Cursor On Target (CoT) is a widely used technical approach for enabling systems to communicate time sensitive position, or "What, When, Where," information. This report summarizes findings from the 2014 CoT international user group meeting.
After Action Report: Cursor on Target FY14 International User Group Meeting
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Cursor On Target (CoT) is a technical approach for enabling systems to communicate time sensitive position, or "What, When, Where", information. CoT leverages Extensible Markup Language (XML) technology and defines an extensible message format for communicating this information. The schema are supported by a suite of powerful applications that facilitate data translation, software development, and system integration. CoT translators exist for Link-16, VMF, Google Earth and FalconView. CoT is operationally deployed 24x7 worldwide in over 300 systems.
MITRE works in the role of System Engineer for the Cursor on Target Program Office (managed by AFLCMC/HNAG at Hanscom AFB). MITRE not only provides Configuration Management/Change Control for the schema and key applications, we also provide “best practices” for development of CoT-enabled systems, deployment of CoT data architectures, and concepts for integration of CoT into Enterprise networks. With over 1,700 users in the CoT User Group, MITRE (as directed by our government customers) endeavors to provide training and venues for exchanging information, future requirements, and operational concerns. The key event each year is our CoT Annual User Group Meeting, which has historically been hosted in the Boston area.
This year’s 5th Annual User Group Meeting built upon the 2013 Meeting, which was opened for the first time to International participation to address the growing international interest in CoT.