ATTACHMENTS FOR ASD(I) DRAFT OF COINS REPORT

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• Document Creation Date: December 16, 2016
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• Publication Date: October 1, 1973
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SUBJECT Attachments for ASD(I) Draft of COINS Report
Attached are the materials provided by
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report earlier today.
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Mr. Briggs IHC Reading File
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1. Any of the remote terminals at CONAD can interrogate COINS files in either the
NSA or DIA system but for security reasons all replies are returned to a printer in a U. S..
controlled area.
2. Because of security restrictions users in NPIC can interrogate files in their own
system as well as COINS files in either DIA or'NSA system. However, no external users can
interrogate files in the NPIC system. NSA has installed two high speed printers (i.e., TTY
558's) at NPIC to permit security personnel to monitor outgoing traffic to insure that no
TIC traffic is inadvertently being forwarded to the COINS switch.
3. CIA Headquarters maintains its files in the NSA system and it has a remote terminal
from the NSA system which it can use to interrogate COINS files in either the DIA or NSA
system.
4. COINS subscribers on the DIA system.'(i.e., NIC, State and AF/ACSI) including DIA
users, have the option of using either the remote batch procedures or conversational
(interactive) mode to interrogate COINS files in the DIA system. However, only remote
batch procedures are used to handle inter-system interrogations within the COINS network.
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Attachment III
Systems being evaluated for inclusion in COINS.
SOLIS- (SIGINT On-line Information System) - a textual retrieval
system for SIGINT reports, on line at NSA.
OSIS - (Ocean Surveillance Information System) - a system reporting
location and movements of world-wide shipping, on line at the Naval
Intelligence Support Center (NISC).
DSRS - (Document. Storage and Retrieval System) - A system under
development at the State Department for the retrieval of cable text
information. ,
CIRCOL - Central Information Reference and Control on Line) - This
serves the DOD S&T community containing R&D related foreign literature,
summaries, S&T Center analysis results and finished intelligence.
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PROPOSAL FOR UPGRADED COINS COMMUNICATION SUPPOR'T'
BACKGROUND
The Community On-Line Intelligence System (COINS) is a secure
network connecting several major on-line computer information systems.
At the present time, host computers at NSA, DIA, NPIG, and GONAD
are interconnected through a computer switch. By means of remote
teletype terminals, users from these agencies and those from CIA, the
State Department, PACOM and the intelligence staffs of the Service
headquarters are able to interrogate certain files of the other agencies
in a batch processing mode of operation.
A recent ASD(I) review of COINS for the IRAC pinpointed several
weaknesses. Many of these have been eliminated already, or are in the
process of being addressed in depth. For example, the network security
classification has been upgraded to TK vice SI. Additionally, the entire
data base is in the process of being scrutinized and significant improve-
ments have been made.
Technical weaknesses in COINS which that review also noted are
in the network configuration and the-coil-imunications aspects of the system.
The network is presently interconnected by means of voice-grade lines
(300 characters/second) in a "star" configuration (each host computer
connected to a store-and-forward switch--in this case, an IBM 360/30
computer). The. lines do not have sufficient capacity for interactive
access on high speed terminals. The switch. represents a single point-of-
failure and is also a stumbling block in the path of growth toward an
interactive capability and the need to put the host computers of other using
agencies on-line. .
This proposal is intended to correct these defici.encies,_ by up-
grading the network communications of COINS. It represents the first
step in the development of an integrated, worldwide computer support
system for intelligence requiremenAs.,
PROPOSED NETIVORK
The proposed COINS communications network replaces the present
store--and-forward switch and voice-grade communication- circuits with
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an advanced and expandable network concept using high-speed lines (6000
characters/second). The new network is based upon the proven technology
and operational hardware and software of the ARPANET. Each COINS
host will be capable of being inter-connected with each other host through
at least two paths. Communication between hosts will be purely a function
of network equipment, relieving the host computers of this burden. Addition-
ally, the network will be able to service high-speed terminals, allowing for
the gradual replacement of the present, slower teletype terminals by CRT's
and printers.
Initially the network will service the current host computers. The
improvements will be obtained by configuring the network with mini computers
called variously Interface Message Processors (IMPS), Terminal Interface
Processors (TIPs) or Interactive Analyst Stations (IASs) depending on the
required capability at each node. These mini computers will be connected
by high speed digital lines and will handle all network communication and
routing functions.
The proposed COINS network will modify the current host sites as
NSA: Add an Interface Message Processor (IMP) to connect the
present UNIVAC-94 and its COINS files to the network, a Terminal Interface
Processor (TIP) for support of terminals, and a Network Control Center.
NPIC: Add an IMP to-connect the UNIVAC 494 and its COINS
files to the network.
.DIA - Arlington Hall: Add an IMP and an IDHS Interactive
Analyst Station (LAS). The IAS connects the two present GE-635s and COINS
files to the network. A Network Control function is provided, and is used
for monitoring and reporting of IDHSC activity.
DIA - Pentagon: Add an IMP and an LAS. The IAS connects a
Honeywell 6050 to the network.
Communications within the COINS network will be provided by Ti
channels where possible. For reliability, each site has communications
access to at least two other sites via independent communications lines.
Ti lines will be added as required.
The CIA, State Department and Pentagon sites will be provided with
high speed channels to the Terminal Interface Processor (TIP) at NSA
for eventual support of high volume terminals.
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The present COINS users of the IDHSC network include the following
sites and equipments which are under the IDHS program:
CONAD: Contains an IAS which is the switching node and
interface for an IBM 360/40.
PACOM: Contains an IAS which is the switching node and
interface for an IBM 360/40 and an IBM 360/50.
INTERFACES
The Intelligence Data Handling System .Communications (IDI-ISC)
network is the communications system needed to internet the Defense
Intelligence Agency (DIA), the Unified and Specified Commands, and the
other intelligence components of the Military Departments. The IDHSC
centers are to be ir)ternetted by a communication system capable of
supporting bulk data transmission, remote batch and interactive (con-
versational) operation. IDHSC will provide communications to interconnect
indications and warning centers and IDHS production sites while providing
for selected interfaces to the WWMCCS. IDHSC is and will remain fully
compatible with COINS, which provides an interconnect capability between
the pertinent intelligence community information storage and retrieval.
systems and networks.
DEVELOPMENT TASKS
Implementation of the proposed network requires assemblage of
the following types of components:
New communications lines, COMSEC and termination equipment
Computers for use as data switching nodes (IMP, TIP, LAS) and
Network Control Center
Interfaces between data switching nodes and host computers
Communications software; i. e. computer programs for the
switching nodes, Network Control Centers, and host computers.
Many of the needed components are available off -the- shelf from
commercial organizations. Development tasks are confined to:
Installation and checkout of vendor equipment
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Development of software for the IAS based IDBSC network.
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Implementation of this plan is expected to take place over a 12 month
period. The first site completed will be NSA. Successive sites will. follow
as soon as satisfactory operation has been achieved.
FISCAL PLAN
The fiscal plan for FY 74 and 75 includes all costs for the proposed
COINS communication network as well as COINS program management: costs
and R&D programs for system monitoring and multi-level security.
(in thousands)
FY 74 FY 75
1. Procurement
a. Hardware, software, and
system integration services
b.. High speed terminals for
existing subscribers
c. Hardware interfaces
d. Cryptographic equipment
e. Additional nodes
a. Hardware maintenance
b. PMO travel
C. Line rental
a. Existing contract continuation
b. Additional contracts
C. Security and monitoring program
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