BANJA LUKA, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA -- U.S. Marine Sgt. Brandon Kendrick, from the 4th Marine Division Communications Company, configures a support wide area network terminal that provides internet communications across Kozara Barracks, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, for Combined Endeavor 2009 on Sept. 4, 2009. Combined Endeavor 2009 is a Headquarters U.S. European Command sponsored communications and information systems interoperability test between and among Partnership for Peace and NATO nations, focusing on the deliberate planning process, communications information systems and human interoperability, and development of a road map for future improvement among participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. William Greer)

Multinational soldiers from KFOR Regional Command - East secured a helicopter landing zone and conducted slingload operations in the vicinity of Kleçke, Kosovo demonstrating interoperability of forces in the KFOR area of operations. Operation Amber Castle is being conducted to showcase the joint capability and multinational interoperability of KFOR RC-East's commitment to providing a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement for the people and institutions of Kosovo. (U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Young, RC-East Public Affairs)

Battle Group Poland U.S. combat engineers watch a demonstration on how to operate a GIZMO during the mechanical breaching training near Bemowo Piskie Training Area June 9. Saber Strike 17 is a U.S. Army Europe-led multinational combined forces exercise conducted annually to enhance the NATO alliance throughout the Baltic region and Poland. This year’s exercise includes integrated and synchronized deterrence-oriented training designed to improve interoperability and readiness of the 20 participating nations’ militaries. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kevin Wang/Released)

Maintainers with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224 prepare McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18D ''Hornets'' to take off at Chitose Air Base in Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 14, 2016. VMFA (AW)-224, home based at MCAS Beaufort, S.C., is temporarily based in Iwakuni on a unit deployment program and deployed to Northern Japan to participate in the Chitose Aviation Training Relocation Exercise Jan. 12-22. During the exercise, the squadron conducted dissimilar air combat training with and against the Japan Air Self-Defense Force to further support combined interoperability and Pacific theater security cooperation.

ZOUTKAMP, NETHERLANDS-- Dutch Army members haul sandbags in preparation for a severe wind storm, Sept. 3, 2009,at Camp Willem Lodewijk Van Nassaukazerne, the Netherlands, during Combined Endeavor 2009. Combined Endeavor 2009 is a Headquarters U.S. European Command Sponsored communications and information systems interoperability test between and among Partnership for Peace, NATO, and other nations focusing on the deliberate planning process, communications information systems and human interoperability and development of a road map for future improvement among participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

BANJA LUKA, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA -- Serbian military members render salutes to the guests of honor during the conclusion of the opening ceremonies for Combined Endeavor (CE) 2009 held at Kozara Barracks, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on Sep. 3, 2009. Combined Endeavor 2009 is a Headquarters U.S. European Command sponsored communications and information systems interoperability test between and among Partnership for Peace and NATO nations, focusing on the deliberate planning process, communications information systems and human interoperability, and development of a road map for future improvement among participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. William Greer

Multinational soldiers from KFOR Regional Command - East secured a helicopter landing zone and conducted slingload operations in the vicinity of Kleçke, Kosovo demonstrating interoperability of forces in the KFOR area of operations. Operation Amber Castle is being conducted to showcase the joint capability and multinational interoperability of KFOR RC-East's commitment to providing a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement for the people and institutions of Kosovo. (U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Young, RC-East Public Affairs)

Multinational soldiers from KFOR Regional Command - East secured a helicopter landing zone and conducted slingload operations in the vicinity of Kleçke, Kosovo demonstrating interoperability of forces in the KFOR area of operations. Operation Amber Castle is being conducted to showcase the joint capability and multinational interoperability of KFOR RC-East's commitment to providing a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement for the people and institutions of Kosovo. (U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Young, RC-East Public Affairs)

Lithuanian soldiers conduct a pass and review as they join Battle Group Poland for Operation Saber Strike near Bemowo Piskie Training Area June 5. Saber Strike17 is a U.S. Army Europe-led multinational combined forces exercise conducted annually to enhance the NATO alliance throughout the Baltic region and Poland. This year's exercise includes integrated and synchronized deterrence-oriented training designed to improve interoperability and readiness of the 20 participating nations’ militaries. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kevin Wang/Released)

110615-N-UN340-0231 SAN DIEGO (June 15, 2011) –Operations Specialist 1st Class Sara Smith, assigned to Navy Region Southwest Operations Center and Cdr. Richard Davis, assigned to Joint Forces Command, Virginia, provide oversight on behalf of the joint forces staff at the 2011 Coalition Warrior Interoperability Demonstration (CWID) at Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) System Center Pacific. CWID is a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff directed annual exercise that enables NATO and Coalition partners to assess cutting-edge information technology under exercise conditions based on real-world-inspired warfighter and Homeland Security/Homeland Defense scenarios.

