrated with the text by the Composition function. The
Composition function generates the APS-5 typesetter file which is then output by
the External Communication function to the Printing and Photography Department.
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The JPRS newsletter for the independent contractors and the JPRS
Handbook For Contractors are created using the Multilingual Text Processing func-
tion provided with Translation Services.
The System Support capability provides processing functions to sup-
port FBIS supervisory and administrative to analyze system and production perfor-
mance. Statistics are accumulated that summarize component usage, and production
quantities. In addition, System Support provides processing facilities to sup-
port personnel training and software development.
Supervisors and administrative also use the Analyst Support capabili-
ties to generate reports and analyze data accumulated by the System Support func-
tions. Analyst Support includes word processing and electronic spreadsheet func-
tions at each workstation.
2.2.3 Analytical Services Subsystem
The Analytical Services subsystem provides processing support for the
Production Group involved in selecting material for translation and for the media
analysis performed by the Analyst Group. The Analytical Services subsystem con-
tains the FBIS archival data base. This subsystem operates in a classified envi-
ronment.
Production officers use the Analyst Support and Data Base Services
function to search and sort analyst coverage profiles to facilitate distribution
hardcopy to the appropriate officer for selection review. These same functions
are used by officers to search and sort collection requirements and consumer re-
quests to support the selection process. Once selected Analyst Support functions
are used to generate electronic forms for filling out CSO cards. The CSO cards
are output to hardcopy and transmitted with the foreign publication to JPRS. A
master CSO card file is maintained by the Data Base Srvices function on local
storage. Updates to this file are received from JPRS as the job progresses.
The External Communication function inputs classified cable data and
routes cable traffic to the appropriate queues for processing by analyst. The
Internal Communication function receives FBIS product files from Daily Operations
and Translation Services and stores this data into the FBIS archival data base.
FBIS researchers and analysts search and sort the archival data base
to perform their media analysis. Excerpts from FBIS products stored in the data
base are extracted, classified and merged into research files maintained in the
data base. The Analyst Support function provides electronic forms and menus to
assist analyst in generating queries to operate on the data base. The Data Base
Services function in the Analytical Services subsystem provides free text search
capability to facilitate finding and extracting information pertaining to spec-
ific topics.
Analyst create and edit reports using the word processing capabili-
ties provided by the Analyst Support function. These reports are then composed
into the correct format using the Composition function. Any graphics required
for the report is input from hardcopy by the Data Conversion function and inte-
grated with the text by the Composition function.
Production and Analyst officers use the Multilingual Text Processing
function to review translation aids and to create classified translation aids.
In addition, this capability is used to translate English material into a foreign
language.
The System Support capability provides processing functions to sup-
port FBIS supervisory and administrative to analyze system and production perfor-
mance. Statistics are accumulated that summarize component usage, and production
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quantities. In addition, System Support provides processing facilities to sup-
port personnel training and software development.
Supervisors and administrative also use the Analyst Support capabili-
ties to generate reports and analyze data accumulated by the System Support func-
tions. Analyst Support includes word processing and electronic spreadsheet
functions.
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3.0 INTERFACE DIAGRAMS AND TABLES
INFORMATION
SUBSYSTEM
cn
HEADQUARTERS
Figure 3-1. Bureau Subsystem Interface
DAILY
OPERATIONS
TRANSLATION
r 4- 2 4 3
H/C H/C H/C
3-4
ANALYTICAL
SERVICES
Figure 3-2. Headquarters Subsystem Interface
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Node
From
To
Major Data Path
1-2
External
Collection
HF signal
VHF/UHF Signal
1-3
External
Information
Drop copy
Disseminated items
Printed material
2-3
Colletion
Information
Broadcast record
Collection statistics
Cruising data
3-4
Information
Headquarters
Disseminated items
Processing statistics
Cruising data
3-1
Information
External
Disseminated items
Drop copy
3-2
Information
Collection
Coverage schedules
4-3
Headquarters
Information
Requirements
Coverage schedules
Reference aids
Lateral service lists
Table 3-1. Bureau: Subsystem Interfaces
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Node
1-2
1-3
From
External
External
To
Daily
Operations
Translation
Services
Major Data Path
Translated copies
Updates to technical files
- Cruising
Requests for services
Adminstrative traffic
Statistics
CSO cards
Translated materials
- softcopy via modem,
floppies, cassette
- hardcopy
Queries for assistence
Statistics
SOS cards
1-4
External
Analytical
Requirements
Services
Requests for special procssing
2-1
Daily
External
Wire service
Operations
Response to special processing
requests
APS-5 output
2-3
Daily
Translation
Daily report overflow
Operations
Services
Electronic mail
2-4
Daily
Analytical
Bureau administrative traffic
Operations
Services
Technical file updates
Daily report archives
Daily report overflow
Virtual 3-4 interface
Update messages for workstation
Maintained files
Process statistics
Electronic mail
Graphics
Service requests
Table 3-2. Headquarters: Subsystem Interfaces
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Node
From
To
Major Data Path
3-1
Translation
External
Material to be translated
Services
Instruction sheets
CSO
Response to queries
Glossaries
Newsletter
Translation aids
APS-5 output
3-2
Translation
Daily
Virtual 3-4 interface
Services
Operations
3-4
Translation
Analytical
Serial reports for archival
Services
Services
CSO status updates
Electronic mail
Process statistics
4-1
Analytical
External
Response to special requests
Services
4-2
Analytical
Daily
Administrative messages
Services
Operations
Technical file updates for
bureaus
- JSL
- coverage
- cruising
Response to service requests
Glossaries
4-3 Analytical Translation CSO cards
Services Services Material for translation
Glossaries (updates)
Administrative messages
Translation aids
Table 3-2 (continued).
