NATO Policy for Standardization of Terminology

Description: The NATO Policy for Standardization of Terminology is formulated under the authority of the NATO Committee for Standardization (NCS), the body responsible within NATO for the harmonization and coordination of Alliance standardization efforts. The policy aims to assist Nations and NATO Authorities to enhance interoperability inter alia through standardization. This requires that the terminology used in NATO documents, communications and activities of all kinds be considered as an integral part of the standardization efforts to improve interoperability and enhance the cohesion and effectiveness of the Alliance and its Partner nations.