Intelligence Community Technical Specification XML Data Encoding Specification for
Need-To-Know Metadata (NTK.XML)
Introduction
This XML Schema file is one component of the XML Data Encoding Specification (DES).
Please see the document titled
XML Data
Encoding Specification For Need-To-Know Metadata
for a complete
description of the encoding as well as list of all components.
It is envisioned that this schema or its components, as well as other parts of the
DES may be overridden for localized implementations. Therefore, permission to use,
copy, modify and distribute this XML Schema and the other parts of the DES for any
purpose is hereby granted in perpetuity.
Please reference the preceding two paragraphs in all copies or variations. The
developers make no representation about the suitability of the schema or DES for any
purpose. It is provided "as is" without expressed or implied warranty.
If you modify this XML Schema in any way label your schema as a variant of NTK.XML.
Please direct all questions, bug reports,or suggestions for changes to the points
of
contact identified in the document referenced above.