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4.0 FBIS PROCESS FLOW
4.1 Bureau Flows
4.1.1 Process Bureau Flow
The following process flows (figure 4-1 through 4-7) represent the
monitor's activity flow with three types of source material: broadcast, press,
and publication. Each is a summarization step followed by a selection and trans-
lation step. A common editing process follows all three.
A summarized list of collected raw source material is made at the
monitor's workstation and a copy is forwarded to the slot editor for selection.
The accepted list of translation tasks becomes a "controlled" summary list mean-
ing job tracking and statusing is performed against that list. A monitor re-
ceives a full translation task from the assignment list. He takes the material,
i.e., cassette for broadcast, softcopy file for press, hardcopy publication and
enters his translation into the workstation. When he is satisfied with his work,
he forwards his material to the editor's workstation and requests a new task.
Task statistics are automatically updated in the controlled summary file.
Editorial flow is straightforward. The translated material is edited
using the word processing software, formatted, and forwarded to the communication
"server".
4.1.2 Cruising Process
Based upon granted capabilities, the cruiser is shown a segment of
the menu tree. Performing the cruising function, he operates these capabilities:
o
GENERAL
SEARCH
o
DIRECTED
SEARCH
o
DISPLAY
LOGS
o
RECALL ASSIGNMENT
o
READ/WRITE CONFIGURATION FILE
o
SET FILTER MASK
o
RUN
The operator selects the GENERAL SEARCH task from the main menu. The
configuration file based upon the work schedule file is displayed on the screen
for operator approval. If the operator wishes to override a default, he indi-
cates the appropriate field by cursor. The selected field will then be reversed
video and that value may be changed from the keyboard.
When the operator is satisfied with the configuration parameter set,
he selects the RUN command which initiates a general search of the HF band.
The automated general search proceeds by scanning the range according
to the configuration parameters. For each scan, a rank-selected noise level
estimator is used to determine the noise level and set the threshold. All values
above the threshold are considered signals of interest. Median filtering is per-
formed to eliminate noise spikes and the spectral peak identifies the center fre-
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OPERATION OPERATOR
RECEIVE
RECORDED
BROADCAST
CREATE
PROGRAM
SUMMARY
MONITOR
MONITOR
RELEASE
PROGRAM
SUMMARY
TO EDITOR
REVIEW/EDIT
PROGRAM
SUMMARY
RELEASE
PROGRAM
SUMMARY TO
DATA BASE
SERVER
SOFTWARE HARDWARE DATA
CASSETTE ,RECORDED
RECORDER -BROADCAST
CASSETTE
PLAYER;
TIMECODE
READER
RECORD 80.MONITOR'S p DRAFT
KEEPER PC W/S PROGRAM
MONITOR RECORD'S MONITOR'S
SUMMARY
EDITOR'S --DRAFT
EDITOR RECORD - EDITOR'S ANNOTATED
KEEPER WPC W/S '- PROGRAM
EDITOR
RECORD'S EDITOR'S
KEEPER, PC W/S
SUMMARY
DATA BASE------o-CONTROLLED
SERVER PROGRAM
SUMMARY
Figure 4-1. Broadcast Monitoring (Selection)
PROGRAM
SUMMARY
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OPERATION OPERATOR
SOFTWARE
HARDWARE DATA
'4
IDENTIFY NEXT
MONITOR
RECORD
MONITOR'S CONTROLLED
ITEM FOR
KEEPER
PC W/S PROGRAM
TRANSLATION
SUMMARY
lip
TRANSLATE
MONITOR
CASSETTE RECORDED
BROADCAST
PLAYER; -0- BROADCAST
ITEM
TIMECODE
READER
WORD
PROCESSOR
MONITOR
ITEM
RELEASE ITEM
TO EDITOR
UPDATE
SUMMARY
FLAG
COMPLETION
DETERMINE
NEXT
ASSIGNMENT
MONITOR
MONITOR
RECORD
KEEPER
RECORD
KEEPER
RECORD
KEEPER
TASK
KEEPER
MONITOR'S _.DRAFT
PC W/S TRANSLATED
-MONITOR'S
PC W/S
EDITOR'S
PC W/S
MONITOR'S
PC W/S -
DRAFT
TRANSLATED
ITEM (COPY)
CONTROLLED
PROGRAM
SUMMARY
MONITOR'S-0 CONTROLLED
PC W/S PROGRAM
MONITOR'S
PC W/S -
Figure 4-2. Broadcast Monitoring (Translation)
SUMMARY
ASK
ASSIGNMENT
LIST
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OPERATION OPERATOR
REQUEST
LOG FILE
SOFTWARE HARDWARE DATA
MONITOR RECORD MONITOR'S
