Units should coordinate with their local Sustainment Automation Support Management Office (SASMO) for field-level maintenance support. No DEERS/RAPIDS are provided since Soldiers would go to the higher BCT/Bde. Combat Service Support Very Small Aperture Terminal (CSS VSAT) is a mobile satellite dish to support existing U.S. Army sustainment information systems and the evolving Global Combat Support System-Army (GCSS-A). <>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 792 612] /Contents 14 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 1>> CAISI employs a deployable wireless local area network. The Network will also help to provide up-to-date and accurate information (EDAS, eMILPO, TOPMIS after IOC) for commanders and Soldiers. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. VSAT and CAISI (Very Small Aperture Terminal/ The division is part of the depot's Command, Control and Computer Systems/Avionics Directorate. Leaders will complete a DA Form 7566 COMPOSITE RISK MANAGEMENT WORKSHEET during the planning and completion of each task and sub-task by assessing mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available-time available and civil considerations, (METT-TC). Method of Instruction: Conference/Discussion endobj CSS VSAT allows Army sustainers to complete supply transactions and receive real-time status updates with critical logistics systems from any location. Units must order replacement CAISI components through the Army supply system. Case 2 contains the antenna mast, which is used for support. FY19-FY23: Complete major technical refresh of CSS VSAT and CAISI architecture with modernized hardware, Officers in the Army Acquisition Workforce, Army Acquisition Center of Excellence (AACoE), Army Acquisition Workforce Human Capital Strategic Plan (HCSP), 7 square km wireless local area network infrastructure, Federal Information Processing Standards 140-2 Level 2, Fixed infrastructure of four primary and three COOP teleports and high-speed terrestrial links, Supports information exchange up to the sensitive information level, Maintained operational readiness of the CSS VSAT and CAISI product lines, Completed fielding of upgraded iDirect satellite modems for CSS VSAT terminals worldwide. 13 0 obj 4riFmIljHq\[:"8vfJ8\8l!PWqIdVYP;rw^RqvW@?6M9?z}3b[8:Z*2\;b+@8;fC-rq:Y/Eqv.)J(7uY Oe=^;WP?Ka|[&3nsDS#$qhT^I#h*&GSKb&%1m~ We're preparing . CSS SATCOM eliminates the often dangerous need for Soldiers to hand deliver requisitions via convoys in combat areas. 9301 Chapek Road., Bldg.1458 <> Instructor to Student Ration: 1:16 The majority of S-1 functions and transactions are done through some type of HR information system and platform and needs connectivity in order to do so. :e0' !=2GFZ:BxynF $y)$\ufz5wwPxS2 zU }} T$@9Vk:[oRRVS(/_rJH})FY> xU#b9js& No additional MOS is required in the using activity to maintain and deploy the systems. A lock ( <> Always be alert to ways to protect our environment during training and missions. Official websites use .mil So, a satellite in GEO always stays directly over the same spot on Earth. ADMINISTRATIVE DATA 6 0 obj 3hrs/0 mins Large Group Instruction External CSS VSAT support is just one phone call away. Supports up to SBU data transmission into the NIPRnet, CAISI and remote satellite terminals Soldier owned and operated, Supporting satellite network infrastructure in sanctuary and contractor supported (system complexity is here, not with Soldier), All Applications are currently useable across the satellite network, No reports of excessive application delay or performances issues, Majority of applications are low-bandwidth. CAISI Bridge Module acts as an access point, and extends wireless internet access to users on the client modules. In event of electrical storm, you will be instructed to power down equipment. 