Buddy Lists
September 2, 2025•1,399 words
Ver 1.0 - 17 Aug 2025
Data Link Unique Identifiers and Cross Reference
Introduction
Link-16, VMF and CoT are all data links (or pseudo data links) that provide multiple functions. The main and most common function is dissemination of own position.
Each of these links uses a different method to uniquely identify entities such as platforms, units, individuals and tracks.
Moving Friendly Position information between these different links requires the use of a Cross Reference Table (aka Buddy Lis...
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