KEEPER - PC W/S
WIRE SERVERS LOG FILE
MONITOR'S--.LOG FILE
PC W/S (EXCERPT)
CREATE
PRESS
AGENCY
SUMMARY
RELEASE
SUMMARY
TO EDITOR
REVIEW/EDIT
SUMMARY
RELEASE
SUMMARY
TO DATA BASE
SERVER
MONITOR WORD ._- MONITOR'S 'p DRAFT
PROCESSOR ----a-PC W/S PRESS AGENCY
MONITOR RECORD ' MONITOR'S
KEEPER , PC W/S
SUMMARY
EDITOR'S DRAFT
PC W/S -~ PRESS AGENCY
SUMMARY
EDITOR RECORD 48 EDITOR'SANNOTATED
KEEPER PC W/S `PRESS AGENCY
EDITOR
RECORD -. EDITOR'S
KEEPER PC W/S
SUMMARY
CONTROLLED
DATA BASE PRESS AGENCY
SUMMARY
Figure 4-3. Wire Service Monitoring (Selection)
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OPERATION OPERATOR SOFTWARE HARDWARE DATA
IDENTIFY NEXT
ITEM FOR
TRANSLATION
MONITOR
RECORD-*
KEEPER
MONITOR'S .w CONTROLLED
PC W/S PRESS AGENCY
SUMMARY
REQUEST RAW
WIRE ITEM
MONITOR RECORD
KEEPER
MONITOR'S
PC W/S
WIRE RAW PRESS
SERVER AGENCY ITEM
MONITOR'S ---,,PRESS AGENCY
PC W/S ITEM (COPY)
TRANSLATE
WIRE ITEM
RELEASE ITEM
TO EDITOR
UPDATE
SUMMARY
FLAG
COMPLETION
DETERMINE
NEXT
ASSIGNMENT
MONITOR WORD MONITOR'S O DRAFT
PROCESSOR --CPC W/S TRANSLATED
ITEM
MONITOR RECORD MONITOR'S At'
KEEPER -PC W/S
DRAFT
EDITOR'S ..TRANSLATED
PC W/S .ITEM (COPY)
RECORD a-MONITOR'S m CONTROLLED
KEEPER PC W/S --------- PRESS AGENCY
SUMMARY
CONTROLLED
MONITOR RECORD MONITOR'S ~- PRESS AGENCY
KEEPER - PC W/S SUMMARY
MONITOR TASK MONITOR'S a ~ TASK
KEEPER PC W/S ASSIGNMENT
LIST
Figure 4-4. Wire Service Monitoring (Translation)
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OPERATION OPERATOR SOFTWARE
RECEIVE MONITOR
PUBLICATION
CREATE MONITOR
PROGRAM
SUMMARY
RELEASE
SELECTION
LIST
TO EDITOR
MONITOR
REVIEW/EDIT EDITOR
SELEC
LIST
RELEASE
SELECTION
LIST TO
DATA BASE
SERVER
EDITOR
ANNOTATED
PRESS
SELECTION
LIST
DATA BASE CONTROLLED
SERVER -may PRESS
SELECTION
LIST
Figure 4-5. Publications Monitoring (Selection)
RECORD
KEEPER
HARDWARE DATA
-- PRINTED
PUBLICATION
MONITOR'S DRAFT PRESS
PC W/S ~y SELECTION
LIST
RECORD I MONITOR'
KEEPER PC W/S
EDITOR'S DRAFT PRESS
PC W/S -------*-SELECTION
LIST
RECORD EDITOR'S
KEEPER PC W/S -
RECORD m__________ ED I TOR' S
KEEPER , PC W/S
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OPERATION OPERATOR
SOFTWARE
HARDWARE
DATA
IDENTIFY NEXT
MONITOR
RECORD
MONITOR'S.0
CONTROLLED
ITEM FOR
KEEPER
PC W/S
PRESS
TRANSLATION
SELECTION
LIST
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MONITOR
WORD
MONITOR'S -
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PUBLICATION
PROCESSOR
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ITEM
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ASSIGNMENT
V
RECORD.w MONITOR'S CONTROLLED
KEEPER PC W/S PRESS
SELECTION
LIST
MONITOR RECORD
KEEPER
SELECTION
LIST
MONITOR TASK 4 MONITOR'S-a TASK
KEEPER -._.~ PC W/S ASSIGNMENT
LIST
Figure 4-6. Publications Monitoring (Translation)
EDITOR'S 1p. DRAFT
PC W/S TRANSLATED
MONITOR'S -E CONTROLLED
PC W/S PRESS
ITEM (COPY)
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OPERATION OPERATOR SOFTWARE HARDWARE
DETERMINE
NEXT FILE
EDIT ITEM
TEXT
ENTER
DISSEMINATION
LIST CODES
ENTER OTHER
DISSEMINATION
DATA
DATA
EDITOR RECORD _ EDITOR'S CONTROLLED
KEEPER PC W/S PROGRAM
SUMMARIES
EDITOR WORD EDITOR'S DRAFT
PROCESSOR - _ PC W/S TRANSLATED
EDITOR
EDITOR
WORD EDITOR'S10 EDITED
PROCESSOR PC W/S ITEM
WORD EDITOR'S FORMATTED
PROCESSOR CPC W/S ITEM
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TO COMM
EDITOR
RECORD..* EDITOR'S
UPDATE
SUMMARY
KEEPER
PC W/S
COMM SERVER
FORMATTED
ITEM (COPY)
u
RECORD
EDITOR'S
CONTROLLED
KEEPER
PC W/S -
PROGRAM
SUMMARY
Figure 4-7. Editing
ITEM
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quency of each active signal. Signals of interest are written into the logging
file. Each signal is characterized by time of occurrence, duration of obser-
vance, magnitude of each signal, antenna configuration information, and center
frequency of each signal. The cruiser has the capability to annotate the signal
file. This file is used to generate reports, to provide displays, and to serve
as a basis for directed search.