1. The CBM is a complete radio module access point designed for rapid field deployment. Local policies and procedures must be followed during times of increased heat category in order to avoid heat related injury. Inspect the connectors before and after operation. Thanks to them, sustainment transaction and status updates are now available across the sustainment domain in just seconds instead of the long lag times--sometimes days--that were experienced during Operation Desert Storm and the first months of Operation Iraqi Freedom. IMPROVE AND SUSTAIN THE ARMY'S TACTICAL ERP LOGISTICS AND FINANCIAL SOLUTION TO DELIVER APPROVED CAPABILITIES AND VITAL SERVICES TO THE SOLDIER. It is equipped with a smaller AHRS computer package and with a CAISI Bridge Module since the STB is located in an area where it can tie in to a VSAT. Personnel Services Delivery Redesign (PSDR) is the Army HR community's functional realignment to synchronize with Army transformation. cap, potective, dust nsn: 5340-01-506-2773 1 each item # 7 clamp, hose nsn: 4730-01-540-5274 1 each item # 8 coupling half, quick endobj Satellite access requests are not required in order to conduct sustainment operations over the CAISI and CSS VSAT network. No additional workload is placed on unit S-6 shops to support these systems. No food or drink is allowed near or around electrical equipment (CPU, file servers, printers, projectors, etc.) Learning Step/Activity 2. To do this, click on the "New Topic" button and make your request. A locked padlock Components include laptop computers, radios, routers, modems and power supplies. <> Combat-Service-Support Automated Information Systems (CAISI) - General Dynamics Mission Systems The U.S. Army's Combat Service Support Automated Information Systems Interface network is the largest tactical wireless network in the Department of Defense. (CAISI) WIRELESS 2.0 CONSISTING OF: OL-701A/TYQ (NSN: 5820-01-564-4845) (EIC: KC3) AND MK-2975A/TYQ (NSN: 5999-01-566-3094) (EIC: KC2) Unit Of Issue(s . Army Publishing Directorate - Supply Catalogs SUPPLY CATALOGS There are 250 records. . CAISI incorporates two radios and is dual-band frequency capable. CAISI provides unit commanders and logistics managers an interface device to support CSS doctrine for full-spectrum operations. Download. TM distribution is restricted, so youll need to log in with your CAC first. 10 0 obj It eliminates support layers and minimizes support unit footprint in the COE. Watch any NASCAR race and it quickly becomes obvious that success can be achieved only through constant, uninterrupted communication between the driver and his pit crew. <> The latest technologies high quality electronic pubs and forms view U.S. Army Regulations and DA Forms. It is certified in accordance with Federal Information Processing Standards 140-2 Level 2. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. The network had to be portable, fully transportable by vehicle, flexible and ruggedized, and ready for deployment in a variety of environments and climates. (703) 614-3727, Office of the Chief Information Officer CAISI was fielded in the mid 1990s and provides secure, encrypted wireless and wired local data communications system that works via Local Area Networks and satellites to provide global access to the military Internet. Instructor to Student Ratio: 1:16 A grid-to-omnidirectional combination extends the range six more miles, and an omnidirectional-to-omnidirectional combination extends the range up to four miles. CAISI Bridge Module Kit Item Description NSN PN 1 CAISI Bridge Module (CBM) processor group signal data (CAISI 2.0) OL-701A/TYQ is comprised of: One (1) CBM green transit case (see list of subcomponents below), and one (1) antenna mast case (see antenna mast table for list of subcomponents). Commander, US Army Communications-Electronics Command and Fort Monmouth, ATTN: AMSEL-ME-MP, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey 07703-5000. Media: Small Group Instruction, To provide the backbone for anytime, anywhere communication connectivity capability. CSS SATCOM supports information exchange up to the sensitive level, is rapidly deployable anywhere in the world and is fully integrated into the Non-secure Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet). 5. <> Identify the purpose and principles of CUSR. Chief Warrant Officer 4 Luis G. Sanchez is a capabilities developer for Combat Service Support Automated Information System Interface and Combat Service Support Very Small Aperture Terminal at the Combined Arms Support Command Enterprise Systems Directorate. 