1. What is the CJMTK?
2. Who is eligible to use the CJMTK?
3. How is the CJMTK distributed?
4. What software is included in the CJMTK?
5. What capabilities are included in the CJMTK enhancements?
6. What is the segmentation schedule?
7. What documentation is provided for the CJMTK?
8. On what platforms is the CJMTK supported?
9. Can the CJMTK be used on a non-COE machine?
10. What type of training is provided?
11. What are the restrictions on using the CJMTK?
12. What costs are associated with use of the CJMTK?
13. In what language is the CJMTK written?
14. How do I register for access to the CJMTK web site?
15. How does a system apply for the CJMTK Software?
16. How do I register for software download access?
17. How do I report software problems?
18. Does the CJMTK interface with Google Earth?
19. Has the CJMTK received security accreditation?
20. What is the BTRA-BC?
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What is the CJMTK?
The Commercial Joint Mapping Toolkit (CJMTK) replaces JMTK with Commercial
off-the-shelf (COTS) components that provide the same functionality as the JMTK
with additional capabilities. The CJMTK is based on a single scalable open
architecture, with open development environments, incorporating industry
standards. Significant R&D costs are borne mainly by vendors, offering
regular software upgrades, extended functionality, and standard, regular
training. The primary commercial component of CJMTK is the Environmental
Systems Research Institute (ESRI), Inc. Geographic Information System (GIS)
software called ArcGIS. CJMTK can be viewed as the adoption of the ArcGIS
platform (specifically, ArcGIS Engine) as the standard geospatial exploitation
tool for DoD Command, Control, and Intelligence (C2I) systems.
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Who is eligible to use the CJMTK?
The primary users of the CJMTK are US DoD C2I programs. These programs, once
approved, may use the CJMTK under the Toolkit licensing option. The Toolkit
Option provides unlimited license use for approved C2I mission applications.
NGA fully funds this option, providing the licenses and life cycle support for
the CJMTK Approved Community.
Non-C2I DoD programs may use the CJMTK under the Extended User Community (EUC)
licensing option. This option provides for a full range of geospatial
processing and visualization applications for those DoD users external to the
CJMTK Toolkit option Approved Community. Under this option, NGA provides the
contract vehicle for user acquisition of the software. The EUC program is
responsible for the funding.
Programs outside the DoD may be eligible to use the CJMTK under the Foreign
Military Sales (FMS) licensing option. This option provides either the toolkit
for allied COE-like Mission Applications (i.e. as in the Toolkit licensing
option) or full-up applications (as in the EUC Licensing Option) to authorized
FMS users. In this option, NGA provides only the contract vehicle. FMS
certification and funding are the responsibility of the sponsoring
organization.
For all three options, integration of the toolkit or applications within a
program is the responsibility of the program.
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How is the CJMTK distributed?
The CJMTK is distributed via the CJMTK website, http://www.cjmtk.com.
Distribution is restricted to individuals designated by mission application
program managers of CJMTK Approved Community programs.
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What software is included with the CJMTK?
The following ESRI products are included in CJMTK:
Windows:
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ArcGIS
Engine w/Spatial, 3D, and Geodatabase Update Extensions as well as MOLE and Military Analyst Engine Components
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ArcGIS Engine Developer Kit
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ArcIMS
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Map Objects Java Edition (MOJE)
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ArcGIS Server (Advanced Enterprise Level) with ArcSDE
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CJMTK Enhancements
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ArcGIS Desktop* (ArcEditor Level) with Spatial Analyst, and 3D Analyst
* ArcGIS Desktop Application Frameworks (e.g. ArcMap, ArcCatalog, etc.) are
provided as an additional development option for Windows developers, but must
be used as an embedded component of a large mission application, rather than
out-of-the-box.
Solaris/Linux:
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ArcGIS Engine w/Spatial, 3D, and Geodatabase Update Extensions as well as MOLE
Engine Components
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ArcGIS Engine Developer Kit
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ArcIMS
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MapObjects Java Edition (MOJE)
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ArcGIS Server (Advanced Enterprise Level) with ArcSDE
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CJMTK Enhancements
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What capabilities are included in the CJMTK enhancements?
The ESRI commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software meets 95% of the
requirements of CJMTK out of the box. The remaining requirements are met
by the CJMTK enhancements. The CJMTK enhancements extend the capabilities of the
ArcGIS engine. These enhancements have been developed as COM objects to follow
the same structure as ESRI’s ArcObjects. Capabilities include:
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Geometry Enhancements: Adds graphic capabilities to ArcGIS which are
geographically referenced to the projection of the map.