SPAWAR, as the Navy's Information Dominance Systems Command, provides the tactical networks, space systems, and C4ISR assets and services to enable the critical command, control and coordination required by fleet operators. (U.S. Navy photo by Rick Naystatt/Released)

During the week of June 19-23, members of the Tennessee Army and Air National Guard, along with their Bulgarian counterparts, participate in a series of readiness exercises in Thracian Sentry 2023 in Sofia, Bulgaria. Thracian Sentry 2023 highlights the 30-year-long partnership between the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense and the Tennessee National Guard and commemorates many years of military cooperation. During the exercise, the two teams exchanged knowledge and best practices to help develop interoperability and improve readiness for full-spectrum operations in complex combat medical care environments. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Yonette Martin)

A soldier assigned to the Armed Forces of the United Arab Emirates practices camouflage techniques during the mountain warfare portion of Exercise Platinum Wolf 2018. The Serbian-led two-week, multinational peacekeeping exercise brings more than 500 soldiers from 10 nations together to enhance military cooperation and interoperability at Serbia’s South Base and Borovac Training Area, June 11-22, 2018. (Ohio National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Beth Holliker)

Battle Group Poland soldiers conduct their first multinational Spur Ride at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, July 1-2, 2017. Per cavalry tradition, soldiers must complete a series of grueling mental and physical tests to earn the honor to wear silver spurs. The historic event helped strengthen the bond between the NATO allies and improved their interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kevin Wang/Released)

During the week of June 19-23, members of the Tennessee Army and Air National Guard, along with their Bulgarian counterparts, participate in a series of readiness exercises in Thracian Sentry 2023 in Sofia, Bulgaria. Thracian Sentry 2023 highlights the 30-year-long partnership between the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense and the Tennessee National Guard and commemorates many years of military cooperation. During the exercise, the two teams exchanged knowledge and best practices to help develop interoperability and improve readiness for full-spectrum operations in complex combat medical care environments. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Yonette Martin)

1st Lt. James Rozak briefs defensive operations to Battle Group Poland soldiers during interoperability training April 18. This training is aimed at solidifying war fighting practices and ensuring joint knowledge across the multinational battle group. The unique formation, comprised of U.S., U.K., Romanian and Polish soldiers, will serve as a deterrence force in northeast Poland in support of NATO's Enhanced Forward Presence. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Kevin Wang/Released)

Steven Moses, government technical integration specialist with REDCOM, a contract company specializing in research and development communications, compares the SLICE-Internet protocol Micro, a telecommunications switch capable of hosting up to 3,000 subscribers, to its larger predecessor on the right. This smaller switch significantly reduces the size of the equipment Warfighters carry in the field, increases mobility and requires less fuel to transport in operational environments. The SLICE-IP is being used during the 2011 Joint Users Interoperability Communications Exercise June 6-24 at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.

110615-N-UN340-023 SAN DIEGO (June 15, 2011) – Operations Specialist 1st Class Robert Campbell (seated) assigned to Joint Maritime Ashore Support Team Pacific and Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) Reserve Capt. Cameron Sen operate the Global Command Control System – Joint at the 2011 Coalition Warrior Interoperability Demonstration (CWID) at SPAWAR System Center Pacific. CWID is a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff directed annual exercise that provides a robust environment of operationally realistic scenarios to evaluate the readiness of emerging technologies for real-world operations. SPAWAR, as the Navy's Information Dominance Systems Command, provides the tactical networks, space systems, and C4ISR assets and services to enable the critical command, control and coordination required by fleet operators. (U.S. Navy photo by Rick Naystatt/Released)