6. 1. Then choose the ETM/IETM icon and search for the TMs. 7. Turn in unserviceable equipment through normal supply channels. CSS SATCOM = A VSAT based Wide Area Network (Beyond Line of Sight long-haul), CAISI = A wireless LAN (last mile - via Bridge & Client). CONDITION: In a classroom environment, given operational VSAT and assembly instructions. Lock This application includes valuable information to the operator in the field. U.S. Armys Program Executive Office Enterprise Information Systems (PEO EIS). endobj However, there may be instances during sustainment where SSR kits will be issued with a CBM case (green) substituted for the SSR CBM (black). 8. Using a grid-to-grid line of sight configuration allows a sustainer the freedom to operate up to 35 miles away from the CSS VSAT. Units should coordinate with their local Sustainment Automation Support Management Office (SASMO) for field-level maintenance support. Case 3 is the AB-1244/TYQ antenna mast case, which serves as a spare mast kit. In doing so, you will contribute to the sustainment of our training resources while protecting people and the environment from harmful effects. At that distance, it takes the satellite a full 24 hours to circle the planet. stream TM distribution is restricted, so youll need to log in with your CAC first. Army DA administrative publications and forms by the Army Publishing Directorate APD. The CAISI and CSS VSAT systems are found everywhere an Army sustainer works; they are used in support of combat training center rotations, field training exercises, garrison operations, and contingency operations. Time of Instruction: 0 hr 10 mins Access points also play a major role in providing better wireless security and control of users in the shared radio environment, Smith explained. due to possible electrical shock or damage to equipment. The preparation process includes configuring routers, upgrading software and then configuring default settings for the radios, routers and modems. 2 (NSN 6545-00-292-9696) LIN N22347, SETS, KITS, AND OUTFITS COMPONENTS LIST/HAND RECEIPT OPTOMETRY EQUIPMENT SET, FIELD, COMBAT (NSN 6545-01-131-2633) LIN: N23712, SETS, KITS, AND OUTFITS COMPONENTS LIST/HAND RECEIPT FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SET AIRCRAFT DEPOT MAINTENANCE BATTALION SEABORNE (NSN 6545-00-110-5546) (LIN M22427), SETS, KITS, AND OUTFITS COMPONENTS LIST/HAND RECEIPT MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SET INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE SURVEY FIELD (NSN 6545-00-935-5881) LIN M28909, SETS, KITS, AND OUTFITS COMPONENTS LIST/HAND RECEIPT FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SET CHEMICAL AGENTS CASUALTY TREATMENT TEAM (NSN 6545-00-959-6260) (LIN M25615), SET, KITS, AND OUTFITS COMPONENTS LIST/HAND RECEIPT FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SET, GENERAL SURGERY TEAM (NSN 6545-00-959-6270) LIN U66165, SETS, KITS, AND OUTFITS COMPONENTS LIST/HAND RECEIPT SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SET MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY TEAM (NSN 6545-00-959-6290) LIN U66439, SETS, KITS, AND OUTFITS COMPONENTS LIST/HAND RECEIPT, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SET NEUROSURGICAL TEAM (NSN 6545-00-959-6310) LIN: U66850, SET, KITS, AND OUTFITS COMPONENTS LIST/HAND RECEIPT FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SET, ORTHOPEDIC TEAM (NSN 6545-00-959-6330) LIN U66987, SETS, KITS, AND OUTFITS COMPONENTS LIST/HAND, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SET SHOCK TREATMENT TEAM (NSN 6545-00-959-6350) LIN: U67261, SETS, KITS, AND OUTFITS COMPONENTS LIST/HAND RECEIPT FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SET THORACIC SURGERY TEAM (NSN 6545-00-959-6370) LIN: U67398, SETS, KITS, AND OUTFITS COMPONENTS LIST/HAND RECEIPT X-RAY APPARATUS SET, MEDICAL X-RAY TEAM (NSN 6545-00-959-6390) LIN: Y91908, SETS, KITS, AND OUTFITS COMPONENTS LIST/HAND RECEIPT FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SET OPHTHALMOLOGY TEAM, FIELD (NSN 6545-00-145-0408) LIN M29330, SETS, KITS, AND OUTFITS COMPONENTS LIST/HAND RECEIPT FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SET