Enterprise Connection Division: The Power to Connect

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DVS Connection Process

To obtain DVS service, the partner/sponsor must have an existing commercial Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) service and/or order a DISN transmission path (DSN, Commercial, Federal Telecommunications Service (FTS), or SIPRNET. Information on ordering each of these services is provided in the service's appendix to this guide. Once the transmission path is obtained and corresponding ATC/IATC is granted, the partner/sponsor can then proceed with ordering the DVS service. When the partner adds UC products (for example, VTC Components), the partner is required to follow DoDI 8100.04. Thus, the fielding of the UC product would require a new or updated DAA accreditation decision for the subject enclave.

NOTE: Excerpt from DoDI 8100.04, Enclosure 3, page 17, Section 4(3): "(3) The UCCO shall place UC products certified for both interoperability and IA on the UC APL. The UC APL is the single authoritative source for certified UC products intended for use on DoD networks. The DoD Components are required to acquire or operate only UC products listed on the UC APL, unless, and until, a waiver is approved. The DoD Components shall issue a new or update an existing accreditation decision when UC products are installed, pursuant to Reference (n). This new or updated accreditation decision may result in an authorization to operate (ATO), interim authorization to operate (IATO), or interim authorization to test (IATT). DISA shall provide connection approval to the DISN (i.e., approval to connect (ATC) or interim approval to connect (IATC)). When installed and connected, UC products shall be operated and maintained pursuant to DISA STIGs and the JITC interoperability certified configuration."

Process Deviations and/or Additional Requirements

To access the DISN Video Services network bridges you must become a subscriber. Please note, however, that due to the limited number of Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) resources currently available to existing DVS-G users, DISA NS24 (the DVS Program Management Office [PMO]) has determined that new ISDN subscribers will be determined on a strict case-by-case basis and, in most cases, will only be authorized using a "one-in, one-out" policy whereby the DVS business office will have to identify an existing site to be removed for every new subscriber proposed. For example, a prospective EUCOM site requesting ISDN service might be approved if another EUCOM site is discontinuing its service.

DVS Connection Process Checklist
Item DoD Partner Non-DoD Partner
New Existing New Existing

Obtain OSD approval for non-DoD connection

 

 

 

Register the connection

Register in the DISN Video Services – Web Site (DVS-WS) database http://www.disa.mil/Services/Network-Services/Video/DVS-G/Becoming-a-Customer

Complete the CAP package ISDN/SIPR IP
(Classified:  up to and including SECRET)

Authorization to Operate

Topology Diagram

Copy of Transport (DSN) ATC

DAA Appointment Letter (If DAA is not SES or GO)

SIPR CCSD & Network topology

Complete the CAP package
(Unclassified ISDN sites)

Authority To Connect Request

Topology diagram

Designate primary facilitation

Complete DD Form 2875

Complete JITC verification

Complete AT&T validation

Complete Initial Registration with Business Development
  • Requesting an ISDN Site Id will require an exemption to policy statement submitted to DVSTIERIII@disa.mil.
  • Business Development (BD) answers all questions, acts as primary POC to the partner through the registration process, and refers them to the DVS-WS website http://www.disa.mil/Services/Network-Services/Video/DVS-G/Becoming-a-Customer to complete all required documents.
  • Upon online registration, partner provides required information; BD will assist the partner in completing this process as necessary.
  • BD then reviews the completed Site Profile, assigns a Site ID and "Submits pending site" via DVS-WS.
  • After the site ID is assigned, BD tracks the process using DVS-WS "New Site Registration Queue".
Submit CAP Documents to (COMSEC) Manager
  • Classified ISDN (up to and including SECRET) Sites: The partner completes an ATO with DAA signatures and submits them with a room configuration drawing and a copy of the transport (DSN) ATC to the DVS COMSEC Manager for approval. Classified partners should allow 4-6 weeks to receive the traditional COMSEC Keymat from the National Security Agency (NSA).
  • Electronic Keymat is received via EKMS in 1-2 days. Contact the CAD to register new transports (see POC information in F.4).
  • SIPR IP requires sites submit a network configuration drawing with the Site ID and SIPR CCSD. The drawing is received, reviewed and SIPR CCSD is verified in SGS. If the CCSD is valid, then ATO expiration date assigned is based on the ATC expiration date of the SIPR CCSD.
  • Unclassified Sites: The partner submits ATC-R request with DAA signature (or the signature of a DAA designee) and submits it with a room configuration drawing to the DVS COMSEC Manager. Contact the CAD to register new transports.

NOTE: The ATC-R request can be located at: http://www.disa.mil/Services/Network-Services/Video/DVS-G. Select "Becoming a Customer"; Go to Step 2: Select/Download the Authority to Connect Request (MS Word) form.

  • COMSEC Manager reviews/approves all documents.

NOTE: If the connection is Classified, the COMSEC Manager orders the KEYMAT and checks the "Crypto approved" column in DVS-WS Site Registration Queue.

Designate Primary Facilitator with the Video Operations Center (VOC)
  • The partner completes and submits a signed System Authorization Access Request (DD Form 2875) to the VOC designating a Primary Facilitator for the site (see POC information in F.4)
  • VOC processes DD Form 2875 and checks the "PF Assigned" column in DVS-WS New Site Registration Queue

NOTE: An automated DVS-WS generated email is subsequently sent to the partners advising them to contact JITC to schedule Verification Test.

Complete JITC Site Profile and Equipment/Facility Verification
  • JITC verifies the partner's site profile information and tests their equipment capabilities and room functionality. Classified partners must have already received an Over The Air Rekey (OTAR) from the VOC before performing the verification test
  • Upon successful completion, JITC checks the "JITC Approved" column in the DVS-WS New Site Registration Queue

NOTE: An automated DVS-WS generated email is subsequently sent to partners advising them to contact AT&T to schedule a Validation Test.