170807-N-KB401-006 THE MINCH, Scotland (Aug. 7, 2017) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) transits the Minch, Scotland, during exercise Saxon Warrior 2017, Aug. 7. Saxon Warrior is a United States and United Kingdom co-hosted carrier strike group exercise that demonstrates interoperability and capability to respond to crises and deter potential threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael B. Zingaro/Released)

April 26, 2008, A male patient has his temperature taken through an oral thermometer at the field medical clinic in Tmar Pok, Banteay Meanchey, Kingdom of Cambodia. Hospital Corpsmen from 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group are triaging patients before medical treatment is administered. Marines and sailors of 3rd Medical Battalion are deployed in support of Cambodia Interoperability Program '08, a bilateral Medical and Dental Civil Action Program which is intended to build on the relationship between the U.S. and Cambodian governments and develop interoperability between U.S. forces and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces. (Official USMC photograph by Cpl. Thomas Lew)

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A Soldier assigned to the Ohio National Guard’s 838th Military Police Company familiarizes himself with a Serbian military police combat vehicle during the cordon and search portion of Exercise Platinum Wolf 2018, June 13, 2018. Nearly 45 members of the 838th MP Company arrived June 10 in the Republic of Serbia to participate in the exercise. The two-week, multinational peacekeeping exercise brings 10 nations together to enhance military cooperation and interoperability at Serbia’s South Base and Borovac Training Area, June 11-22. (Ohio National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Beth Holliker)

At the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy on Tuesday, March 9-10, 2010, TEMA held an exercise focusing on interoperable communications with 13 counties, 11 state departments and two federal agencies.

The NATO Chief of Defence for the United States of America, General Charles Q. Brown Jr and the NATO Invitee Chief of Defence for Sweden, General Micael Bydén.

Soldiers from the U.S, Serbia, Romania and Montenegro observe proper body search techniques during the cordon and search portion of Exercise Platinum Wolf 2018, June 13, 2018. The Serbian Armed Forces-led two-week, multinational peacekeeping exercise brings more than 500 soldiers from 10 nations together to enhance military cooperation and interoperability at Serbia’s South Base and Borovac Training Area, June 11-22. (Ohio National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Beth Holliker)

ZOUTKAMP, NETHERLANDS-- Volunteers from twenty different countries gather to fill sandbags in preparation of a severe wind storm during Combined Endeavor 2009 at Camp Willem Lodewijk Van Nassaukazerne, the Netherlands, Sept. 3, 2009. Combined Endeavor 2009 is a Headquarters U.S. European Command Sponsored communications and information systems interoperability test between and among Partnership for Peace, NATO, and other nations focusing on the deliberate planning process, communications information systems and human interoperability and development of a road map for future improvement among participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

April 28, 2008, Navy Lt. Rachel M. Anderson, a dentist attached to 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, injects anesthesia into a patient at the field dental clinic in Thmor Pouk, Banteay Meanchey, Kingdom of Cambodia. Marines and sailors of 3rd Medical Battalion are deployed in support of Cambodia Interoperability Program '08, a bilateral Medical and Dental Civil Action Program which is intended to build on the relationship between the U.S. and Cambodian governments and develop interoperability between U.S. forces and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces. (Official USMC photograph by Cpl. Thomas Lew)

This is what CAmbodia

This is what Cambodia is like, kind of.

A British army soldier defends the perimeter during foot patrol training at Exercise Platinum Wolf 2018, June 13, 2018. The Serbian Armed Forces-led two-week, multinational peacekeeping exercise brings more than 500 soldiers from 10 nations together to enhance military cooperation and interoperability at Serbia’s South Base and Borovac Training Area, June 11-22. (Ohio National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Beth Holliker)

Multinational soldiers from KFOR Regional Command - East secured a helicopter landing zone and conducted slingload operations in the vicinity of Kleçke, Kosovo demonstrating interoperability of forces in the KFOR area of operations. Operation Amber Castle is being conducted to showcase the joint capability and multinational interoperability of KFOR RC-East's commitment to providing a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement for the people and institutions of Kosovo. (U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Young, RC-East Public Affairs)