EAR-NOSE-THROAT TEAM FIELD (NSN 6545-00-145-0409) (LIN M24687), SETS, KITS, AND OUTFITS COMPONENTS LIST/HAND RECEIPT FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SET DERMATOLOGY TEAM FIELD (NSN 6545-00-145-0410) LIN: M24385, SETS, KITS, AND OUTFITS COMPONENTS LIST/HAND RECEIPT FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SET, VETERINARY HOSPITAL, CONUS, 50 PATIENT SMALL ANIMAL (NSN 6545-00-299-9490), SET, KITS, AND OUTFITS COMPONENTS LIST/HAND RECEIPT FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SET, VETERINARY HOSPITAL DETACHMENT, SMALL ANIMAL (NSN 6545-00-299-9489) LIN M30136, SETS, KITS, AND OUTFITS COMPONENTS LIST/HAND RECEIPT FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SET, VETERINARY CLINIC DETACHMENT, 100 PATIENT, SMALL ANIMAL (NSN 6545-00-782-6801) LIN M30153, SETS, KITS, AND OUTFITS COMPONENTS LIST/HAND RECEIPT FOR VETERINARY EQUIPMENT SET SERVICE FIELD (NSN 6545-00-935-9881) LIN M30340, SETS, KITS, AND OUTFITS COMPONENTS LIST/HAND RECEIPT FOR VETERINARY EQUIPMENT SET BIOLOGICAL COLLECT AND POST MORTEM (NSN 6545-01-141-9481) LIN: V02346, SETS, KITS, AND OUTFITS, COMPONENTS LIST/HAND RECEIPT MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SET VETERINARY LARGE ANIMAL FIELD (NSN 6545-00-145-0095) LIN M30067, SETS, KITS, AND OUTFITS COMPONENTS LIST/HAND RECEIPT FOR VETERINARY EQUIPMENT SET DETACHMENT: 50-PATIENT SMALL ANIMAL (NSN 6545-01-141-9480) LIN: M30136, SETS, KITS, AND OUTFITS COMPONENTS LIST/HAND RECEIPT FOR VETERINARY EQUIPMENT SET FOOD INSPECTION CLASS 1-2 (NSN 6545-01-141-7454) LIN: V01813, SETS, KITS, AND OUTFITS COMPONENTS LIST/HAND RECEIPT FOR VETERINARY EQUIPMENT SET FOOD INSPECTION CLASS 3-9 (NSN 6545-01-141-9471) LIN: V02063, SETS, KITS, AND OUTFITS COMPONENTS LIST/HAND RECEIPT MEDICAL EQUIPMENT WATER DISTRIBUTION SET HOSPITAL: DEPMEDS MF2K (NSN 6545-01-435-6014) LIN: W53055, SETS, KITS, AND OUTFITS COMPONENTS LIST/HAND RECEIPT MEDICAL EQUIPMENT WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT SET HOSPITAL: DEPMEDS MF2K (NSN 6545-01-434-9624) LIN: W33068, SETS, KITS, AND OUTFITS COMPONENTS LIST/HAND RECEIPT MEDICAL EQUIPMENT WASTE WATER AUGMENTATION SET HOSPITAL: DEPMEDS MF2K (NSN 6545-01-435-6013) LIN: W49603, SETS, KITS, AND OUTFITS COMPONENTS LIST/HAND RECEIPT MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SET WATER DISTRIBUTION CONNECT SET (NSN 6545-01-507-2140) LIN: W53623, SETS, KITS, AND OUTFITS COMPONENTS LIST/HAND RECEIPT MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SET WATER DISTRIBUTION AND WASTE (NSN 6545-01-480-6913) LIN: W53373, SUPPLY CATALOG CONSOLIDATED PUBLICATION OF COMPONENTS LIST, Search Army publications and forms by Number, Title, or Record Detail. Bradford M. Bethea II and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Luis G. SanchezMarch 4, 2014. Bradford M. Bethea II is a signal officer assigned to the Combined Arms Support Command Enterprise Systems Directorate. 41-ITEM ALSO PRODUCED IN ELECTRONIC MEDIA HTTPS://ENT.LDAC.ARMY.MIL/ETMAPP-- C1 DATED 06 JAN 2023 IS AN ADMIN CHANGE. With constant use and training, both in garrison and in field environments, users quickly become self-sufficient in deploying the CAISI and CSS VSAT. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Media: Small Group Instruction. "CAISI can act as a bridge, an access point and a repeater all functioning at once, which makes the new CAISI 2.0 lighter, faster and more reliable," Smith said. The STB Package is sized to the projected supported population. Case 3 is the AB-1244/TYQ antenna mast case, which serves as a spare mast kit. Responsible for providing both system and software technical support, as well as upgrades to all . The 10 things you should know about CAISI and CSS VSAT, Army announces winners of 2022 Community Partnership Awards, Army announces upcoming unit deployment to support European allies and partners, Army Establishes two new Initiatives to Combat Harmful Behaviors, Army recognizes garrisons for outstanding community partnerships, Army Threat Integration Center receives security community award, U.S. Army STAND-TO! 107 Army Pentagon 4 0 obj Since 2004, four versions of the VSAT has been issued to the Army with the most recent being the 1.2M-Enhanced RTU. endobj "Version 2.0 has just one module. 