DIRECTED SEARCH
At the control terminal, the operator can select a particular fre-
quency for monitor:
1) Log generated by automatic cruising
2) Specific tasking
3) Manual override
To collect the data, the operator schedules a recording sequence in-
dicates that he will monitor and record the programming at the console itself or
routes the programming to a particular monitor station. Any comments are col-
lected in the log file. The log file is used to construct messages to "inte-
rested" consumers.
DISPLAY LOG
All files are available in a predefined report format for review at
the operator's console.
4.1.4 System Maintenance Process
System maintenance is performed at the bureau as preventative mainte-
nance and corrective maintenance.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
For preventative maintenance, time of use is logged against each
piece of equipment and stored as part of the inventory file. The bureau engineer
has available to him in a weekly (TBR) softcopy report the identity of equipment
requiring preventative maintenance. At the completion of maintenance, an entry
is annotated in the maintenance log file and the maintenance clock reset.
Under corrective maintenance, all hardware installed at the bureau
will have a self diagnostic routine which with test equipment operability. The
user will initiate this check as a standard procedure before the start of his
shift activity, and any equipment failing this diagnostic will be reported to the
bureau maintenance engineer.
The engineer is supported by diagnostic capability down to the repla-
ceable item. When a spare part is taken out of inventory, the inventory is de-
cremented and the disposition of the replaced board is noted. When the inventory
level draws under the recommended spares level, a notice is posted to the bureau
engineer.
All interaction with the inventory data base is performed through
report forms generated on the terminal screen. Entry fields are selected by
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cursor and highlighted in inverse video. Task selection will be by menu selec-
tion. Command will be indicated by single keystroke.
Bureau administrative activity will be supported by three major data
o Schedule and time and attendance
o Inventory and maintenance management
o Budget control
The work scheduler defines a "strawman" schedule which takes into
account the assigned coverage schedule, the required skills, the available quali-
fied staff, and a predetermined rotation sequence. This schedule may be modified
by individuals who possess the "appropriate" capability level. A forward one
month (TBR) schedule is available to all personnel at their terminals.
As the schedule is worked, data is recorded to support monthly per-
formance reports to headquarters.
Personnel files, time and attendance records as well as pay calcula-
tion for American employees are bureau independent files. Local payroll calcula-
tions are tailored to the bureau in compliance with the host country regulations.
Each employee (TBR) enters his daily attendance into the time and attendance file
which is available for review by the supervisor and administrative staff. After
approval at the completion of the pay period by the supervisor, the weekly time
and attendance log is appended to the permanent bureau file.
Personnel files are maintained and automatically scanned for compli-
ance with the host country's emigration regulations. Skills profile is retained
for each employee for supporting work scheduling. Contractual limits are re-
corded for comparison against actual hours and for notification to the respon-
sible administrator.
Budget control file will support the bureau adminstrative function
and supports financial status reports. The adminstrative assistant log daily
transactions against a particular sub-object class (SOC). Reports will be gene-
rated using both tabular and graphical presentation capabilities by single or
multiple SOC.
4.2 HEADQUARTERS FLOW
4.2.1 Wire Service Process Flow
The wire service process flow (figure 4-8) represents the handling of
all incoming and outgoing FBIS message traffic. Incoming messages are assembled,
logged and distributed using internal communications. Time critical and priority
messages are labelled and flashed. Messages are distributed to the classified via
one directional transmission. Outgoing messages are written, edited, received
and granted released authority. Messages are formatted and affixed with a stan-
dard distribution record before transmission.
