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CODIFICATION TOOL 3.1 Technical specifications The technical specifications of the codification tool as described in the ADAGIO presentation have been approved by the Latvian NCB. 3.2 Delivery of the codification tool The first operational version of this tool will be delivered to the Latvian NCB at CIMD end of 2001 or during the first half of year 2002. Moreover, on this occasion the Latvian NCB's representative(s) will be trained in the use of this tool. They will carry out a first series of Latvian item identifications according to the principles of NATO codification. The Latvian NCB will first subscribe to the NATO Mailbox System (NMBS). 3.3 Installation of the codification tool in Latvia A team from CIMD (2-3 persons for one week) will install the codification tool when the information processing systems of the Latvian Codification Office allow it (in end of 2001 or during the first half of year 2002). They will allow access to the INTERNET. 3.4 Operation/use of the tool The codification tool will exclusively be used to carry out codification work for the Latvian forces and to process the requests for item identification of Latvian equipment sent by other NATO countries or non-NATO countries sponsored by the AC/135. Processing on the French NCB's information processing system will be carried out according to a schedule to be set up subsequently.