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MESSAGE FORMAT VARIABLE [2 records]

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Record 1 2007-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Codes (Software)
  • Military Communications
DEF

Simple binary code messages that contain only a few bits of essential data.

CONT

C2CE-CNR includes the ability to send and receive variable message format (VMF) messages, such as reconnaissance reports and firecontrol. ... C2CE-CNR is a situational awareness tool that has a built-in interface to FALCON[TM] II radios.

OBS

Used for messages between systems (in the Army Battle Command System).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Codes (Logiciels)
  • Transmissions militaires
CONT

C2CE-CNR comporte la capacité d'envoyer et de recevoir des messages à format de message variable (VMF) comme les rapports de reconnaissance et le contrôle de tir. [...] C2CE-CNR est un outil de connaissance de la situation des forces comportant une interface intégrée aux radios FALCON[MC] II.

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-10-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
DEF

Message in which line control characters are not to be deleted upon arrival nor inserted upon departure.

OBS

As opposed to "fixed format message".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Programas y programación (Informática)
DEF

Mensaje en que los caracteres de control de línea no se deben borrar al recibir, ni insertar al transmitir.

OBS

Contrasta con "mensaje de formato fijo".

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