3 hrs/0 mins Total Hours, SECTION II. :2cHceo8O21*O=N xaTFAN 'm8Dd$M5vIYwq5ZAxmVy>T:f@aW4L^gX][\FV:Oq2.D2/1c+bHjeg8g5laVF6^f_^2'5w28I (A geosynchronous orbit can also be called a GeoSTATIONARY Orbit.). The new CAISI 2.0 upgrade supports the warfighter not only by being lighter and more compact than the previous 1.1 version, but also incorporates Wireless Protected Access network connectivity, onboard advanced encryption and two internal radios that can be configured for an access point or a bridge. Turn in unserviceable equipment through normal supply channels. Be advised that the SSR CBM case (Case 1) has the exact same configuration as the CBM case, OL-701A/TYQ. About 5,600 personnel are employed at Tobyhanna, which is located in the Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania. A reply will be sent direct to you. They ensure the brigade's automated sustainment information systems are fully operational. So, in theory, much like HughesNet and DirectTV, we use commercial off the shelf equipment, we have added an auto acquire antennae with a 1.2 meter reflector. o|J:\\4$,E1]&cw(Ha] ):TTnH;nACF>_z stream Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 The agenda includes the Mission, PSDR S-1 Equipment, Architecture, Capabilities, Planning Considerations and a few slides for the field. Bn packages are sized to the authorized population. % Case 1, the SSR CBM transit case, contains the authorized stockage list (ASL) equipment in support of field-level maintenance by the SASMO. Do not put it away wet; properly pack and store it. 5820-01-564-4845 25627-08-001 A driver's dependence on communication is not much different from the communication required for the Army's automated sustainment systems, especially GCSS-Army, the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system that is now being fielded. U.S Army Story: The 10 things you should know about CAISI and CSS VSAT. Case 1 contains the necessary system components for operation. TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT, PA. - A global communications system used by the armed forces is now lighter, more compact and more capable. The majority of S-1 functions and transactions are done through some type of HR information system and platform and needs connectivity in order to do so. Because not all CAISI 1.0 versions have been replaced, technicians are also testing those systems that come back to Tobyhanna to keep components in stock for extra parts. It also had to use strong FIPS140-2 encryption, to prevent communications from being viewed by unauthorized parties. endobj This message board is here so you can request new BII and COEI listings (or Component Hand Receipts) to be added to the ArmyProperty library. endobj A sustainer can shut down, store, transport, and set up the systems at a new location without assistance. !-\oL_K ! 1huErdz Secure .mil websites use HTTPS CAISI provides unit commanders and logistics managers an interface device to support CSS doctrine for full-spectrum operations. When an FSN is not applicable, the manufacturer's code (See 5.2.2.10) and part number shall be used. Instructor to Student Ratio: 1:16 CAISIs can extend communications support up to 35 miles. The BCT/AVN Bde has a VSAT Terminal and the requisite Air Time, as opposed to the Brigade package which does not, due to its requirements to operate remotely and have the ability to communicate independently and digitally. Army Publishing Directorate Communicate the Capabilities of the FMSWeb However, there may be instances during sustainment where SSR kits will be issued with a CBM case (green) substituted for the SSR CBM (black). To update, change the domain to @army.mil, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil, OL-701A/TYQ CAISI Bridge Module (CBM), NSN 5820-01-564-4845, LIN P99881, MK-2975A/TYQ System Support Representative (SSR) accessory kit, NSN 5999-01-566-3094, LIN A40443. endstream Personnel Services Delivery Redesign (PSDR) is the Army HR community's functional realignment to synchronize with Army transformation. 