Complete AT&T Validation
  • AT&T validates partners can connect to DVS-G as indicated on their site profile
  • Upon successful completion, AT&T checks "AT&T Approved" column in the DVS-WS New Site Registration Queue

NOTE: An automated DVS-WS generated email is subsequently sent to partners advising them that the process is completed and that they can now schedule VTCs on DVS-G.

Points of Contact
DVS Connection Process POCs
CONUS (Continental United States), DISA NS24
Unclassified Email DGSC@csd.disa.mil
Phone (Commercial) 800-554-DISN (3476)
Phone (DSN) 312-850-4790
Fax (Commercial) 703-681-3826
Fax (DSN) 312-761-3826

DVS Connection Process POCs
Europe, DISA EU52
Unclassified Email vtcopseur@disa.mil
Phone (Commercial) 011-49-711-68639-5260/5840/5445
Phone (DSN) 314-434-5260/5840/5445
Fax (Commercial) 011-49-711-68639-5312
Fax (DSN) 314-434-5312

DVS Connection Process POCs
Pacific, DISA PC54
Unclassified Email vtcopspac@disa.mil
Phone (Commercial) 808-472-0223
Phone (DSN) 315-472-0223
Fax (Commercial) 808-656-3838
Fax (DSN) 315-456-3838

DVS Connection Process POCs
Southwest Asia (SWA), DISA NS5
Unclassified Email DVSTierIII@disa.mil
Phone (Commercial) 800-554-DISN(3476),614-692-479090
Phone (DSN) 312-850-4790
Fax (Commercial) 703-681-3826
Fax (DSN) 312-761-3826

DVS Connection Process POCs
DVS COMSEC Manager
Unclassified Email DVSTierIII@disa.mil
Phone (Commercial) 800-554-DISN(3476),614-692-4790
Phone (DSN) 312-850-4790
Fax (Commercial) 703-681-3826

DVS Connection Process POCs
Designate Primary Facilitator with the VOC
Unclassified Email VOC@disa.mil
Phone (Commercial) 618-220- 9921
Phone (DSN) 312-770-9921
Fax (Commercial) 618-220-8688
Fax (DSN) 312-770-8688

AT&T Validation Test
Phone (Commercial) 800-367-8722
Phone (DSN) 312-533-3000

JITC Certification Test
Phone (Commercial) 312-821-9332/933
Phone (DSN) 520-533-9332/9333

DISN Global Support Center (DGSC)
Phone (Commercial) 800-554-DISN (3476), 614-692-4790
Phone (DSN) 312-850-4790
Additional Policy and Guidance Documents
Visit the Becoming a Customer page on the DVS website.
Topology Diagram Requirements

Network Topology Diagram – this diagram depicts the network topology and security posture of the partner IS or network enclave that will be connecting to the DISN. The Network Topology Diagram should:

  • Be dated
  • Clearly delineate accreditation boundaries
  • dentify the CCSDs of all connections to the DISN
  • Identify equipment inventory (to include the most recent configuration including any enclave boundary firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), premise router, routers, switches, backside connections, Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, encryption devices, Cross Domain Solutions (CDS).
  • Other SIPRNet connections (access points) must be shown; the flow of information to, from, and through all connections, host IP addresses, and CCSD number, if known must be shown
  • Identify any other IA or IA-enabled products deployed in the enclave
  • Identify any connections to other systems/networks
  • Identification of other connected IS/enclaves must include:
    • The name of the organization that owns the IS/enclave
    • The connection type (e.g., wireless, dedicated point-to-point, etc.)
    • IP addresses for all devices within the enclave
    • The organization type (e.g., DoD, federal agency, contractor, etc.)
    • Identify Internetworking Operating System (IOS) version
    • Include the model number(s) and IP's of the devices on the diagram; diagram must show actual and planned interfaces to internal and external LANs or WANs (including backside connections)

    NOTE: It is important to note that in accordance with the DoD and DISA guideance, firewalls, IDSs and Wireless-IDSs (where applicable) are required on all partner enclaves.  Private IP addresses (non-routable) are not permitted on SIPRNet enclaves.  Indicate and label all of the devices, features, or information; minimum diagram size: 8.5" x 11."

    The IA and IA-enabled products must be in the DoD UC Approved Products List and can be found at the DISA APLITS web page: https://aplits.disa.mil.

    All configuration drawings must include the vendor make and model of the Coder-Decoder (CODEC), Inverse Multiplexor (IMUX), Dial Isolator, and all switches. This information is required prior to processing your request for service or renewal of service. Equipment must be in accordance with the Unified Capabilities Approved Product Listing. https://aplits.disa.mil/processAPList.do

    The Video Teleconferencing Facility (VTF) connectivity diagram must include all associated devices including video equipment, Multipoint Control Units (MCUs), line interface units, hubs, IP connections, routers, firewalls, gateways, modems, encryption devices, backup devices, type of transport, bandwidth being utilized, your Site ID, and building/room locations of all equipment. Additionally, depict the function and location of the DSN source switch providing connection to the DSN backbone for the IMUX voice switch.

    OPTION 1
    CCSD: XXXX

    DVS Secure Configuration Option 1

     

    OPTION 2
    CCSD: XXXX

    DVS Secure Configuration Option 2

     

    OPTION 3
    CCSD: XXXX

    DVS Secure Configuration Option 3

     

    OPTION 4
    CCSD: XXXX

    DVS Secure Configuration Option 4

     

    OPTION 5
    CCSD: XXXX

    DVS Secure Configuration Option 5