4.2.2 Daily Report Process Flow
The daily report proceeds flow (figure 4-9) supports the editorial
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AUTODIN
Ir
- Message review
- De3si me nation
msg
display
routing
directions
- Edit message for Wire
Service
-Distribution selection
- Review
- Release authorization
-Queue control
display
edit c md4
A display
edit c mds
release
s~tatus
WIRE SERVICE
-Manual verification of
transmission
- Retransmission control
status
AC K
retrans
requests
EXTERNAL COMM
- message assem.
- logging
-message routing
EDITORIAL
- message alert
- message route
EDITORIAL
-msg display
- m3g edit
-edit trace
EDITORIAL
-msg display
- msg release
-trace strip
EXTERNAL COMM
-msg form.
- msg blocking
-trans control
INTERNAL COMM
-one way trans
to class syst
- retrans
- journal
Figure 4-8. Wire Service Process Flow
INTERNAL
COMM
DATA BASE
SERVICES
INPUT MESSAGE
MSG QUEUES
W S MESSAGE
Local
Journal
RELEASED MSGS
IMSG QUEUES
MSG QUEUES
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ASSUMPTION. Input messages have already
been input and processed for Daily Wire
hence are queued for Daily Report processing.
-Verify automatic book display
assignment
- Eliminate messages cmds
-Calculate length
t/c
- Edit copy
- Route for review
?dis 18 s
-Formunlate bureau to
resolve problem
-Evaluate response and
edit accordingly
PUBLICATION CUTOFF
-Final edit
-Review and release
-Input graphics for
inclusion in report
- Edit for fit and
process errors
- Relate to Daily Report
-Select book and page
formats
-Correct processing errors
for pagination and graphics
integration -
msg format
msg entry
`display
display
EDITORIAL
-book sort 1?
-depth determine
-route messages I
EDITORIAL
-edit support
-edit trace
- routing
EDITORIAL
-format chk
-initiate mail
EDITORIAL
-edit support
-edit trace
DATA CONVERSION
-device control
-edit support
COMPOSITION
errors
displays -H&J
edit - pagi nation
-edit support
Figure 4-9. Daily Report Process Flow
INTERNAL
COMM
DATA BASE
SERVICES
PUB MESSAGES
_2
DISCARD MESSAGE
(_JP RS OVERFLOW
fN-PROCESS DR
FINAL DAILY RPT
GRAPHIC INPUT
COMPOSITED RPTSI
ARCHIVE
(Int comm)
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INTERNAL
COMM
DATA BASE
SERVICES
- Proof
Released for
publication
display
COMPOSITION
-journal
-edit support
-convert to APS
APS-5
-format msg
-trans cntrl
Figure 4-9 (continued).
FROM PAGE 1
REPORTS JPS-5
OUTPUT JOURNAL
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and composition process required to produce all eight books of the FBIS Daily
Report. Input messages are passed from the daily wire via internal communica-
tions and are queued by book. Editorial processes are separated from composition
processes. There is, however, editorial capability within composition to effect
quick change. Composition merges text with associated graphics files produced by
scanning hardcopy source material, and produces a typesetter - compatible file.
Usage statistics are maintained through the output journal.
4.2.3 Source Evaluation Process Flow
Source evaluation process flow (figure 4-10) encompasses not only the
selection of materials to be translated by translation services but also suppor-
ting tasks to translation. These tasks include:
o review of current subscriptions against user requirements,
o logging of received source material,
o review of foreign publications,
o scheduling ad hoc requests,
o generation of a foreign language glossaries.
These tasks are all characterized by interactive terminal activity:
query and maintenance through formatted screens.
4.2.4 Source Translation Process Flow
In the Source Translation Process Flow (figure 4-11), the analyst has
reviewed and is familiar with the validated requirements that have been posted
through the request for service process (ref para. 4.28). He receives and evalu-
ates the hardcopy source material and completes the CSO form and a special inst-
ructions sheet at his terminal. In selecting the independent contractor (IC),
the analyst searches the IC data base for an available profile that matches the
job requirements. Estimates for the cost and schedule of the proposed transla-
tion project are calculated based upon length and contracted fees.
The status of all projects is tracked, producing an automatic report
of outstanding jobs with associated reminder dates and due dates. Overdue jobs
are flagged for attention. The analyst has the capability to maintain both the
IC personnel file as well as the job tracking file.
When a project has been completed, material from the IC is accom-
modated in hardcopy through OCR or computer compatible form via floppy disc and
cassette. The resulting text is collected into the report queue, edited and
composed.
4.2.5 Research Services Processing Flow
The major portion of the research services porcess flow (figure 4-12)
is involved with the creation, and interpretation of data files of translated
source material. This source material enters the subsystem as a file transfer
through internal communications and is reviewed at a display terminal. Portions
of the message are selected and stored in personal files or central office files
for later retrieval and analysis.