4. The required system is a Systems Support Kit, which allows for trouble shooting. . Low. Official websites use .mil This article was published in the March-April 2014 issue of Army Sustainment magazine. endstream "We're also still supporting that system for units in the field until they have all been replaced with the upgrade," Dougher said. 9. Academic Hours/Methods To ensure your success in using sustainment information systems, here are the top 10 things you need to know about CAISI and CSS VSAT. . To order individual CAISI items, use the CAISI hardware component description tables in the attached PDF: Click on image above to view full PDF You can find more info on CAISI operation,. CAISI employs a deployable wireless local area network infrastructure linking Army logistics information system computers in a seven square km area. Search for "CAISI-VSAT" on both store sites. The solution provides both wireless network extensions between locations separated by distances of up to 32 miles, as well as Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) access points for local personnel. Instructor to Student Ratio: 1:16 Download. VSAT/encryption training is offered based on demand. Drivers and pit crews constantly test and train with all the same equipment they use on race day to ensure that everything works and to afford the team the best chance of a win. Tobyhanna technicians are upgrading thousands of Combat Service Support Automated Information Systems Interface, or CAISI. COVERING CONTENTS OF COMPONENTS OF END ITEM (COEI), BASIC ISSUE ITEMS (Bll), AND ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST (AAL) MAST, ANTENNA, 30-METER AB-1340/G . Secure .mil websites use HTTPS 7N(VM, o]YpJ'cs:\C98x8Cm=mv:;T;r*{~]8mGE%kZ6^s5xshk:' byx1l{6 3 0 obj AB-1244/GRC-1 antenna mast kit, NSN 5985-01-616-6192, which is included in each CBM and SSR kit. Since it takes Earth 24 hours to spin on in its axis, the satellite and Earth move together. 11 0 obj Instructor to Student Ratio: 1:16 Or contact CECOM ILS manager John E. Slade, Jr. at: After entering a keyword, you must hit or click the, With the migration to Army365, emailsin older articles may still reflect an @mail.mil address. stream The Portuguese army launched an acquisition contract for the purchase of new anti-aircraft defense systems which include eight weapon terminals for the Integrated Anti-Aircraft . 9 0 obj This communications backbone provides a seamless, wireless link between the tactical battlefield and the sustainment domain, enabling current logistics, using Standard Army Management Information Systems (STAMIS) to link with the remaining higher-level SALE components to implement the Warfighter Information Network - Tactical (WIN-T) architecture, Learning Step / Activity 4. It includes links to technical manuals, setup configuration videos, and contact information that can be used by sustainers needing assistance worldwide. The Combat Service Support Automated Information System Interface (CAISI) and the Combat Service Support Very Small Aperture Terminal (CSS VSAT) were developed to be user owned and operated to support existing sustainment information systems and the evolving GCSS-Army. RISK ASSESSMENT LEVEL. Or contact CECOM ILS manager John E. Slade, Jr. at: After entering a keyword, you must hit or click the, With the migration to Army365, emailsin older articles may still reflect an @mail.mil address. CAISI has the technology to create secure wireless bridging and wireless local area network services. This is important because motor pools and supply support activities do not normally fit within a brigade, battalion, or company command post area. "We then test the system; if it passes, it's fielded, where further configuration takes place to customize a system to optimize them to the needs of particular units," said Tom Yankosky, electronics worker. Environmental protection is not just the law but the right thing to do. For example, clients only work with another bridge module (within 2 to 4 miles depending on terrain) as long as the encryptions are keyed in, which takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes to complete.
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