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Cross Country Mobility Enhancement: Includes objects that encapsulate the
government-provided NATO Reference Mobility Model II (NRMMII)
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GeoTrans: A COM wrapper places around the GeoTrans GOTS library
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GeoSym: Adds an additional renderer for use with VPF data sets
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Metadata Importer: Adds the capability to read metadata from NGA products
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Analytical Graphics, Inc (AGI) Sensor Models: Incorporates a set of objects
that model the relationship between vehicles and sensors.
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Magnetic Declination Library: Provides magnetic declination calculation and related functionality.
- Enhanced Line-of-Sight: An API that allows for the inclusion of vector feature data in
Line-of-Sight calculations.
- ENC Import: An Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) data import library.
- MGRS Grid: An MGRS grid rendering library.
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What is the segmentation schedule?
The segmentation schedule is primarily driven by new releases of ESRI software.
Once ESRI has a new software release, it is scheduled for review and
segmentation for CJMTK. In general, the time between ESRI software release
and the beginning of the segmentation effort for that release varies on
workload and priorities. Once a new software release has started the
segmentation process, it generally takes anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks before the
segment is completed, tested, approved, and available for download.
The software segmentation schedule is briefed at the monthly ESG meetings;
therefore the segmentation schedule can be obtained from your ESG
representative.
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What documentation is provided for the CJMTK?
Commercial documentation is supplemented with CJMTK specific Installation Procedures and a Software
Version Description document (hardware requirements, memory and RAM specifications, etc.). Registered
users may access documentation for CJMTK segments from the Document Manager area of the CJMTK web site.
Documentation such as technical papers, white papers, and product documentation,
is also available from ESRI:
http://support.esri.com and
http://edn.esri.com
Note that not all ESRI objects are available as part of CJMTK. See the FAQ
entitled “What software is included with CJMTK?”
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On what platforms is the CJMTK supported?
CJMTK 9.1 supports the following Operating Systems:
- Windows 2000 and XP
- Solaris 8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 (2.4 kernel)
- SUSE Linux Enterprise 9 (2.6 kernel)
CJMTK 9.2 Supports the following Operating Systems:
- Windows 2000, Server 2003, and XP
- Solaris 10
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 (2.6 kernel)
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 (2.6 kernel)
CJMTK 9.3 Supports the following Operating Systems:
- Windows Server 2003, XP, and Vista
- Solaris 10
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 (2.6 kernel)
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10
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Can the CJMTK be used on a non-COE machine?
Yes.
With Version 9.1, although CJMTK software is provided as COE segments, there are installation
procedures that allow installation on non-COE machines. Non-COE platforms with CJMTK installed would
be using the recommended geospatial exploitation tool standard and would enjoy the same interoperability
(at least in terms of geospatial exploitation tools) share by COE users.
With Versions 9.2 and 9.3, segments install seamlessly on COE as well as non-COE.
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What type of training is provided?
ESRI COTS training for toolkit components is commercially available at various
sites throughout the country. This training is the responsibility of the
individual mission applications; it is not funded through the CJMTK contract.
See the latest ESRI training offerings at their web site:
http://www.esri.com .
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What are the restrictions on using the CJMTK?
Both permitted and non-permitted use of CJMTK is defined in the CJMTK
License Agreement under Attachment 1, ARTICLE 4 - SCOPE OF USE. The CJMTK
License Agreement is available to Registered Users on the CJMTK web site.
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What costs are associated with use of the CJMTK?
If a C2I program is approved for the toolkit licensing option, CJMTK can be
deployed throughout the COE/NCES for embedded mission applications at no charge. C2I
programs that are not approved (do not meet this criteria), or for non-C2I
programs, CJMTK may be available for a cost under either the EUC or FMS
licensing options.
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In what language is the CJMTK written?
The COTS products within CJMTK are written predominantly in C++. The
ArcObjects are in COM. MOJE is in Java. The GOTS components are written in C++
and COM.
For Mission Application development, any COM compliant language for Windows can
be used, and C, C++, or Java may be used for Solaris and Linux.
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How do I register for access to the CJMTK web site?
Users may submit a registration request form located on the CJMTK web site. Go
to the CJMTK home page at
http://www.cjmtk.com
and click on the “How Do I Register?” link in the upper right corner of the
page.
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How does a system apply for the CJMTK Software?
Programs may request approval for CJMTK software for their system. In order to
apply for CJMTK software, the individual making the request:
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Must have an approved website access account
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Must have an e-mail address with a .mil or
.gov extension
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Must be a designated government sponsor
Submitting an application does not guarantee that a system will be approved for
CJMTK software.