Analysis research is an individualized activity involving interactive
query into both the personal shoe box and the central office files. The research
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INTERNAL
COMM
DATA BASE
SERVICES
-Log H/C source prompts
- Review S/C Source data
-Distribute H/C and S/C queries
source
-Scan source
-Determine processing
requirements
-Create CSO card
DATA FILES
-DAILY REPORT OVF
-REQUIREMENTS
-CONSUMER CONT
-SOURCE LOGS
-DISTRIBUTION LIST
CAI L
T RANSALAT ION
SERVICES
OREIGN -Review H/C
directories
OURCE --?_ Update system
ICTIONARIES data files
) HOC - Log request
EQUESTS - Eval We the request
- Resource esti male
:QUEST
:SPONSE
OSSARY - Review update
'DATE material
4prompts
data
Queries
prompts
queries
dis 1a
ANALYST SUPP
-query supp
-forms mang
- mail interface
ANALYST SUPP
-query interface
-forms mang
-mail interface
INTERNAL COMM
-format gen
-H/C output
-statistic gen
-query interface
-forms manag
ANALYST SUPP
-query interface
-forms manag
- mai 1 interface
M/L TEXT PROC
-m/l edit
-h/c generation
ATERIAL -Retrieve eppropiete edit
glossary cmds
- Update
-Schedule for publication
H/C for publication
Floppies for bureaus 4
Figure 4-10. Source Evaluation Process Flow
FOREIGN SOURCE
1DATA FILES
- CTS
-REQUEST LOG
GLOSSARIES
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INTERNAL
COMM
DATA BASE
SERVICES
- Recieve material
-Validate CSO
- Esti mate word count
-Fill in instruction sheet
-Select IC
-Update CSO & IC status
-Assemble package to IC
prompts
results
Queries
pare
? prompts
data
DATA CONVERSION
-OCR control
-input correct
-edit support
-query supp
-calculation sup
-forms mang
-query supp
-forms mange
-cost tracking
DURING TRANSLATION
-Monitor outstanding jobs
- I/C i nterface for in - process
queries
- Update status
queries
CSO
INSTPIICT
ueries
status
data
TRANSLATION COMPLETE
- Log material in prompts
- Update status .
- Deter mi ne edi ti ng met hod
-Send material to outside editors update
H/C, Floppies,Cessettes
-Edit for in process errors
- Edit "double spaced"
correction
tatus
status
dale
edi t
-query supp
-status monitor
-query supp
-cost tracking
DATA CONVERSION
-OCR control
-edit supp
- status
INSTRUCTION SHT
(1C STATUS
CSO
K COST OBLIGATION
IC STATUS
COST OBLIGATION
EXPENSE
TRANSLATION INP
PAGE 2
Figure 4-11. Source Translation Process Flow
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INTERNAL
COMM
DATA BASE
SERYICES
- Edit for process errors
- Editing
- Route material to
appropiate Serial Report
-Monitor report content
-Schedule for composition
and Dublishinq
-Input graphics H/C
- Edit for process
errors
-Edit process errors
-Final review and
release
APS-5
status
data
prompts
routi nq
EXTERNAL COMM
- moden cntrl
-edit suPP
EDITORIAL SUPP
-edit
-length calcul
- routing
-edit trace
ANALYST SUPP
-query supp
-routing
DATA CONY
-device cntrl
-edit support
COMPOSITION
- pegi nation
-graphic i nteg
-edit
-type set cony
EXTERNAL COMM
- msg assembly
-trans control
Figure 4-11 (continued).
FROM
PAGE
I
TRANSLATION INP
TRANSLATION INP
CSO
CD R
_ OVERFLOW
SERIAL RPT QUEUE
INPUT DATA
COMPOSITED RPT
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INTERNAL
COMM
DATA BASE
SERVICES
FROM DAILY OPERATIONS:
o bureau traffic
o daily reports
o JPRS Reports ---_p
Classified Cable
INTERNAL COMM
- File Transfer
EXTERNAL COMM
Recieve, log
store messages
o review coverage
ANALYST SUPP
displays
.
displays
o enter
i
- Query support
quer
es on
queries
profiles
- Date display
o sel
t it
m
- Iniate mail
ec
ems
essages
o enter messages
o review mail
o review coverage
profiles
o discard, route or
save items
o enter messages
o file material
o convert h/c to s/c
o extract items
o classify
o merge/store items
o acquire date on
specific topics
o compare current
with past
o maintain research
record
mail
messages
queries --~
item select
displays
messages
ANALYST SUPP.
- Display mail
- Query Support
- Initiate mail
ANALYST SUPP.
-Query support
- Word proc.
- File access
- Update control
ANALYST SUPP.
- Query support
- Word proc
- Initiate mail
Figure 4-12. Research Services Process Flow
-CLASS CABLES
DISCARD CABLE
ANALYST COV PRO
MAIL
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o evaluate messages
o eval uate research 4 querIes
results
odetermine report topics
topics & formats displays
o evaluate collection
requirements
o enter report
o perform search
to check report
contents
o edit report
- Display mail
- Query Supp.
