[ netinfo/mil-nsc-template.txt ]


       PROCEDURE FOR MILNET NODE SITE COORDINATOR REGISTRATION


This file contains information about registering MILNET Node Site
Coordinators (NSCs) in the WHOIS database that is maintained by the
DDN Network Information Center (NIC) on behalf of the Defense
Communications Agency on host NIC.DDN.MIL.  A registration template
has been created to standardize the registration procedure and
guarantee that the NIC receives complete information about each NSC.
Included in this file are instructions for filling in the NSC
registration template, instructions for sending the template to the
DDN NIC, a sample template, and a blank template. All MILNET NSCs
should be registered in the NIC WHOIS database.

I.  HOW TO FILL IN THE NSC REGISTRATION TEMPLATE

Using an editor of your choice, create a file containing the blank
template and fill in all relevant fields.  Each field should begin
on a new line.  Detailed instructions for filling out the template
are given below under SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR EACH FIELD.

II.  WHERE TO SEND THE COMPLETED TEMPLATE

Please mail all on-line changes to:

 Hostmaster@NIC.DDN.MIL
 and CC: NSC-MGR@DDN-CONUS.DDN.MIL, MILNETMGR@DDN-CONUS.DDN.MIL

or U.S. postal mail to:

 DDN Network Information Center
 14200 Park Meadow Dr., Suite 200
 Chantilly, VA  22021

III.  SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR EACH TEMPLATE FIELD

   FULL NAME: 

The name may be entered in any of the following formats:

      Lastname, Firstname I.
      Lastname, Firstname
      Lastname, I. Middlename
      Lastname, Firstname I., Jr.
      Lastname, Firstname I., III

      where "I." = an initial

      DO NOT include military rank or professional titles.

   U.S. MAIL ADDRESS - some standard procedures:

   Line 1) The name of your organization; do not use acronyms.
   Line 2) Information such as the department name, code, or attention line.
   (Optional) The building name or number, room number).
   Line 3) Your street address or Post Office Box.
   Line 4) City, state and zip code.  (9 digit zip code if known)

      DO NOT USE ANY ABBREVIATIONS OR ACRONYMS, with the exception of

         Incorporated.......Inc.
         Limited............Ltd.
         Corporation........Corp.
         Company............Co.
         Post Office Box....P.O. Box

      Separate lines of the address by a carriage return.

   PHONE:

*** NOTE: IT IS IMPORANT THAT BOTH COMMERCIAL AND DSN NUMBERS BE SUPPLIED ***

Acceptable formats are:

      U.S. numbers

      (123) 456-7890
      (123) 456-7890 ext 123
      (123) 456-7890 (DSN) 312-567-7890
      (123) 456-7890 (DSN) 312-567-7890 (FTS) 667-7890
      (123) 456-7890 or 456-0987 (DSN) 312-567-7890 or 567-0987

      Overseas numbers

      +49 711-123456 or (DSN) 314-420-1234 or (M) 8765-1234
      (For overseas numbers, specify the country code after the plus sign)

   NETWORK MAILBOX

      Please specify your electronic mailbox on the MILNET.
      Separate the username and hostname parts of the mailbox by "@".

      Format:  USERNAME@HOSTNAME
      Example: SMITH@NIC.DDN.MIL

   TERMINATION DATE:

      Please specify if you are only temporarily assigned to this position
      and know when a replacement will be chosen please enter a date.


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SAMPLE NSC REGISTRATION TEMPLATE
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EFFECTIVE DATE:

TAC HOSTNAME: MOFFETT.MT.DDN.MIL
TAC NETWORK ADDRESS: 26.3.0.73
MONITORING CENTER TAC NUMBER: 127
PSN NAME: MOFFETT-AFB-IMP
PSN NUMBER: 73

PHYSICAL ADDRESS of the machines:
MILITARY BASE NAME OR COMPANY NAME: Moffett Field Air Strip		 
BUILDING ##, ROOM ##: Building 2000, Room 12			 
CITY, STATE ZIP-Code: Mountain View, CA 94035		 

COMMERCIAL PHONE: (415) 859-4251
AUTOVON (DSN) PHONE: (DSN) 555-1212
24 HOUR OPERATIONS: (415) 555-1212 (DSN) 555-1212
EMERGENCY NUMBER: [E] 415 555-1212
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Node Site Coordinator
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FULL NAME: McCollum, Bob 			NIC handle if known: rm43
U.S. MAIL ADDRESS: Network Solutions, Inc.
Network Information Center
14200 Park Meadow Drive, Suite 200
Chantilly, VA  22021
ELECTRONIC MAIL: bobm@NIC.DDN.MIL
AUTODIN ADDRESS: 23DETACH//WIESBAD//
COMMERCIAL PHONE: (703) 802-8400
AUTOVON (DSN) PHONE: (DSN) 703-555-1212
NETWORK MAILBOX: bobm@NIC.DDN.MIL
TERMINATION DATE: 12/89
_______________________________________________________________________________
Alternate NSC   (Same format as above)
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               MILNET NODE SITE COORDINATOR REGISTRATION TEMPLATE

EFFECTIVE DATE:

TAC HOSTNAME:
TAC NETWORK ADDRESS:
MONITORING CENTER TAC NUMBER:
PSN NAME:
PSN NUMBER:

PHYSICAL ADDRESS of the machines:
MILITARY BASE NAME OR COMPANY NAME: 
BUILDING ##, ROOM ##: 
CITY, STATE ZIP-Code: 

COMMERCIAL PHONE:
AUTOVON (DSN) PHONE:
24 HOUR OPERATIONS:
EMERGENCY NUMBER:
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Node Site Coordinator
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FULL NAME:					NIC handle if known:
U.S. MAILING ADDRESS:
ELECTRONIC MAIL:
AUTODIN ADDRESS:
COMMERCIAL PHONE:
AUTOVON (DSN) PHONE:
NETWORK MAILBOX:
TERMINATION DATE:
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Alternate Node Site Coordinator
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FULL NAME:					NIC handle if known:
U.S. MAILING ADDRESS:
ELECTRONIC MAIL:
AUTODIN ADDRESS:
COMMERCIAL PHONE:
AUTOVON (DSN) PHONE:
NETWORK MAILBOX:
TERMINATION DATE:
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Former POC if known:
 NAME:					NIC handle if known:
 PHONE:
 ADDRESS:

Are there any other nodes or hosts for which you are responsible ?

Please mail all on-line changes to:
  Hostmaster@NIC.DDN.MIL
  and CC: NSC-MGR@DDN-CONUS.DDN.MIL, MILNETMGR@DDN-CONUS.DDN.MIL

or U.S. postal mail to:
  DDN Network Information Center
  14200 Park Meadow Dr., Suite 200
  Chantilly, VA  22021

Questions or comments may be addressed to the DDN NIC by e-mail, by
U.S. postal mail, or by telephone at:

  1-800-365-3642 (toll-free hotline)
  1-703-802-4535