For further information on this process, go to
http://www.cjmtk.com//RegistrationHelp/RegistrationHelpMain.aspx
and click on “Applying for CJMTK Software”
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How do I register for software download access?
A user who has an approved CJMTK website access account and is working with an
approved system may access CJMTK software. Users should have their system’s
Government sponsor contact the appropriate Engineering Support Group (ESG)
representative or CJMTK to request software download access. Note that not all users
working on an approved system will be granted software download access.
For further information on this process, go to
http://www.cjmtk.com//RegistrationHelp/RegistrationHelpMain.aspx
and click on “User Download Access”.
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How do I report software problems?
Registered users may log into the CJMTK web site and submit trouble tickets
through the Help Desk page. Once a user logs in to the CJMTK web site, they
can click on the “Help Desk” link to access the Help Desk page. From this page,
users can search the User Forum for solutions to
their problems. If no solution is found, they can then create a new trouble
ticket by clicking on the “Create New Trouble Ticket” link.
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Does the CJMTK interface with Google Earth?
The current version of CJMTK does not support Google Earth's data format (KML) out-of-the-box. However, many ESRI users
have created capabilities for interchanging between KML and other GIS formats. Interested parties are encouraged
to go to ESRI's Support Site http://support.esri.com and search under "KML" for many relevant listings.
With Version 9.2, ArcGIS Server (part of CJMTK) offers the ability to publish GIS data in a format that can be consumed
by Keyhole Markup Language (KML) clients including Google Earth. For more information, go to:
http://www.esri.com/library/whitepapers/pdfs/arcgis-server-kml-support.pdf
With Version 9.2, an enhancement was added to ArcGIS Server called the Globe Server (included with CJMTK), which will
enable users to stream 3D visualizations over the web, which can be consumed by other CJMTK clients using ArcGlobe, the Globe Control,
ArcReader, or the Reader Control, as well as a new free client called ArcGIS Explorer. ArcGIS Explorer
is a geospatial information viewer that offers a free, fast, and easy-to-use way to view geographic information, while performing queries
and analysis on the underlying data through the use of web services, which can also be stood up by ArcGIS Server. ArcGIS Explorer can consume
and fuse your local data with services from ArcGIS Server's Globe Server, ArcIMS, OGC WMS, and ArcWeb Services.
For more information, please go to: http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/explorer/index.html
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Has the CJMTK received security accreditation?
The CJMTK team has investigated obtaining security accreditation for the toolkit. Discussions with the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) led to the determination that the CJMTK
is not an Information Assurance product or an Information Assurance Enabled product and therefore does not fall under the purview of NIAP. Discussions with a DISA Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC)
representative determined that since the CJMTK is not a deployable mission application, it is not possible to obtain security accreditation for it.
There are, however, mission applications which have incorporated the CJMTK components into their systems and obtained certification by DITSCAP or other security accreditation processes.
Examples of DITSCAP certified systems include DGINet – a DIA program used at DIA, NGIC, MCIA, NSA, PACOM, EUCOM, and many other sites; and Combat Terrain Information Systems (CTIS).
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What is the BTRA-BC?
The BTRA CJMTK Extensions (BCE) project provides the BTRA
analysis capabilities to the CJMTK Mission Application development community. The
BCE effort provides a mechanism to transition the capabilities from BTRA to programs
that can leverage those capabilities and field them to the Warfighter.
BTRA-BC – Battlespace Terrain Reasoning Awareness – Battle Command (BTRA-BC) is a U.S. Army
Topographic Engineer Center (TEC) program which performs research and development to create
advanced geospatial analysis and processing capabilities, supporting a wide range of missions for the Warfighter.
Users will have to be associated with an approved CJMTK program and have download access in order to
download the BCE software. Users will have to “accept” the CJMTK license agreement to enter the Download
area – even though it is not directly applicable to the BCE software.
How do I register for access to the CJMTK web site?
Users may submit a registration request form located on the CJMTK web site. Go
to the CJMTK home page at
http://www.cjmtk.com
and click on the “How Do I Register?” link in the upper right corner of the
page.
How do I register for software download access?
A user who has an approved CJMTK website access account and is working with an
approved system may access CJMTK software. Users should have their system’s
Government sponsor contact the appropriate Engineering Support Group (ESG)
representative or CJMTK to request software download access. Note that not all users
working on an approved system will be granted software download access.
For further information on this process, go to
http://www.cjmtk.com//RegistrationHelp/RegistrationHelpMain.aspx
and click on “User Download Access”.
For more information visit the BCE web page... http://www.cjmtk.com//bce.aspx