- Data Display
- Forms Mng.
text---
queries
displays
o review batch
compositon Correction
results
o correct as ispleys
necessary
-H&J
- Pegi nation
Page Layout
- Typesetter out
- APS- 5
output
Figure 4-12 (continued).
CDLLECT EVAL.
REPDRT DRAFT
EDITED REPORT
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is formulated in a report which is prepared using the same editorial and composi-
tion functions. In this process, external communications support a classified
link to P&PD.
4.2.6 TECHNICAL FILE UPDATE PROCESS FLOW
The technical file update process (figure 4-13) represents the tech-
nical interface between the FBIS headquarters and individual full bureau. The
cruising file message is received through the wire service process and internal
communications facilities and stored in a temporary (TBR) message queue. An
analyst evaluates the message with the current data base and coverage require-
ments. Updates are effected in the headquarters data base and new additions and
changes are forwarded to the responsible bureaus. Statistical data is summary
for appropriate activity reports.
4.2.7 Administrative Data Process Flow
The administrative data flow (figure 4-14) supports the capture and
reporting of operational statistics gathered from all parts of the system. Data
is either entered manually or passed automatically. These statistics are avail-
able for review at terminal, as preformatted consolidated activity reports, or as
source material for special reports.
4.2.8 Request for Service Process Flow
The request-for-service process flow (figure 4-15) accommodates re-
quests via three modes:
o external communication
o internal communication
o manual analyst output.
Internal communication is utilized to route validated requests to the
responsible organization. Three general types of requests are handled: reports,
collection and processing and distribution.
o Report generation is characterized by softcopy editorial process.
The material of the report (ref. para. 4.2.5 AG Process) is developed
under a tasking request and written. An approval cycle is initiated
where the draft is "mailed", editorial changes and review comments
collected and incorporated into the body of the text. Upon comple-
tion, the report is forwarded for printing, locally printed, or
electronically transmitted to the consumer.
o Collection and processing. When this request is received, the analyst
determines whether a current collection satisfies the requirement in
which case central distribution lists are updated and forwarded to
the appropriate organizational elements. If new coverage or proces-
sing is required, that requirement is forwarded for translation
services or field coverage.
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DAILY OPERATIONS
ANALYTICAL SERVICES
InterTbce with CK/NAK
Jnclassifed side
-Review Mesages
-Route Messages to
Responsible Person/Org
-Generate Service Request
Entry
-Review Messages Relative
to Current Database
-Compare to Collateral
Material
Control
21splay
Routing
D?_ps l_ay
Cruising File
Updates
INTERNAL COMM
& DATA BASE SERVICES
-Message reception
-Error correction
-Retransmission/
request /processing
-Message Routing
ANALYST SUPPORT
-Message display
-Mail interface
-Message routing
ANALYST SUPPORT
-Query Support
-:Message Display
Input Message
Service Requests
CCruising File
Personnel Shoe Boxes
Messages
Rejected Messages
-Update Database
-Initiate Database Update
Message for Bureaus
and Unclassified System
Format
Display j
Entry
ANALYST SUPPORT Criusmg File Upd
-Query Support
- D /B Query Valid.
-Message Generation
-Message Error Check
-Format Generation
-H/C Generation
-Statistic Generation
Distribution Lists
Update Messages
Output Journal
Figure 4-13. Technical File Update Process Flow
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requests
preparation of activity ` formats
reports dim splays
entry of manually gathered
statistics
reports entry
- Request reports rom is
- Prepare consolidated
activity reports reports
-AUTODIN
- DTS
EXTERNAL COMM
-msg assembly
- logging
- msg routing
SYST SUPPORT
-statistic Coll
-consolidate
statistics
ANALYST SUP
-report format
-edit support
- mail interface
SYSTEM SUPP
-auto rpt gen
-slat summary
INTERNAL COMM
-Manual verification status
of transmissions
control
-one way trans
to class syst
- ret re ns
-statistics
Figure 4-14. Administrative Data Process Flow
INTERNAL
COMM
DATA BASE
SERVICES
INPUT MSG
PROCESS STATS
CONSO L I D STATS
ACTIYITY RPTS
STATISTICS
CONSOLID RPTS
OUTPUT JOURNAL
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INTERNAL
COMM
DATA BASE
SERVICES
-Interface with `ACK/NAK
unclassified orginators
status
INTERNAL COMM
-msg reception
-error correct
- Wrens cntrl
- msg routing
SYSTEM SUPP
-stat collection
-consolidate
statistics
- Preparation of activity Lformets
reports ~--
-Entry of manually collected entry
statistics
- Request reports
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reports
-Release reports
-Security review
-Manual carry to
unclassified
system
L formats
requests
CLASSIFIED
DATA LINKS4
ANALYST SUPP
-report format
-edit support
-mail interface
SYSTEM SUPP
-auto rpt gen
-statistics
summery
INTERNAL COMM
-formal gen
- H/C output
-stat gen
EXTERNAL COMM
- M39 form
- logging
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PROCESS STATS
CONSOLID STATS
ACTIVITY RPTS
MANUAL STATS
CONSOL STAT PPT
OUTPUT JOURNAL
OUTPUT JOURNAL
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AUTODI N
WIRE SERVICE
EXTERNAL COMM
- msgs assembly
- loggi ng neng
-msg routing
-Message review prompts
- Dessemi nation data
routing
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for service
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i nput,edit
-Manual verification `status
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DAILY OPERATIONS
ANALYTICAL SERVICES
Interface with
unclassified system
LACK/NAK
EDITORIAL SUPP
-message alert
- msg routing
-format request
- mai 1 interface
-attach dist.