Multinational soldiers from KFOR Regional Command - East secured a helicopter landing zone and conducted slingload operations in the vicinity of Kleçke, Kosovo demonstrating interoperability of forces in the KFOR area of operations. Operation Amber Castle is being conducted to showcase the joint capability and multinational interoperability of KFOR RC-East's commitment to providing a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement for the people and institutions of Kosovo. (U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Young, RC-East Public Affairs)

Multinational soldiers from KFOR Regional Command - East secured a helicopter landing zone and conducted slingload operations in the vicinity of Kleçke, Kosovo demonstrating interoperability of forces in the KFOR area of operations. Operation Amber Castle is being conducted to showcase the joint capability and multinational interoperability of KFOR RC-East's commitment to providing a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement for the people and institutions of Kosovo. (U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Young, RC-East Public Affairs)

ZOUTKAMP, NETHERLANDS-- A member of the Hungarian Army stacks sandbags in the back of a Dutch troop carrier in preparation of a severe wind storm on Camp Willem Lodewijk Van Nassaukazerne, the Netherlands during this year's Combined Endeavor, Sept. 3, 2009. Combined Endeavor 2009 is a Headquarters U.S. European Command Sponsored communications and information systems interoperability test between and among Partnership for Peace, NATO, and other nations focusing on the deliberate planning process, communications information systems and human interoperability and development of a road map for future improvement among participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

Two U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, U.K., make history by landing on a highway strip during the exercise BAANA 2024, Sept. 4, on Hosio Highway Strip, Ranua, Finland. During the exercise the U.S. Air Force collaborated with NATO Allies to adapt, innovate and strengthen our collective defense while making history by landing U.S. fighter aircraft on a Finnish highway strip demonstrating military capabilities and interoperability. During the exercise U.S. Air Force Airmen expanded on Agile Combat Employment capabilities by learning austere environment aircraft landing and take-off operations and techniques from their Finnish counterparts. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Scyrrus Corregidor)

April 28, 2008, Tay Sokha Phirum, a translator working with the Marines and sailors of 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, scrubs used dental tools at the field dental clinic in Thmor Pouk, Banteay Meanchey, Kingdom of Cambodia. The cleaning process prevents infections for the staff and patients. Marines and sailors of 3rd Medical Battalion are deployed in support of Cambodia Interoperability Program '08, a bilateral Medical and Dental Civil Action Program which is intended to build on the relationship between the U.S. and Cambodian governments and develop interoperability between U.S. forces and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces. (Official USMC photograph by Cpl. Thomas Lew)

This is what CAmbodia

This is what Cambodia is like, kind of.

Multinational soldiers from KFOR Regional Command - East secured a helicopter landing zone and conducted slingload operations in the vicinity of Kleçke, Kosovo demonstrating interoperability of forces in the KFOR area of operations. Operation Amber Castle is being conducted to showcase the joint capability and multinational interoperability of KFOR RC-East's commitment to providing a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement for the people and institutions of Kosovo. (U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Young, RC-East Public Affairs)

During the week of June 19-23, members of the Tennessee Army and Air National Guard, along with their Bulgarian counterparts, participate in a series of readiness exercises in Thracian Sentry 2023 in Sofia, Bulgaria. Thracian Sentry 2023 highlights the 30-year-long partnership between the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense and the Tennessee National Guard and commemorates many years of military cooperation. During the exercise, the two teams exchanged knowledge and best practices to help develop interoperability and improve readiness for full-spectrum operations in complex combat medical care environments. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Yonette Martin)

Multinational soldiers from KFOR Regional Command - East secured a helicopter landing zone and conducted slingload operations in the vicinity of Kleçke, Kosovo demonstrating interoperability of forces in the KFOR area of operations. Operation Amber Castle is being conducted to showcase the joint capability and multinational interoperability of KFOR RC-East's commitment to providing a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement for the people and institutions of Kosovo. (U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Young, RC-East Public Affairs)

ZOUTKAMP, NETHERLANDS-- Volunteers from twenty different countries gather to fill sandbags in preparation of a severe wind storm during Combined Endeavor 2009 at Camp Willem Lodewijk Van Nassaukazerne, the Netherlands, Sept. 3, 2009. Combined Endeavor 2009 is a Headquarters U.S. European Command Sponsored communications and information systems interoperability test between and among Partnership for Peace, NATO, and other nations focusing on the deliberate planning process, communications information systems and human interoperability and development of a road map for future improvement among participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

