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 Classification (Infotype 1951)

Definition

Classification of a force element according to armed forces classification and required level of readiness.

Use

To identify force elements more precisely, you can classify them with regard to their required level of readiness or an armed forces classification, for example.

This information is stored separately from the other properties (infotype 1950) , since:

  • The frequency with which the infotypes change differs

  • Separate authorizations can be assigned as a result

Integration

Data for infotype 1951 is displayed on the Readiness tab page.

Structure

The following fields/field groups are available in the Structures Workbench on the Readiness tab page:

  • Planning Status

    The status of the underlying infotype record.

  • Classification

    Classifies a force element.

    You define classification criteria in the IMG activity Define Classifications for Armed Forces by choosing Start of the navigation path Defense Forces & Public Security Next navigation step Organizational Flexibility Next navigation step Force Element End of the navigation path .

  • Readiness

    Specifies the required level of readiness of the force element.

    You define levels of readiness in the IMG activity Define Readiness by choosing Start of the navigation path Defense Forces & Public Security Next navigation step Organizational Flexibility Next navigation step Force Element End of the navigation path .

  • For Planned Operation , see Delimiting/Deleting with Status Change .

This data is stored in infotype 1951 (component specific).

Example

For classification purposes, you can use the armed forces classifications in accordance with NATO conventions :

  • NATO Command Forces are forces that the member states have placed under the operational command or operational control of a NATO commander.

  • NATO Assigned Forces are forces that the member states want to place under the operational command or operational control of a NATO commander in the case of certain alert measures of the NATO alert system, or as a result of special agreements.

  • NATO Earmarked Forces are forces that the member states want to place under the operational command or operational control of a NATO commander at a later point in time.

  • Other Forces for NATO are forces that are neither NATO Assigned Forces nor NATO Earmarked Forces, but which may work together with NATO forces or which may be placed under the operational command or operational control of a NATO commander in certain, defined situations.