INTERNAL COMM
-one way trans to
classified sys
-stets gen
INTERNAL COMM
- msg assembly
-error correction
- msg routing
EXTERNAL COMM
Classified -msg assembly
Cables - logging
- msg routing
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Figure 4-15. Request for Service Process Flow
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COMM
DATA BASE
SERVICES
INPUT MESSAGES
MSG QUEUES 3
(TQUEUEs
of MAIL
Request from
Translation
Services
OUTPUT JOURNAL
INPUT MESSAGES
EXT INPUT MSGS
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INTERNAL
COMM
FROM PAGE I
DATA BASE
SERVICE
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ANALYST SUPP
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suppor
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IF REQUIRED responding or
gan
izations
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for
clarifications
Report i
SERVICE REQUETS
Collection/
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Distribution
LCI
- Request Reject
H/C
REJECTION
MESSAGE
-Formulate reject
ANALYST SUPP
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trenfer cmd
edit
,prompts
ANALYST SUPP
- stlye guide
-edit supp
-mail interface
+t MAIL
rejection msgs
Internal
Comm
SERVICE REQUETS
DATA FILES
-ACTIVITY RPTS
-FOREIGN LIASON
-PROD EVALUATION
PRIVATE/SHARED
KHIT FILES
DRAFT REPORTS
MAI L
REPORT
message 4IV[ 11191
- Route for message errors
review/approval
- Release
to respond
-Generate queries
- Evaluate date and
select for report
input,edit
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-Distribute for data
comments/approvals
queries
-Prepare report
-msg format/chk
-mail interface
- mai l
classified sys
-stets gen
ANALYST SUPP
-query supp
-display
- mail
entry
transfer requests
-Incorporate comments
- Release report for ~~s4 play
composition
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INTERNAL
COMM
DATA BASE
SERVICES
-Input graphics
-Control equipment
-Edit for process errors
displays
F7E
-Integrate graphics and
text
- Review with author
-Final corrections
-Report release 17/1
`displays
edit
stet us
Col Iection/processi ng
requests
i nput,edit
-Evaluate requests against `prompts
existing data data
-Determine if existing distribution queries
can satisfy requirements -- go to
Determine if change in resource
allocation is required - -go to
for mats
current allocation ?
-Formulate change message displays
-Through mail coordinate
and recieve comments ----'~'
- Release message
^
- Formulate proposed change
message/report
-Initiate distribution for
for comments-local and remote
display
edit
DATA CONVERSION
-digitizor cntrl
-s/c edit
COMPOSITION
- pagi nation
-s/c integration
-edit report
-APS-5 format
EXTERNAL COMM
-APS-5 output
ANALYST SUPP
ANALYST SUPP
-query supp
-msg format/chk
- mail
ANALYST SUPP
-stlye guide
-edit supp
- mai I interface
-composure i/f
S/C GRAPHICS
COMPOSED RPT
CAPS-S FORMATTED
DISTR LISTS
SERVICE REQUETS
DATA FILES
-CRUSING
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-LATERAL SERVICE
REQUESTS
OUTPUT MESSAGE
FMA I L
SERVICE REQUEST
DATA FILES
-REQUIREMENTS
-CRUSING -LSL
-FIELD COYERAGE
OUTPUT MSGS
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INTERNAL
COMM
DATA BASE
SERVICES
- Resolve conflicts
-Generate revised change
package
displays
-msg format/chk
- m3g edit
-mail interface
-Generate change message
-Through mail coordinate
for approval /comments
-Release message
-Security review
-Manual carry to unclessifed
system
displays
?statUs
4 status
CLASSIFIED
DATA
LINKS
-CRUSING -LSL
-REQ - FIELD COY
OUTPUT MSGS
RESPONSES
ANALYST SUPP CHANGE MSGS
- msg for met /c h k
- msg edit CHGS TO DATABASE
-query support
SERVICE REQUEST
INTERNAL COMM LSL
-format gen
- H/C output
-star gen
EXTERNAL COMM
- msg gen
-logging
-trans control
CHG MESSAGES
INTERNAL TRANS
REQUESTS
OUTPUT JOURNAL
EXTERNAL TRANS
REQUESTS
OUTPUT JOURNAL
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Performance statistics are captured automatically for activity re-
ports. Any material originated in the classified portion of the system are
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