100730-M-2339L-2895 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 30, 2010) — Pte. Lachlan Street, a rifleman with Company B, 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, Australian Army, listens for directions from his section leader while moving down range during a mechanized live fire raid at Range Training Facility Kaneohe Bay on Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 30. The raid was the capstone tactical operation for multi-national coalition forces following a month of integration and interoperability training during the biannual Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Reece E. Lodder / RELEASED)

Soldiers assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 111th Aviation Regiment, 77th Combat Aviation Brigade, conducted deck landings in the Arabian Gulf, Oct. 11-12. The UH-60 Blackhawk and AH-64 Apache crews took turns landing their aircraft aboard the USNS Alan Shepard to qualify their crews in this type of maneuver. Upon completion of the qualification each set of aircraft was refueled by the vessel and flown back to Camp Buehring, Kuwait. Training exercises like these play an important role in mission readiness and total force capability by increasing interoperability between branches, which is vital for joint collaboration missions.(U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Aaron Ellerman)

MUANG KOM, Kingdom of Thailand – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Gustavo Reyes (left), squad automatic weapon gunner with Company A, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, communicates with a Royal Thai Marine counterpart during the bilateral combined arms live fire exercise Feb. 15 during Exercise Cobra Gold 2012. The training provided the opportunity for the Royal Thai and U.S. to implement techniques and procedures learned throughout the week including maneuvering under fire and conducting small arms, artillery and machine gun fire. Cobra Gold is an annual Thai and U.S. co-hosted multinational exercise designed to advance security throughout the Asia-Pacific region and increase interoperability with participating nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ronald K. Peacock/Released)

April 26, 2008, Navy Lt. Rachel M. Anderson, a dentist attached to 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, injects anesthesia into a patient at the field dental clinic in Tmar Pok, Banteay Meanchey, Kingdom of Cambodia. The patient is being numbed in preparation of a tooth extraction. Marines and sailors of 3rd Medical Battalion are deployed in support of Cambodia Interoperability Program '08, a bilateral Medical and Dental Civil Action Program which is intended to build on the relationship between the U.S. and Cambodian governments and develop interoperability between U.S. forces and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces. (Official USMC photograph by Cpl. Thomas Lew)

This is what CAmbodia

This is what Cambodia is like, kind of.

Multinational soldiers from KFOR Regional Command - East secured a helicopter landing zone and conducted slingload operations in the vicinity of Kleçke, Kosovo demonstrating interoperability of forces in the KFOR area of operations. Operation Amber Castle is being conducted to showcase the joint capability and multinational interoperability of KFOR RC-East's commitment to providing a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement for the people and institutions of Kosovo. (U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Young, RC-East Public Affairs)

Second ITU-T Study Group 11 Regional Workshop for Africa on “Counterfeit ICT Devices, Conformance and Interoperability Testing Challenges in Africa”

Tunis, Tunisia, 23 April 2018​

Multinational soldiers from KFOR Regional Command - East secured a helicopter landing zone and conducted slingload operations in the vicinity of Kleçke, Kosovo demonstrating interoperability of forces in the KFOR area of operations. Operation Amber Castle is being conducted to showcase the joint capability and multinational interoperability of KFOR RC-East's commitment to providing a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement for the people and institutions of Kosovo. (U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Young, RC-East Public Affairs)

Joint Interoperability Testing Command ushers in new command and senior enlisted leadership with a ceremony July 26 at the JITC Compound, Fort Huachuca, Arizona. (U.S. Army Photo by Karen Sampson)

Joint Interoperability Testing Command ushers in new command and senior enlisted leadership with a ceremony July 26 at the JITC Compound, Fort Huachuca, Arizona. (U.S. Army Photo by Karen Sampson)

Multinational soldiers from KFOR Regional Command - East secured a helicopter landing zone and conducted slingload operations in the vicinity of Kleçke, Kosovo demonstrating interoperability of forces in the KFOR area of operations. Operation Amber Castle is being conducted to showcase the joint capability and multinational interoperability of KFOR RC-East's commitment to providing a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement for the people and institutions of Kosovo. (U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Young, RC-East Public Affairs)